Author: Mark Wilson

Point Grey Golf Course Project: How Infrastructure Engineering Drove ROI & Safety

When a prestigious facility like Point Grey Golf & Country Club undergoes a major renovation, the architectural design often takes centre stage. But for facility operators and owners, the real success story lies behind the scenes, in the engineering that keeps the range operational, safe, and profitable. At Netex, we know that complex projects require…

A Facility Manager’s Guide to Netting Materials: Dyneema vs. Polyester vs. Nylon

A failing net is more than a maintenance headache; it’s a critical liability. But when you start researching a netting replacement, you’re faced with a wall of technical jargon: “high-tenacity,” “twine diameter,” “UV-treated.” It’s difficult to tell what’s a sales pitch and what actually matters for your facility’s long-term safety. This guide cuts through the…

More Than Just Bulbs: 5 Engineering Mistakes Facility Managers Forget in an LED Sports Lighting Upgrade

You’re planning a major LED lighting upgrade. You’ve already done the basic ROI math on energy savings and maintenance reduction. You’re researching lumens, TCO, and photometric plots. But you likely have a nagging feeling that the “one-to-one swap” quotes you’re getting from product distributors seem too simple. You are right to be skeptical. An LED…