When it comes to outdoor bleachers and grandstands, there aren’t too many differences when it comes to research before budgeting. Even the International Code Council (ICC) views them as the same entity when it comes to code compliance, defining bleachers as: “Tiered seating supported on a dedicated structural system Read more…
Making the Impossible Possible: Challenge Accepted It took 10 years. In 2008 Farnham Equipment Company’s Maintenance Solutions Team quoted and performed the first of many seating inspections and repairs at The College of Wooster Timken Gym. Over the span of 10 years, Jim Davis would contact FEC to come back Read more…
I’m sure if we were to sit down with you and discuss your current telescopic bleacher situation, the first thing you would say is, “Well, that sounds nice, but we don’t have the funds for that.” Capital improvement projects are an investment, and investments take time so if you don’t Read more…
Maybe budgeting for new telescopic bleachers just isn’t in the plan for 2019 but renovations are necessary for both your staff and your students. Where Do You Start? The best place to start is to take inventory of what you have with a complete Telescopic Seating Inspection for Code Compliance Read more…
Our Why. Providing the best solution for you with code compliance and safety at the forefront because our kids, our family, and our community are in those seats. Do Your Research. The best solution for your facility may not be the same as the school district down the road. For Read more…
By now, the fans have gone indoors to cheer on basketball and the outdoor bleachers are left empty in the cold of winter. The first official day of winter (Friday December 21st!) brings with it new concerns for your outdoor bleachers come spring. With freezing temperatures comes expansion and Read more…
Project Name: Groveport Madison High School Owner: Groveport Madison Schools Architect: VSWC Architects Construction Manager: Smoot Construction Scope: Materials & Installation of Educational Casework, Lab Casework, Telescopic Bleachers, and Auditorium Seating Completion: August 2018 The Groveport Madison community celebrated the dedication of their new High School on August 29, 2018 as they toured the Read more…
Submitted by Kami Wernimont, Marketing Manager Watching my son climb up the bleacher steps remind me that at a young age we’re all a bit fearless. At his age, I would race to the top and see how high I could go. Now, knowing what I know, I do a Read more…
Project Name: Elder High School Owner: Elder High School Architect: KZF Design General Contractor: Monarch Construction Company Scope: Materials & Installation of Science Lab Casework Completion: August 2017 Farnham Equipment Company was part of Elder High School’s building renovation, providing and installing ICI Scientific’s (Campbell Rhea) Science Lab Casework in three labs. Finished in Read more…
Project Name: Johnstown-Monroe High School Owner: Johnstown-Monroe School District Architect: BSHM Architects Construction Manager: Robertson Construction Services, Inc. Scope: Materials & Installation of Educational Casework, Lab Casework, & Telescopic Bleachers Completion: August 2017 The new Johnstown Monroe High School is part of a district renovation and addition project started in 2014 when Read more…