Sports Surfaces
Heat, hydration and fatigue
By Cotney Consulting Group. Tips for protecting outdoor crews during long workdays. Outdoor work has always demanded toughness, but toughness should never be confused with ignoring the warning signs of heat stress. Landscaping crews, hardscape installers, pool and spa technicians, sports-surface contractors, lighting installers and maintenance teams often spend ...
2026 Equip Exposition
Equip is where contractors, dealers, designers, arborists, manufacturers and industry creators come together to test equipment in a 30-acre demo yard, explore nearly 1,100 booths, see every brand in one place and find the tools, ideas and connections that move business forward. What is Equip? The Proving Ground: The ultimate stage for ...
2026 Pool, Spa & Patio Expo
Join thousands of industry professionals in New Orleans for the event that brings the pool and spa world together for three epic days of deal-making and connections. With the entire pool, spa and outdoor living ecosystem in one place, your possibilities are endless. Build relationships across new markets, grow your ...
Why green strength matters in synthetic turf adhesives
By Jesse Sanchez. High green strength helps synthetic turf adhesives hold materials in place during installation while still allowing adjustments before the bond fully cures. Outdoor synthetic turf installation presents a challenge that goes beyond simply finding an adhesive that sticks. According to NORDOT® Adhesives, one of the most important ...
From Paper to Profit: Digital Sales That Close
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis of Ingage to discuss how outdoor contractors can replace outdated paper proposals with a more professional, consistent and engaging sales process. Join them to explore how interactive presentations can help contractors communicate value, improve productivity, strengthen customer confidence and build ...
From Paper to Profit: Digital Sales That Close
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis, the CEO of Ingage and we will discuss how the best teams are using Ingage to ensure their sales teams are ready to win when they arrive at the home. Ingage is a platform for sales readiness. Join them to ...
The TurfMutt Foundation’s signature events set for Equip Expo 2026
Mulligan’s 5K Fun Run & Walk and the 8th Annual Mulligan’s Mutt Madness return to Louisville to benefit Kentucky Humane Society. The TurfMutt Foundation is getting ready to roll out the green carpet as its beloved signature events return to Equip Exposition this October. Attendees will have the chance to move ...
Before you dig
By Cotney Consulting Group. Utility locating, trenching and excavation safety. Outdoor contractors break ground every day. Landscapers install drainage and irrigation. Lighting contractors bury cable. Pool and spa crews run plumbing and electrical lines. Hardscape contractors excavate for walls, patios and outdoor structures. Sports-surface crews prepare bases and install underground ...
The science behind stronger outdoor bonds
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding green strength, weather resistance and application needs can help contractors reduce adhesive-related failures on outdoor projects. Outdoor installations put adhesive performance to the test. NORDOT Adhesives develops solutions for applications such as synthetic turf, aquatic installations, landscaping projects and other recreational uses that can face heat, ...
The adhesive behind successful synthetic turf projects
By Jesse Sanchez. Choosing the right commercial-grade adhesive can help synthetic turf contractors improve installation efficiency, strengthen long-term performance and reduce the risk of costly callbacks. Synthetic turf contractors face growing pressure to complete installations efficiently while delivering systems that perform over the long term. Labor shortages, rising costs, changing ...










