When an indoor tennis facility is mulling an upgrade to either the lighting system or possibly installing a liner system on the ceiling or walls of the club, one of the main considerations should include the actual installation process.
Whether you are considering upgrading the lighting, adding liner material to the ceiling, or in general, looking for ways to improve your indoor tennis court area, there are a few key considerations to ensure a successful project that meets your goals and expectations.
Goals and Expectations
To begin with, you should ask yourself, what are your goals/expectations? Whether you're simply looking to make your indoor tennis courts brighter or reduce energy and maintenance costs, it should be clear what the goals are. Sports Interiors will help you clearly define goals and expectations for your next indoor tennis renovation project. Make sure you do your research and understand the different products on the market as well as ask other indoor tennis facilities who they've worked with.
Are there are rebates available for the project?
Whether you're planning on installing energy efficient lighting or insulation to your facility, there's a good chance that your utility company offers rebates for these types of projects. The process to research and secure rebate funding can be cumbersome and time-consuming. As a facility owner or manager, the last thing you probably want to do is spend time trying to figure out whether there's a rebate available and how much you might qualify for. The company you choose for your renovation project should handle the entire rebate process for you, at least that's what Sports Interiors does.
Designated Project Management Team
Whether you're building a new indoor tennis facility or renovating an existing facility, the company handling the installation should include personnel to manage the entire process from start to finish. Responsibilities of this team typically include:
1. Handling all the legwork to research/secure rebate money
2. Provide list of on-site personnel, contact information for them, and roles for each person
3. Provide daily progress updates
4. Communicate the amount of space needed for equipment and materials
5. Protect surfaces that crews will be working around such as laying protective material over tennis courts if lifts are required for the project
6. Conduct a walk-through at the conclusion of the project to ensure any loose ends are taken care of
Ultimately, the job of the project management team is to ensure an efficient implementation that emphasizes minimizing disruption to facility operations, communicates updates to stakeholders, and meets expectations. Each and every project should have a team of personnel carefully planning the installation process to ensure that disruption to facility operations is minimized. This will allow for a quick turnaround and flexibility to offer court availability during the installation process if need be. Further, this means that installations can occur through the peak of the indoor tennis season if you choose to work with a company that has the knowledge and experience to conduct a quick installation.