3. Be sensible with regard to money, not cheap.
The price achieved during the procurement process is naturally of extreme importance. But what is the “right price” in reality? There is much to be gained from ensuring that the procurement criteria stipulated place relevant emphasis on parameters such as organisation, sustainability, reference projects and an understanding of operating costs. The cheapest option is not always the best option.
An arena construction is more than just a building. Make suitable allowance for the importance of logistics, infrastructure and other supporting business activities in and around the arena.
Don’t budget too tightly. Anyone who deems safety measures to be unnecessarily expensive has probably never been involved in an accident before. If the necessary allowance for potential snow load is ten per cent, don’t be tempted to compromise, even if the official requirement for that particular snow zone is only five per cent.
