Direct to Manufacturing: Vision vs. Reality, SoFi Stadium Case study
Speakers
Heath May
Partner, HKS
Tom Zahner
Tom Zahner, President, Zahner Inc.
Moderator, Rick del Monte: President of BIMForum, Principal R&B Architecture

The SoFi Stadium in Las Angeles is one of the largest and most complex sports facilities in the world. Heath May, a Principal at HKS and Tom Zahner, the President of Zahner, will discuss the design and fabrication of the perforated metal roof panels covering the vast seating area of the stadium. We will use this project to discuss how architects can best interact with specialty fabricators, and how each party can contribute to the success of the project.
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