Construction and Development
From inception to sign-off, we’re equipped to manage your turf construction project.
From inception to sign-off, we’re equipped to manage your turf construction project.
Our ‘hands-on’ agronomist design team provides detailed construction specifications and drawings, expert advice on turf selections and materials, and supervises the work throughout the project. With an impressive portfolio of some of New Zealand’s most prestigious stadia, golf courses and sport facilities we are undoubtedly the most experienced turf-related project management team in New Zealand.
As part of the full project management service, NZSTI agronomists will supervise the work in progress and administer the contract as required.
Specifications may include:
Preparation of drawings
Performance criteria for the base, such that at the time of handover the base offers the necessary stability, grade and levelness
Field drainage system, Irrigation system, including assessment of irrigation water supply and water quality
Materials selection, mixing and handling
Construction standards, tolerances and guidelines
Maintenance programme until handover


For a natural turf field NZSTI will also address:
Specific soil profile features
Root zone and amendments
Turf type
Turf establishment method
Irrigation system
Finished standards to be achieved
For synthetic turf NZSTI will consult on:
Selection of the most suitable product considering the end use requirements
Base construction, including drainage
Maintenance requirements over life of surface
Full accredited testing of the completed surface

For more information or any questions, please contact Alex Glasgow below or call 027 496 2486