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Last week, our Phoenix team stepped away from their desks and onto the tee box ⛳ for a well-earned retreat at Top Golf, followed by dinner with their fantastic partners 🍽️ Plenty of laughs 😂, a few questionable swings 🤔, and—while no clubs were officially harmed—there was some lively debate about the ball tracking accuracy, mostly from the self-proclaimed golf professionals among us… 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️ A great evening with even better company, and a reminder that strong teams are built both on and off the project site 💪 Every April, the American Society of Landscape Architects celebrates the incredible impact of landscape architecture and the professionals who bring it to life. This year’s theme, “Beyond Boundaries,” shines a spotlight on how landscape architects are pushing limits—physically, culturally, and environmentally—to shape more inclusive and sustainable spaces. At Lloyd, we’re embracing the theme by highlighting how sports fields and facilities are evolving. Clients are seeking multi-functional, flexible spaces, and landscape architects are stepping up—designing for specific sports needs, enhancing training and coaching opportunities, simplifying maintenance, and maximizing spectator experiences. All of this, while maintaining a beautiful, cohesive aesthetic. Here’s to designing beyond boundaries! 💪  A big congratulations to Lia on another year with the team! 🎉 Lia consistently brings the poise, organization, and skill of a seasoned professional, and always approaches challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset. She’s played a key role in the athletic field renovations at San Joaquin Delta College, leading the way from design through construction with clarity and care. Her ability to keep things moving and ask the right questions has also been a huge asset on the track & field and softball projects. We’re lucky to work alongside her—our team and clients are better for it!  Lloyd recently had the privilege of attending the first-ever SGL Masterclass in the U.S.—and what an event it was! 🌍🏟️ Day 1 kicked off at MetLife Stadium, where industry pros from around the world gathered to discuss SGL grow lighting technologies and best practices in turf management. Highlights included: ✅ Insights from Matt Greiner (San Francisco 49ers) on stadium and field operations for the FIFA World Cup 🏆, which Lloyd is a project partner for. ✅ A deep dive with Dr. Alan Ferguson (FIFA’s Senior Pitch Manager) on what’s ahead for the tournament Day 2 took the group across NYC for behind-the-scenes tours of Citi Field & Yankee Stadium, plus masterclasses on: ⚽ Strawberry Arena (Sweden) and innovations in stadium design 🏈 NFL’s international games and field maintenance strategies A huge thanks to the SGL team for an incredible event! Looking forward to the future of stadium technology and world-class playing surfaces. 🚀🌱 Lloyd team members—Brett Long, Tish Lance, Jane Theobald, Sam Wise, and Lia Delucchi—took a break from the screen to enjoy an afternoon of fresh air, scenic rolling hills, and team bonding! 🌄🌤️🌼 It was a fantastic day celebrating success and the incredible efforts of our team. A big thank you to our Leadership team for organizing such a memorable experience for our colleagues! 👏 |