11-08-2012 - Scarangello of Thornton Tomasetti to be panelist at Engineering News-Record's "Sports Facilities of the 21st Century" Conference

Thornton Tomasetti chairman and CEO Thomas Scarangello, P.E., will be a panelist at the upcoming "Sports Facilities of the 21st Century" conference, hosted by the Engineering News-Record. Scarangello will discuss the latest trends used by owners, contractors, architects and engineers for increased efficiency in the new and renovated sports facilities market. The event was will be held on Thursday, November 8 at 2:45 p.m. at the McGraw-Hill Companies Corporate Headquarters, McGraw Hill Auditorium, Second Floor Amphitheatre, located at 1221 Sixth Ave. For details or to register, visit: http://construction.com/events/2012/sports/default.asp Scarangello, chairman and CEO in the firm's New York City office, has more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering of a wide variety of building types worldwide, from long-span sports and entertainment stadiums to high-rise commercial and mixed-use buildings. Scarangello oversees the development of the firm's strategic plan for growth and innovation. The Sports Facilities of the 21st Century conference gathers the most important thinkers in design and construction, inviting them to share their strategies for success in the sports facilities market. Speakers will discuss topics such as the financial impact of a sporting event on a city's economy, major trends in sports planning and coordination, and latest design innovations in the construction of sports facilities.