After a recent ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication, Otterbein University broke in their new synthetic turf field Saturday with a 20-0 win over Marietta College.  The Kleingers Group worked with MSA Architects on the renovation of Memorial Stadium.  The new project includes upgrades to the Memorial Stadium field turf and track facilities.  Two of our sports field design gurus, Craig Honkomp and Megan Cyr, were on hand to take in the game and field dedication ceremonies.

We are excited to announce our newest small business enterprise (SBE) certification! Recently, we received our SBE certification through the City of Cincinnati.  This certification allows us to meet small business hiring goals for a variety of projects through Cincinnati Water Works, Cincinnati DOTE, and other City departments.

In addition to the City of Cincinnati, we are also certified as an SBE through the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, the City of Dayton, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Sportworks Field Design is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our team lineup.  Brad D’Agnillo, a former high school and collegiate athlete brings a players-perspective to our design team having hands on experience with synthetic surfaces and fields from across the country, both on and off the field.  Brad’s lifelong love for athletics and his knowledge of design creates a welcomed synergy in the world of athletics and field design.

Brad will incorporate his athletic experience into the design process, whether it be the overall layout and flow of an athletic facility to player-surface interaction and preference during competition.  Brad’s role will be focused on sports field and synthetic turf design in addition to marketing and business development duties for the Sportworks team.

Sportworks Field Design is a full service athletic field and synthetic turf design group, offering civil engineering and landscape architecture design solutions to the athletic facility and sports turf industry.

When you’re in the business of developing land and infrastructure, it may seem disingenuous to talk about sustainability and conserving natural resources. But as we see it, our business is building better communities – and that means designing sites that are not only better for the environment, but more cost effective for the owner to operate and healthier for the people who use them.

In fact, The Kleingers Group was one of the first civil engineering and development firms in Ohio to have LEED®-accredited engineers and project designers on staff. We now employ 11 LEED APs, earning the distinguished position of having more LEED accredited engineers than any other civil engineering firm in Ohio. In 2007, we completed civil engineering design for Ohio’s first LEED Silver-certified public K-12 school, Pleasant Ridge Montessori.

We view each of our projects as an opportunity to affect positive change, and we provide our clients with greener options to enhance the overall value of their product.

What is LEED?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary national standard created by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998 for the purpose of developing high-performance building guidelines. Emphasizing initiatives such as sustainable site development, water conservation, energy efficiency and materials selection, LEED awards certification at various levels based on performance benchmarks, or “credits,” awarded upon completion of the project.

Why incorporate sustainable design
principles into your next project?

Beyond the obvious environmental benefits, high-performance buildings reduce energy costs while improving indoor air quality, increasing occupant comfort and productivity, and enhancing asset value. In many cases, the construction cost of a high-performance building is only 6-8% of the total lifetime cost of the structure; operating costs make up the remaining 92-94%. Studies have shown that sustainable design can reduce these operating costs as much as 50% annually, maximizing the owner’s return on investment.

Why work with a LEED-accredited civil engineer?

LEED accreditation provides a thorough understanding of sustainable design principles and the certification process – from documentation and registration to eligibility of the project for LEED credits. As one of only a handful of companies in the state of Ohio with LEED-accredited civil engineers, The Kleingers Group has the experience and expertise to ensure a smooth sail toward certification.

Learn more about LEED and the USGBC:

• http://www.usgbc.org
• https://centerforgreenschools.org/