Synthetic Turf
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 ...
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In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Dean Curtis of Ingage to discuss how outdoor contractors can replace outdated paper proposals with a more professional, consistent and engaging sales process.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 ...
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 ...
Why adhesive quality matters in synthetic turf installations
By Jesse Sanchez. NORDOT® Adhesives are designed to support durable synthetic turf, recreational and aquatic surface installations in demanding conditions. A synthetic turf system depends on more than the quality of the turf, pad and base. The adhesive holding those components together also plays an important role in the installation’s ...
John Kenney - Contractor Compliance Updates
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney, from Cotney Consulting Group, to break down the legal, safety and compliance changes affecting contractors and outdoor construction projects. From labor laws and licensing requirements to insurance, liability, environmental rules and local zoning restrictions, they ...
Hurley Fox - Smarter Finances for Customers
In this episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman talks with Hurley Fox of Fox & Partners about the financial challenges and opportunities contractors face while growing their businesses. Hurley shares common financial mistakes outdoor contractors make, strategies for managing cash flow during busy and slow seasons and ...
John Kenney - Winning Construction Disputes Without the Courtroom
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group to break down one of the most expensive and stressful realities contractors face: construction claims and disputes. From payment conflicts and scope creep to documentation breakdowns and stalled projects, disputes can ...
GCSAA is celebrating their centennial anniversary
By Emma Peterson. Celebrating 100 years of service and the dedicated members who made that legacy possible. Today, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) boasts more than 21,000 members “who are science-based college graduates who oversee all aspects of golf course management, from agronomics to environmental sustainability.” That ...
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