lvanizers Ga Ass an oc ic ia r t e io m n A E s x c d Little Caesers Arena e r a ll e w n 2018 A ce g i in n H niz Detroit, Michigan ot-Dip Galva ocated in The District Detroit, Little Caesars as railings and support beams for the parking LArena is home to the Detroit Red Wings and garage, were all hot-dip galvanized for corrosion Detroit Pistons, and also hosts many other sports, protection. entertainment, and community events. The $862 million arena began construction in April 2015 However, corrosion protection is not the only and opened in September 2017. Designed by HOK benefit that keeps hot-dip galvanized steel on Engineering, the arena features a deconstructed their radar. The combination of the durability and layout and a unique, glass-roofed concourse longevity of hot-dip galvanizing also provides the Galvanizer between the surrounding buildings and the Little Caesars Arena with sustainability – both V&S Detroit Galvanizing LLC arena itself. environmentally and economically. The long- Specifier lasting, maintenance free protection of hot-dip 360 Architecture Throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, galvanized steel means less natural resources are HOK Engineering and 360 Architecture have consumed, and just as important, less money is Engineer used hot-dip galvanized steel wherever corrosion spent over the life of the project. HOK Engineering protection is required in stadiums and arenas, Fabricators particularly in areas where future repainting and/ For a city with storied and proud sports teams, it only makes sense that the new arena housing two Ideal Steel or maintenance would be difficult. In this project, Midwest Steel the exterior structural steel, including the window of them turns to a consistent, proven material – Sav's Welding Services lintels, tubular trusses, plate girders and support hot-dip galvanized steel. steel for the panels, signs, and walkways, as well Thomas Steel Building & Architecture American Galvanizers Association.