Master planning outlines the club's 5-10 year vision, optimizing time and cost. It includes long-term membership and ownership goals, and potential facility updates like the clubhouse and amenities. Identifying the target customer is essential. The plan must also address the golf course's infrastructure, including irrigation systems and weather stations, to maintain healthy turf.

At Green Irrigation Solutions, we collaborate with golf course managers and stakeholders, including club presidents and greens chairs, to understand their goals and create a cost-effective long-term irrigation plan. Master planning reduces unnecessary expenses by prioritizing improvements based on finances and current conditions. A typical five-year plan for updating the irrigation system enables clubs to budget and set a timeline to achieve their objectives.

Master planning assesses existing irrigation systems, regardless of age. It requires communication with offices like golf course architects and agronomic consultants to create a long-term vision. It's important to understand the needs of maintenance staff, water quality, and availability. The plan must evaluate the types of grasses on-site and their water needs, as well as soil conditions from external analyses. Master planning can involve concept designs or detailed designs and bidding documents that fit the club's schedule and requirements. Each plan includes a budget, timeline, and a report outlining recommendations and related costs throughout the master plan's period.

An irrigation system is essential for golf courses, promoting healthy turf efficiently. Green Irrigation Solutions' master planning can save money by preventing unnecessary upgrades and repairs. Its importance is highlighted when operating under a strict budget or capital improvement plan.

Irrigation systems, like all equipment, experience wear and tear. Various factors affect material deterioration and different components have varying lifespans, which can lead to premature failure.

An irrigation system comprises six main components: hydraulic network, electrical system, control system, distribution system, pumping system, and water storage/source. A comprehensive evaluation of these components reveals findings that enhance understanding and may identify unknown issues or future expectations. The report details the condition of each component, estimates potential failure timelines, and offers repair and upgrade recommendations. Evaluations also address problems like low pressure, equipment failures, and performance reductions.

Irrigation system design is just one aspect of our client offerings. It begins with a conceptual plan based on the client's maintenance needs and expectations. Components can be contracted individually or together, resulting in a final design plan for contractor bids or installation. Green Irrigation Solutions' design philosophy is backed by over 50 years of combined turfgrass, landscape management, and irrigation design experience. We prioritize efficiency, durability, functionality, and maintainability in our systems.

An efficient irrigation system design caters to the client’s needs, incorporating sufficient control for targeted application. Water is a valuable resource that should be managed effectively. Efficient design involves reducing pressure points and using technology like part circles and adjustable trajectories to deliver water precisely where it’s needed.

Durability stems from using premium materials like HDPE pipes, high-quality valves, and reliable sprinklers. We prioritize quality over cost, even if it means using slightly less equipment while ensuring top-grade materials are employed.

The functionality stems from state-of-the-art single head control systems using proven technology, a hydraulic system that meets water window requirements with managed flow, and a sprinkler layout that targets specific areas for optimal uniformity and efficiency.

Maintainability relies on a solid isolation plan. More material in the ground increases maintenance. We prioritize adequate irrigation coverage to meet conditioning goals while minimizing equipment. Coverage and control are crucial, not the number of heads installed, which also impacts system costs.

GIS manages the bidding process for projects, including choosing manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors, as well as negotiating with them.

The bid process includes:

• Collaborate with the golf course superintendent, club officials, staff, and architect to set criteria for choosing qualified irrigation contractors to invite for bids.

• Host invitation-only pre-bid conference for contractors.

• Client education and mentoring during product selection phase.

• Distribute digital plans, specifications, and bidding instructions to approved contractors and suppliers.

• Provide client with material and labor bid summaries.

• Contractor labor submittal and system installation bid review.

• Assist in selecting and awarding the irrigation contractor. Review all binding contracts between the contractor and owner.

• Assist in obtaining necessary permits and approvals for irrigation system installation.

The detailed irrigation design plan includes written bidding documents and specifications for each project. These documents explain the equipment and materials needed and guide contractors while protecting the client's interests. They provide clear instructions to ensure quality installation, aligning with the designer's and client's goals.

Deliverables in the design phase encompass all documents necessary for bidding and installing irrigation systems, regardless of scope. GIS offers thorough hydraulic and electrical plans, installation details, and a material take-off in the design package. Additional documents include specifications, project announcements, bid forms, and addendums.

Bid documents contain:

• Project scope and expectations

• Material and component guidelines

• Detailed drawings of components

• Bidding instructions for contractors

• Installation guidelines

• Contact information for governing parties

• Project timeline

• Contractor qualifications

• Contractor liabilities

• Insurance requirements

• Suggested material quantities

• Bid deadlines

• Special conditions, like harmful materials or other consultants

During construction, GIS oversees project management and component layout, including contractor execution and client satisfaction. We locate and stake all irrigation components (sprinklers, valves, main lines) and inspect the installation and testing of each component. GIS employs precision mapping equipment with sub-centimeter accuracy for locating sprinkler heads and as-built mapping.

Construction services include:

• Organizing a pre-construction meeting for irrigation installation with contractors and golf course staff.

• Managing a cloud-based project communication website for consultants, contractors, owners, and staff.

• Inspecting delivered materials.

• Locating all main lines, sprinklers, valves, and other system components before installation, after approving renovations with the golf course architect.

• Training golf course staff.

• Labeling stations on the contractor’s GPS plan.

• Sharing field notes with team members after site visits.

• Inspecting installation progress, including schedule adherence, materials used, excavation, restoration, electrical connections, installation depth, workmanship quality, and site cleanup.

• Collecting GPS data for newly installed components.

• Creating GPS-generated as-built record drawings.

• Setting up a database for central control software and detailed hydraulic management.

• Making central control maps from converted GPS data.

• Providing two to-scale laminated wall-mounted hydraulic irrigation plans and digital copies.

• Offering two to-scale laminated wall-mounted electrical irrigation plans and digital copies.

• Delivering four laminated, bound as-built design books for each hole, along with a final inspection report and punch list for the contractor.

GIS uses Trimble's latest GNSS technology for all locating and mapping needs. This advanced platform includes a GNSS receiver, specialized software, and mobile management tools. With high-precision equipment, GIS offers these services for every project:

• Mapping existing features before design

• Locating and staking components before installation

• Generating As-Staked maps

• Collecting and mapping As-Built irrigation components

• Collecting and mapping As-Built features

• Providing immediate area and linear measurements

All modern irrigation systems have a central control system for better operation and efficiency. GIS collaborates with major control system manufacturers for both Golf and Commercial Irrigation. GIS handles all computer programming internally for each project. Services offered include:

• Database creation

• Hydraulic manager programming

• Importing GNSS-generated as-built maps and features

• Software training

• Programming and scheduling recommendations

• Assessment of watering windows and efficiency

The pumping system is vital for any irrigation setup. GIS offers detailed inspections of all key pumping components. We have experience with various types of pumps for golf courses and commercial applications, including booster pumps, submersible turbines, wells, and both horizontal and vertical pumps and motors. As technology has advanced, these systems need trained professionals to assess their performance. Our evaluation includes checking the pumps' control systems.

As part of a design package, the pumping system considers various factors: water availability, quality, plant needs, local and state regulations, budget, serviceability, and functionality.

GIS collaborates with major pump manufacturers for golf and commercial irrigation.

Specifying the pumping system includes:

• Shelter and building planning

• Defining electrical needs

• Coordinating schedules with all agencies

• Preparing documents and managing bids

• Designing necessary infrastructure

• Recommending and designing filter and injection systems

• Suggesting water treatment options like reverse osmosis

• Assisting with design and permitting

• Designing and recommending recharge solutions