40 Years of Experience in Sports Facility Construction

For over 40 years, Labor Lehmacher Schneider has been involved in the construction, renovation, and certification of sports facilities. Our experience ranges from municipal sports fields to track and field facilities and international competition venues. Numerous projects both in Germany and abroad, as well as our participation in national and international expert committees, form the basis for independent and practical consulting.

The construction of a synthetic track or playing field requires careful planning, high-quality building materials, and professional execution. Even minor deviations in the subgrade, base layers, or synthetic surface can affect the durability, functionality, and future use of the sports facility.

The Lehmacher Schneider Laboratory supports project owners, municipalities, planning firms, and contractors throughout the entire new construction process - from site investigation and quality assurance during construction to final acceptance and certification. As an independent testing laboratory, we stand for objective testing, transparent results, and expert support for your construction project.

1. Site Investigations - Planning Certainty from the Start

A sports facility that functions reliably over the long term begins with a stable and suitable foundation. Even during the planning phase, geotechnical investigations provide important insights into soil conditions and lay the groundwork for cost-effective planning that complies with standards.

We conduct site investigations for the new construction of synthetic running tracks, synthetic playing fields, and other outdoor sports facilities, and assess, among other things:

• Soil structure and soil properties
• Bearing capacity of the subsoil
• Soil classification
• Frost susceptibility
• Water permeability and drainage conditions
• Degree of Compaction
• Chemical soil tests as needed
• Recommendations for the required layer structure

An early-stage site investigation minimizes planning risks, provides cost certainty, and helps prevent future damage or costly repairs.

2. Quality assurance during construction

During construction, we monitor compliance with technical specifications and inspect the quality of each construction phase. This allows potential defects to be identified and corrected early on, before they affect the functionality or service life of the sports facility.

Our services include, among other things:

• Review of design and bid documents
• Inspection of the subgrade and base layers
• Inspection of the asphalt subbase
• Flatness inspections
• Inspection of the drainage system
• Monitoring the installation of polymer systems
• Layer thickness measurements
• Laboratory material testing
• Documentation of construction work
• Support during construction acceptance

3. Laboratory and Field Tests

As an independent testing laboratory, we conduct both laboratory tests and on-site inspections directly at the construction site. The tests are performed in accordance with applicable standards and technical regulations, in particular DIN 18035-6 and DIN EN 14877.

Depending on the requirements, we test, among other things:

• Force decay
• Deformation behavior
• Ball reflection
• Coefficient of sliding friction
• Flatness
• Water permeability
• Coating Thicknesses
• Material properties
• Surface quality
• Drainage function

4. Everything from a single source

The Lehmacher Schneider Laboratory combines site investigation, laboratory analysis, building material testing, quality assurance during construction, field testing, and national and international certifications all under one roof.

From the initial site investigation through quality monitoring during construction to the final acceptance, we support your project with a comprehensive range of services. Short communication channels, experienced experts, and state-of-the-art testing technology ensure objective evaluation and reliable quality assurance throughout all project phases.

Our clients benefit from a single point of contact, comprehensive documentation, and independent technical support - ensuring cost-effective, durable, and code-compliant sports facilities.