Östersunds FK (ÖFK) is expanding its northern stand at record speed. In just four and a half weeks, local contractor Martinsons managed to increase the capacity of the stand by 1,745 seats. The recipe for success was years of experience with the Tekla Structures design tool and the use of BIM technology, which resulted in both shorter design time and a faster construction process.
When ÖFK qualified for this season's Europa League group stage, with the first home match on September 28, the club was forced to choose between playing the matches elsewhere or expanding the stands at Jämtkraft Arena in record time. To meet UEFA (European Football Association) requirements, ÖFK needed to expand its stands by 1,700 seats in just six weeks. With the help of BIM technology and contractor Martinsons, the extension was completed in just four and a half weeks.
