DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Find out , too , whether any sidewalks or paths need to be created leading to the new field . Make a note to add signage once the field is complete so that players who are new to the complex can locate the field where they will be playing . And , of course , work with your field contractor to order any sports equipment ( goals , batting cages , etc .) well in advance to avoid backlogs or delays .
At the same time , do an audit of your field maintenance equipment since its workload will increase with the addition of a new field . It may be time to tune up , upgrade or even replace heavy equipment if it is getting older and might not stand up to the extra mileage . If extra storage space is needed for new equipment , this is a good time to get started on that project as well .
Facing a new design and construction project can be daunting , but with a solid team of skilled professionals , the finished product will be worth it . SFM
Mary Helen Sprecher wrote this on behalf of the American Sports Builders Association ( ASBA ). Information on design , construction , amenities and accessories for sports facilities can be found in the ASBA publications Sports Fields : A Construction and Maintenance Manual and Running Tracks : A Construction & Maintenance Manual , as well as on the ASBA website ( www . sportsbuilders . org ).
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