Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz, during Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Together, they discussed the complexities behind creating world-class sports turf systems.

Discussion Highlights:

• Beginnings in Construction: From studying business at the University of Kentucky to a pivot into construction management and early hands-on fieldwork.

• Joining Motz: Transitioning from vertical construction to leading preconstruction at Motz.

• About Motz: A 100% employee-owned specialty contractor building natural grass and synthetic sports fields.

• Turf Systems: What it really takes to deliver a professional-quality field.

• Mechanics & Maintenance: The engineering and upkeep involved in maintaining top-level surfaces.

• Recent Project: Insights from Motz’s work on the Oakland A’s minor league ballpark.

You can connect with Ben via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-neff-14043214/