Start with the facility's needs, then define the work.
An upgrade might address a worn playing area, supporting amenities or several connected assets. Record the problem users experience and the information already available. This helps the owner and design team decide what requires improvement before a construction package is defined.
Separate field performance from supporting works
Playing surfaces, irrigation, lighting and spectator facilities need different specialist inputs. Identify who is responsible for assessing each part and how their recommendations connect. Aspect's role is to coordinate the agreed works; the brief should not assume that one generic treatment resolves every condition issue.
Use the season to plan decisions and delivery
Map training, fixtures, tournaments and maintenance activity before selecting a works window. Include design, procurement and any preparation that must happen beforehand. Ask the relevant specialists to establish the conditions for return to use rather than choosing a reopening date solely from the construction duration.
Include the operational handover
Facility staff need to understand new equipment, maintenance requirements and any restrictions. Identify who receives operating information, who checks outstanding work and who accepts the completed assets. Treat adjacent paths, access and amenities as part of the return-to-use discussion.
Connect the works to the season
What condition assessment and specialist advice are needed before selecting the work?
How do underground works interact with surface preparation and subsequent use?
Which specialist designs, suppliers and installation windows affect the programme?
Can users reach the parts of the facility remaining open during each stage?
Questions before you start
Can the playing field and amenities be upgraded together?
Aspect's listed service spans fields and supporting facilities. Set out each element so specialist inputs, access and work stages can be coordinated.
Is ongoing turf maintenance included?
Define maintenance and establishment responsibilities separately from construction. The agreed package should state what is included and who takes over each asset.
Sport New Zealand's sports field development guidance recommends assessing local needs and existing facilities before deciding on investment. Use that planning work to inform the project brief. Read the official guidance.
Service scope: Aspect Projects' current service areas. Discuss project location, scope and availability with the team.