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Walter Bird founded Birdair Inc. (Birdair), the first company to develop and build air-supported membrane structures, in 1956. In 1972 Birdair introduced Teflon-coated fiberglass, and the first permanent tensile membrane structure was constructed at LaVerne College in California. Birdair is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., from which the team continues to provide unique structural solutions for tensile architectural projects spanning the globe.

Birdair has the experience, expertise and leadership necessary to construct simple or complex structures on high profile jobsites. More than 1,500 projects worldwide exemplify Birdair’s custom designs, craftsmanship and quality of work. Whether we provide a full service design/ build solution or work with your general contractor or construction manager, we recognize the importance of taking a cooperative approach to building structures we can be proud of while also building lasting relationships with our clients.

As the leader and pioneer specialty contractor in tensile architecture, no other company has more experience building membrane structures across the globe than Birdair. As a design-build specialty contractor, Birdair has the knowledge and expertise to efficiently erect projects that range from small porte-cochere structures to large stadium retractable roofs.

Our projects are supported by fully staffed project management, design, construction, safety, logistics and service departments to handle any aspect of a project whether it’s a small entrance shade structure, walkway canopies at an airport or a stadium roof system. Our staff superintendents are located around the country with over 100 years of combined experience. As highly skilled and certified rope access technicians and ironworkers, Birdair’s site superintendents perform work both domestically and internationally.

We continue to innovate the installation process by developing new methods, equipment and tools to provide the highest quality finished product more safely and more efficiently. Since 1956, Birdair has continuously advanced the art of tensile construction, including hydraulics and tensioning equipment as well as specialty rigging.

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