DALLAS, TX – Be the first to preview the NFL’s largest venue – the Dallas Cowboys Stadium – on the Science Channel’s “Build it Bigger” on Monday, April 20 at 10 p.m. (EST). Designed by HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, structurally engineered by WALTER P MOORE and built by Manhattan Construction Co., the stadium will open to the public on June 6.
In the first episode of this season of “Build It Bigger," Danny Forster – host and professional architect – visits the site of the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Featuring interviews with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, HKS principal Mark Williams and professionals from the Manhattan Construction Co. building team, viewers are immersed in what is quickly being lauded as the biggest, boldest, most groundbreaking stadium in America.
At three million square feet, the stadium is setting a precedent in architectural design and construction and features 80,000 seats, the largest and longest retractable roof ever constructed, the largest operable glass door in the world and two 180-foot-long HD video screens.
“Build it Bigger” puts viewers at the center of massive engineering projects from the manufacturing and fabrication of building materials to the multifaceted, meticulous process of putting the materials together into one complete structure.
Along the way, Forster breaks down the unique architectural challenges of each construction site by introducing viewers to the construction professionals responsible for making it all come together trying his hand at some of their jobs. The latest computer graphics round out his explanations to help viewers gain a greater understanding of the scope and scale of each undertaking.
“Build it Bigger” is produced for Science Channel by Powderhouse Productions. Joel Olicker is the executive producer for Powderhouse. Christo Doyle is the executive producer for Science Channel.
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About the Dallas Cowboys
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the Dallas Cowboys Football Club has won five Super Bowls, eight NFC crowns and 19 division titles in 49 years of existence. Founded in 1960, the Cowboys played their home games in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, from 1960 to 1971. The club, which moved to Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas mid-way through the 1971 season, played at the stadium through the conclusion of the 2008 season. In his 18th season as the club’s owner and general manager, Jerry Jones helped direct the team to Super Bowl victories following the 1992, 1993 and 1995 seasons. In 1995, Dallas also became the first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in four seasons, while tying the NFL record of five Super Bowl victories – the most by any organization.
About HKS Sports & Entertainment Group
The HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, ranked as one of the top-two sport/stadium designers by BD World Architecture, has ushered in a new generation of multi-revenue-generating, world-class facilities. These venues are known for enhancing and leveraging team identity, delivering an exciting fan experience and serving as destination environments. HKS, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, is among the top-three architectural/engineering firms in the U.S., operating from 25 U.S. and worldwide offices.
About WALTER P MOORE:
WALTER P MOORE was the first engineering firm to put a roof over a stadium (The Astrodome) and now leads the field in movable, or kinetic, structures with the most successful retractable roofs ever built, including those for Dallas Cowboy Stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium, Minute Maid Park, Reliant Stadium and the University of Phoenix Stadium. With 13 U.S. offices, WALTER P MOORE is highly ranked in ENR’s top engineering firms and #51 in its "Top 100 Green Design Firms." WALTER P MOORE is consistently chosen as a preferred structural engineering partner by international architects and is recognized for great client service, engineering excellence and as a “best place to work.“
About Manhattan Construction Company:
Manhattan Construction Co. is ranked as one of the top-three Sports facility builders nationwide by Engineering News Record. The company has constructed award-winning Texas sports venues including Texas Rangers Stadium in Arlington and Reliant Stadium in Houston and was recently selected to build the University of North Texas’ new football stadium complex. Manhattan Construction Co. is ranked among the top 25 general builders in the nation and is listed as one of the top green builders in the nation. Manhattan builds throughout the Southwest and East regions of the United States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. To find out more go to www.manhattanconstruction.com.
For further information, contact:
Kathleen Irwin
Corporate Communications Manager
WALTER P MOORE
kirwin@walterpmoore.com
713/630-7304
Andrew Scafetta
Manager of Communications
Science Channel
Andrew_scafetta@discovery.com
240/662-5519
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