Themed Development Management LLC

Vegas High Roller Wins Prestigious AISC Award During a ceremony on Friday evening October2nd, the Vegas High Roller observation wheel was recognized for outstanding achievement in engineering and architecture by the American Institute of Steel Construction’s IDEAS2 program. The IDEAS2 program is the highest, most prestigious honor bestowed on projects by the structural steel industry in the U.S. and recognizes the importance of teamwork, coordination and collaboration in fost...ering successful construction. TDM Principal Randy Printz was the Owner’s Project Manager for this groundbreaking project. At 550 ft tall and a cost of $300 million, the High Roller, which opened in March 2014 on the Las Vegas Strip, is the largest observation wheel ever built. Caesars Entertainment, the Owner, wanted its observation wheel to not only be the largest in the world, but also to offer guests the best experience. Vegas demands audacity and ‘over-the-top,’ said Greg Miller, senior vice president of development for Caesars Entertainment. The High Roller is so much more elegant and beautiful than any other wheel. The creative intent was to have it appear to be lightweight, without a lot of structure. This desire guided a structural scheme with minimal visual impact, affording passengers a floating sensation and sense of space, which was achieved with a single rim element and single cabin support bearing. Previous observation wheels, including the London Eye and Singapore Flyer, had wider truss rims and dual cabin bearings, restricting views from the cabin and making passengers more conscious of the structure supporting them. The rim tube is rolled from structural steel plate; the hub and spindle have forged steel ends welded to structural steel midsections; the bearings are made from high-performance steel subjected to high-contact stresses; and the anchor bolts to the foundations provide ductility in the event of a Maximum Credible Earthquake. The entire structure is exposed; all of the connections can be seen up close, and the bolts and welds are clearly visible from within the cabins. At night, thousands of LEDs wash the steelwork (painted white) with programmable changing colors, creating a multitude of dynamic patterns. The combined ingenuity, architecture and engineering involved in the Vegas High Roller surpass any Ferris Wheel to date, commented IDEAS2 awards judge, Ashley Carey. As the Owner’s Project Manager, Randy oversaw the design, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning of the High Roller. He managed a team of three design firms, four major contractors, and Caesars’ in-house staff to bring this exciting project from dream to reality.

Themed Development Management completed The Las Vegas High Roller recognized by 2 major organizations for its unique accomplishments. The Guinness Book of Worlds Records has recognized the Las Vegas High Roller as the world’s tallest giant observation wheel, rising 550’ (168m) over the Las Vegas Strip. Engineering News Record has selected the High Roller as the Southwest Regional Best Project of 2014 recognizing the unique technical design and construction advances incorporated into this world-class project. Themed Development Management principal Randy Printz served as the Owner’s Project Manager for this complex and unique project.

Themed Development Management completed Slotzilla is the first fully themed zipline attraction in Las Vegas. 2 ziplines with four lines each launch from an iconic slot machine with, martini glasses, pink flamingo, coins, and 2 37' tall showgirls, and operating handle, rotating reels and sound and light effects as guest launch down both the 1,700' "Zoomline" and the 794' "Zipline". Themed Development Management principal Lonnie Reed served as the Project Manager for this first-of-a-kind attraction.

The Boy Scouts of America selected TDM to assist them in developing a 60,000 acre adventure campus in Beckley, WV. TDM Principal Randy Printz led the effort to develop a program for this project that showcased Scouting’s relevance in the 21st Century

Elvis Presley Enterprises selected TDM to assemble a team of resort development experts to develop a plan to reposition its Memphis, TN property as a destination resort. TDM and its team developed a plan that re-invigorated the existing attraction and expanded it to a true distention resort with hotels, retail, dining and other attractions. TDM Principal Randy Printz was also directly involved in negotiations for public support of the project with the City, County and State officials.

Disney’s third theme park in Orlando, FL. TDM Principal Randy Printz was theExecutive Project Director from the earliest days of concept to opening day. He managed both Disney’s in-house team, and the work of Bechtel Civil, the project’s Design-Builder.