When designing a sport construction on a commercial scale it's not just about providing a facility for players to train and compete.

If you're about to invest in building a new tennis court you've made an excellent business decision. Tennis is one of the most enduringly popular sports the world has ever known with more than 75 million players registered worldwide. Of these, nearly one million players in the UK visit a tennis court once a month or more, generating a fantastic opportunity for your facility.

Whatever the nature of your sport construction or renovation – whether it be a brand new multi user games area, a replacement all weather pitch or a stadium floodlighting installation, it's longevity will depend on good maintenance.

Modern society now fully recognises the rightful place of disabled sportsmen in every sports arena from the tennis court to the rubber running track. With unprecedented UK investment in sport and widespread anticipation of the 2012 paralympics, every new sport construction must take proper account of accommodating disabled athletes – and indeed spectators – of all levels, whether you're laying a new 3G pitch or designing a state of the art multi user games area.

From jumpers for goalposts to a multi-billion pound global industry – football is without a doubt the world's most popular and enduring sport.