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Tackling recruitment and retention in greenkeeping

Posted by: Ben Morgan, Agronomic Consultant   The challenge of recruiting and retaining high-calibre staff is well-documented, and the golf industry is certainly no different. Whilst having many positives, there are several issues that come with choosing greenkeeping as a career, and I speak from personal experience on this one. I firmly believe that implementing […]

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Golf Environment Awards 2023 finalists announced

Following a judging day on the 28th November 2022 that took place at STRI headquarters in Bingley, the finalists and winners for the 2023 Golf Environment Awards were decided. The judging panel were given a list of anonymous applications and given the list of positive environmental practices from the golf clubs behind the applications, which […]

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Action on climate change – what is the role for SuDS?

Posted by: Phil Williams, Head of Environmental Protection   The climate is changing faster than ever as a direct result of human activity, and we know that action is needed. With COP27 currently ongoing, the spotlight is on world leaders and the actions that will be taken at the highest level to tackle the multi-faceted […]

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The commercial benefit to multi-use stadia

Posted by: Greg Whately, Senior Technical Consultant   In order to maximise commercial success, modern stadiums are under pressure to be multi-use, hosting a variety of events in addition to their core purpose of being a home for elite sport. Opening facilities to the neighbouring community is also important, providing access for a wide range […]

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EPG joins forces with T&G to help combat Jersey’s water management challenges and increasing flood risk

Environmental Protection Group (EPG), STRI Group’s environmental specialist company, is delighted to have partnered with Jersey-based engineering company, T&G. This partnership will ensure developers on the Channel Islands are able to effectively comply with new government policies on flood risk assessment and water management. The recently published Bridging Island Plan highlights the increased chance of […]

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Phase 2 of works at Blackpool Enterprise Zone commences

Work has started to create a new 3G artificial turf pitch and adjacent natural grass rugby pitch and training area at the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone. This is the second phase of the £5 Million Common Edge Community Sports Village development which includes new changing rooms and spectator pavilion, a floodlit 3G pitch, floodlit rugby […]