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History Opening and 20th century Exterior view of BC Place from the south, with its original roof, October 2005. Construction of the stadium started in 1981, with Dillingham Construction contracted to build the stadium, designed by architecture firm Studio Phillips Barratt, Ltd. BC Place was built as part of the preparations for the 1986 World's Fair, Expo 86.
When PCL began revitalizing BC Place in Vancouver, we had a massive challenge to solve — or rather, 36 massive challenges to solve. A major component of the stadium project was replacing the original retractable roof, which had outlived its useful life. To get the new roof in place, though, we first had to erect 36 steel support masts ...
Oct 22, 2010 · In the end, the BC Place renovation will extend the stadium life for upwards of 40 years. Podmore said it will generate $300 million in incremental revenues over that time, in addition to property ...
Our History. BC Place has hosted more than 35 million people since we opened in 1983. We've proudly welcomed of some of the greatest international events in the world, including the Championship Final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Canada. BC Place has been ‘home turf’ to Canada’s national teams, hosting some of the highest-attended ...
Jul 8, 2013 · The retractable BC Place roof features TENARA Fabric’s 4T40HF, which offers 40% light transmission. TENARA Fabric is woven from high-strength expanded ePTFE fluoropolymers, and is also fluoropolymer-coated, making PTFE inherent in the material. This provides the fabric with the ability to flex and fold without wear or losing strength.
Apr 9, 2021 · Celebrating 40 years as a community building that builds community. April 9 th , 2021. Since opening on June 19, 1983, BC Place has become one of Canada's most recognizable and renowned venues for sport, arts and culture, and community gatherings. Not only home of the BC Lions Football Club, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and the BC Sports Hall of ...
Dec 11, 2023 · B.C. Place outlines renovations prior to 2026 FIFA World Cup. 12.11.2023. B.C. Place will “need sprucing up” before hosting games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and an RFP to “hire a construction manager to oversee the work offers a hint at how extensive those requirements will be,” according to Derrick Penner of the VANCOUVER SUN.
