Consultancy Services
Why Sports Labs Consultants?
The complexities of modern sports pitches, tracks and standards means that understanding artificial sports surfaces has become an area for independent expert advice before, during and after construction of a sports facility. We specialise in design, procurement, tendering and project management of new or refurbished sports facilities.
Sports Labs Consult offers an efficient, cost-effective, turnkey design and advisory service designed to support clients and groups through the whole process, from site feasibility studies to technical drawings, and grant aid to contract supervision.
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AUTHORING SPECIFICATIONS
Our technical knowledge and market-leading experience enables us to avoid common pitfalls and offer in-depth knowledge of surface procurement to provide true and accurate representations of projects.
BESPOKE TESTING SOLUTIONS
Our support includes comprehensive testing and investigative works that will define limitations and opportunities for your site. We merge sports-functional surface testing with desktop and physical ground works studies to create the best solution.
BUDGET AND COST PLANS
Our experience obtaining and analyzing key information early enables us to provide the most accurate cost-effective solution.
COMPLIANCE TESTING
Every sports surface has a reference for safety and performance specification. Our team can provide an in-depth assessment and report which includes products in the laboratory and/or onsite.
CONTRACT SUPERVISION
We are well-versed and experienced in ensuring the best outcome for our clients at handover. We work with contractors and key stake holders to support decision-making at every step.
FEASIBILITY
Feasibility is key to ascertaining the likelihood of completing the project successfully. We look at all variables to provide a solid foundation for progression.
FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS
Sports surface products and base components can be complex. It is good to consult with an expert to investigate as most issues, once identified, can be fixed easily.
GEOTECHNICAL INTERPRETATIONS
We use civil engineering methods and principles to collect and analyze physical properties of the ground. Any errors at this stage can prove costly in in price and time.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS
Reports provide the decision makers with the facts required to determine the best course of action for a specific surface or venue, before, during and after installation activities.
KEY STAGE INSPECTIONS (KSI)
Used during installation of sports surfaces to independently test one layer of construction prior to proceeding to the next. We make the call for interventions to save money and time.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
We adhere to regulations, policies and design guidance to painlessly take an application from start to finish. We bring the tools, experience and knowledge required to get plans approved.
CAD DRAWINGS
Our in-house CAD technicians bring detail and ensure it is ready for planning permission and construction. The orientation, size, run-offs and all technical complexities are covered by us.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our experience means we excel at managing contractors and keeping clients updated while overseeing the finer details.
SITE INVESTIGATIONS
Site investigations are crucial for collecting information, assessing data and reporting potential hazards beneath a surface. Each site requires something different and that’s where we come in.
TENDER PREPARATION & REVIEW
For a fair tender process, accurate and detailed information is required to make evaluation easier. We provide documents specific to a project and we look at the key details each applicant need.
TRACKATURF
A GPS-enabled, end-of-life turf-tracking system designed especially for public authorities and recycling or installation companies. This software-based solution, provided by Sports Labs, introduces a much-needed transparency into the growing environmental issue of turf recycling.