01Project briefing
Apollo Project Brief Guide
A practical starting point for project use, dimensions, quantities, destination, timing, drawings and other information that helps Apollo review the requirement.
Apollo professional project resources
Project guides, templates, checklists and matrices in one place.
Consultants, contractors, procurement teams and project partners can use this index to reach the project guide, checklist, working template or comparison matrix that matches the task in front of them.
3project guides
5working templates
17project checklists
41comparison matrices
4specification tools
01 · Project guides
Practical references for briefing, specification and technical information.
Use these guides to structure the information a project team needs before product selection, quotation or tender review.
02Specification
Specification & Tender Guide
A cross-category project guide covering product identity, current technical information, project-specific requirements, local responsibilities, substitutions and required documents.
03Technical documents
Technical Document Guide
A practical guide to using datasheets, test reports, certificates, calculations, manuals, drawings and warranties for the relevant product and project.
02 · Working templates
Reusable tools for project procurement and documentation.
Open the live template to copy it, download CSV or print / save PDF. Direct anchors remain stable so teams can link to the exact tool.
01Working template
ATHREN FIELD Sales Pack
Master sports-turf overview plus print-ready Hockey, Football, Rugby and School/Community Multisport one-pagers for clubs, schools, councils, developers and project teams.
02Working template
ATHREN FIELD Sports Turf Tender Schedules
Copyable and downloadable hockey, football, rugby and school/community multisport specification schedules with exact-system evidence and project-responsibility controls.
03Working template
International Project Procurement Checklist
A working checklist for scope, technical documents, commercial terms, logistics, local responsibilities and handover.
04Working template
Technical Submittal Register Template
A document-control template for requested, received, reviewed and approved technical project information.
05Working template
International Project RFP Checklist
A structured international project brief covering site, drawings, scope, performance, climate, documentation, programme, freight and local works.
03 · Project checklists
Briefing prompts that lead into the deeper planning guide.
Each checklist provides a quick starting point and links onward to the fuller planning resource where more detail is useful.
01
ATHREN FIELD sports-turf project checklist
Capture the field and evidence pathway before the exact turf construction is selected.
- Primary sport and level of play
- Field footprint and shared-use requirements
- Federation / tender requirement
- Base, levels and drainage status
02
Professional procurement templates
Use these working templates when a project needs a repeatable procurement or document-management structure.
- International project procurement checklist
- Technical submittal register
- International project RFP checklist
- Copy, CSV download and print / save PDF pathways
03
Sports court surface briefing checklist
Use this before comparing modular tile and roll-out surfaces.
- Existing base material and condition
- Falls, drainage and ponding
- Primary and secondary sports
- User groups and operating intensity
04
Pickleball conversion briefing checklist
Capture the whole playing envelope before choosing a surface.
- Usable footprint and run-off
- Existing hardstand condition
- Permanent or staged conversion
- Net, fence and access layout
05
Modular pump track site checklist
Define the rider group and surrounding site as well as the track footprint.
- Rider ages and progression
- Usable footprint and levels
- Drainage and surrounding surface
- Delivery and assembly access
06
All-season ski facility briefing checklist
Define the training programme, site geometry and operating model before selecting SLOPEspan terrain.
- Target disciplines and athlete levels
- Available length, width, levels and gradient
- Dry, wet-assist or snow-over operating intent
- Base, drainage, water, power and access
07
Stadium seating & grandstand project brief checklist
Define the venue, spectator system and local project interfaces before a seating layout is treated as a procurement package.
- Venue type, operating model and intended spectator capacity
- Preferred seating / bleacher / retractable / grandstand pathway
- Room or site drawings, levels and available footprint
- Client-side aisle, access, accessibility and egress criteria
08
Outdoor blind opening checklist
Record the structural and operating details that width × drop alone cannot answer.
- Clear width and drop
- Cassette and guide fixing zones
- Exposure and weather direction
- Fabric outcome: shade, view, privacy or rain
09
Outdoor roof specification checklist
Coordinate structure, drainage and future enclosure before accessories.
- Freestanding, wall-mounted or roof-only
- Overall dimensions and support points
- Rainwater discharge pathway
- Future blinds, glass or walls
10
SVALDR elemental outdoor project checklist
Coordinate the complete landscape before individual fire, water, screen or planter products are frozen.
- Site plan, main views and circulation
- Fire / cooking fuel and hot-zone intent
- Water, drainage and maintenance access
- Planting, soil, irrigation and filled loads
11
Modular pool delivery and site checklist
Plan the final position together with the transport and lifting route.
- Pool size and installation level
- Truck and crane access
- Foundation and local drainage
- Filtration, heating and service access
12
Expandable building destination checklist
Turn the intended use and destination into a project-ready building brief.
- Operational use and occupancy
- Room, wet-area and service needs
- Climate and exposure
- Foundation, utilities and unloading
13
International supply document checklist
Define the handover point, receiving party and required documents before shipment.
- Destination and receiving point
- Importer and customs responsibility
- Final product list and packing scope
- Required drawings, manuals and certificates
14
Resort & destination-development RFP checklist
Give Apollo enough project context to review suitable systems and any additional product requirements without turning the brief into a generic product list.
