Growth in the sports and athletic field construction industry has slowed considerably during the past 5 years. Some sports venues reduced investment in upgrades, while colleges and other markets postponed projects. These negative trends reduced industry revenue, despite growing demand for alternative fields such as artificial turf.
ASBA is now accepting applications for its annual awards program. The program, which honors outstanding design and construction in various types of athletic facilities, has an application deadline of June 1.
In response to growing concerns about the condition of some of the world's soils, the Soil Science Society of America has launched a campaign called "The Story of Soil" in conjunction with the organization's 75th anniversary this year.
What was once a vacant field in a Mantua Twp (NJ) redevelopment area, has been transformed into a facility for soccer, baseball, arena football, lacrosse, field hockey and more.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association have announced their intention to share and develop resources.
The University of Michigan athletic department, to promote its social media efforts, will paint the Twitter hashtag #GOBLUE on the Michigan Stadium turf for Saturday's spring game. The hashtag will be painted at both 25-yard lines.
