Perfectly pitched

What is the essential defining feature of a sports facility in terms of its management? The administrators and managers of maintenance companies are unanimous about this: there isn’t one. Each is a unique hybrid, so they all require an individual approach and amenities tailored to their own character. Some sports complexes are intended only for occasional activity (matches or training); others are also used as venues for cultural events; and yet others have office or retail sections as permanent features. Then there’s the scale of the building – the size of the stadium determines not only the type of services that should be provided in it but also the legal regulations the property is subject for the types of events held there. And one other factor that is always important for the administrator and service company is who the owner of the building is. Local authorities have different requirements (and operate according to different regulations) from a sports club or a