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CDI Built 30% of the USA Today’s 2021 Top 10
CDI Built 30% of the USA Today’s 2021 10BestCongrats to the CDI team for designing and building 30% of the parks featur…
INSPECTION PREP - How to get the most out of a professional inspection
It's the time of year for inspections, be informed before hiring for the job and make sure they are informed have the correct experience for the job!
Now Hiring - Builder/Installer
Challenge Design Innovations is hiring for field staff with competitive wages for applicants with general construction knowledge that are 18 and above!
Texas Tree Ventures Wins Design Award For CDI Designed Course
Challenge Design Innovations proudly celebrates Texas Tree Ventures in The Woodlands, TX, winner of a Texas Recreation and Park Society design award. This aerial adventure park transformed an underused area of Rob Fleming Park into a can’t-miss outdoor experience that blends nature, community, and adventure.
CDI founder, Jim Wall, on the passing of his friend and Industry leader Karl Rohnke
CDI owner, Jim Wall looks back on his relationship with Rope Course industry leader Karl Rohnke.
Challenge Design Innovations Celebrates 10 Years
Challenge Design Innovations (CDI) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. “We look good for our age,” said director of…
CHALLENGE DESIGN INNOVATIONS CELEBRATES 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Challenge Design Innovations (CDI) marks 10 years this month, an exciting milestone for a company started 40 years ago with there first challenge course costing just 45 dollars!
USA TODAY Names 4 of CDI's Projects the 10 Best in the USA
Four of Challenge Design Innovations projects were announced as winners in USA TODAYS Readers Choice Awards, we are incredibly proud and appreciate our wonderful clients.
CDI ZOOM: Operation in the Era of Covid19
Zoom on the operation in the era of Covid 19.
Gear Manufacturers' Statement Regarding Cleaning/Sanitizing
Various Gear manufactures give personalized opinions and statements on cleaning there gear. They go over different ways to clean the gear and allows the owner to make the final decision how they wish to clean.
Covid-19 Operations Update March 30 2020
The CDI team announces they will remain open in a highly modified way and looking towards the future of there operations.
Press Release: CDI Acquires Rocks Edge Gear
Challenge Design Innovations announces that they have recently acquired Rock Edge Gear.
In The News: Third-Party Inspections
Going over the different third party inspections for challenge courses, zip lines, and aerial adventure parks.
ACCT 2020: Challenge Course Practitioner Certification Exam
Challenge Design Innovations announces Challenge Course Practitioner Certification Exam for Level 1 and Level 2.
2019 USA Today 10 Best Winners
CDI Built 30% of the USA Today’s Top 10 Aerial Adventure ParksCDI had the privilege of designing and building 30% of th…
New aerial adventure course will bring Houston's theme park game to new heights
Texas TreeVentures, a new aerial adventure park in The Woodlands, offers 60+ tree-based obstacles for families, groups, and outdoor enthusiasts.
CDI project at Virginia Tech developed to enhance well-being initiatives
Virginia Tech launches a challenge course to enhance leadership, teamwork, and wellness for students, faculty, and the local community.
CDI's Jim Wall Wins Industry Top Award
CDI owner and president Jim Wall received ACCT’s Critical Link Award, the organization’s highest honor for long-term service, leadership, and impact in the challenge course and aerial adventure industry.
Tallahassee Challenge Course Featured for Helping Teams Grow
Florida State University challenge course built by Challenge Design Innovations was featured for helping groups build leadership, trust, and stronger teams.
Challenge Course goes above and beyond in teaching teams
A Tallahassee challenge course expands its role from team building to developing leadership, trust, and personal growth through experiential programming.
First Flight Adventure Park Featured in Outer Banks Guide
OBX Stuff highlights First Flight Adventure Park in Nags Head, a hurricane themed aerial course CDI created with Wicked Oceans, featuring 42 elements and six zip lines.
Aerial Adventure Park installed at Mohican Adventures
When tourists start coming in mid-spring, the Mohican area's newest recreation attraction will be Aerial Adventure Park…
The Gorge Zipline Featured in Video as One of America’s Steepest and Fastest Zipline Tours
A video feature highlights The Gorge Zipline in Saluda, NC, a steep and fast zipline canopy tour built by Challenge Design Innovations.
A Look Back at CDI Behind the Scenes
See how Challenge Design Innovations managed challenge course projects, inspections, and custom estimates in a 2012 ConstructionOnline case study.