- Destination, project stage, key count or overall development scale
- Drawings, BOQ or product schedules where available
- Required project zones and approximate quantities
- Climate, coastal exposure and known technical requirements
15
Rooftop camping and vehicle fitment checklist
Treat vehicle limits and travel rhythm as the hard boundaries of the setup.
- Exact vehicle, year and rack system
- Published roof and payload limits
- Tent and awning configuration
- Water, storage and electrical additions
16
Pickup canopy fitment checklist
Confirm the pickup and complete touring role before freezing a TerraRise configuration.
- Make, model, year, market and cab
- Bed / tray length and current accessories
- Canopy-only or rooftop-camping intent
- Finished payload and storage plan
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Outdoor live-fire site checklist
Plan the cooking zone, guest zone and local fire responsibilities before fixing the location.
- Cooking format and service pattern
- Stable non-combustible support strategy
- Fuel handling and storage
- Wind, smoke and guest circulation
04 · Comparison matrices
Direct links to Apollo's comparison tables and planning guides.
Knowledge-centre matrices are discovered from the live resource registry, so this section expands automatically as new matrix-backed authority guides are added.
01
ArchitectureArchitectural Façade System Selection Matrix
Compare the design role, application, ventilation, shaping potential, weight consideration and key review issue across façade system families.
02
Climate & Global ProjectsInternational project document register
Use this as a starting structure. Not every project needs every document, and additional jurisdiction-specific evidence may be required by the local project team.
03
Climate & Global ProjectsInternational project procurement planning table
Use this table to check that the main product, documentation, commercial and logistics questions are visible before the order is finalised. The required detail should increase with structural, safety, technical, programme and commercial risk.
04
Climate & Global ProjectsInternational supply handover comparison
The quote should state the actual handover point. These common structures change which freight and receiving tasks sit inside the supplied scope and which remain with the purchaser or local project team.
05
Climate & Global ProjectsRegional project-planning comparison matrix
This is a question-setting framework only. It highlights issues that often deserve early attention; it does not describe every project or replace country-specific engineering and statutory review.
06
Climate & Global ProjectsResort development zone planning table
Use this table to identify the dominant project questions in each zone before product selection is finalised. It is a briefing tool, not a fixed package or promise that every category will be supplied on every project.
07
Climate & Global ProjectsSteel building structural pathway comparison
The structural family follows the building use, geometry, loads and destination. This is an early briefing comparison only; final structural selection belongs to the project engineering and manufacturer design process.
08
development-humanitarianCommunity infrastructure programme map
Comparison matrix from Community Infrastructure Masterplanning Guide.
09
development-humanitarianCyclone / hurricane housing recovery checklist
Comparison matrix from Housing After a Cyclone or Hurricane: Reconstruction Planning Guide.
10
development-humanitarianExample international project responsibility matrix
Comparison matrix from Who is responsible for what on an international modular infrastructure project?.
11
development-humanitarianInfrastructure programme scoping matrix
Use this as an early project brief. It is deliberately broader than a product schedule so operational and local-work gaps become visible before procurement.
12
development-humanitarianIsland-project logistics cost stack
Comparison matrix from Why can modular construction cost more to deliver to island nations?.
13
development-humanitarianModular housing quotation comparison matrix
Comparison matrix from How to Compare Modular Housing Quotations.
14
development-humanitarianPermanent vs transitional housing briefing comparison
Comparison matrix from Permanent vs Transitional Housing: What Changes in the Project Brief?.
15
development-humanitarianPilot-to-rollout decision gate
Comparison matrix from Pilot Project vs Full Rollout for Modular Housing Programmes.
16
development-humanitarianProgramme delivery stage map
Comparison matrix from International Development Infrastructure Delivery Handbook.
17
development-humanitarianRecovery-stage decision matrix
Comparison matrix from Post-Disaster Reconstruction Infrastructure Planning Guide.
18
development-humanitarianRemote clinic infrastructure brief
Comparison matrix from Remote Clinic Infrastructure Planning Guide.
19
development-humanitarianRemote project readiness check
Comparison matrix from Remote Community Infrastructure Handbook.
20
development-humanitarianRFP issue-readiness matrix
Comparison matrix from What documents should be ready before an international development RFP is issued?.
21
development-humanitarianSchool recovery planning sequence
Comparison matrix from Rebuilding Schools After a Disaster.
22
development-humanitarianSupplier comparison checklist
Comparison matrix from Humanitarian & Development Project Procurement Checklist.
23
development-humanitarianWASH facility briefing table
Comparison matrix from WASH & Sanitation Infrastructure Planning Guide.
24
development-humanitarianWater-scarcity infrastructure briefing matrix
Comparison matrix from Planning Community Infrastructure Where Water Is Scarce.
25
Global projectsGlobal Market × Product Capability Matrix
Market-by-market view of Apollo product pathways across current target regions.
26
Global projectsGlobal Project Readiness Matrix
International-project comparison covering destination, climate, local requirements, freight handover, site interfaces and receiving documents.
27
hljodVenue systems planning by project type
The same equipment families can appear across different venues, but the design priorities change. Use this matrix to shape the first brief before product selection.
28
Outdoor Kitchens & EntertainingCurrent Apollo wood-fired pizza oven size comparison
Use the published references below for early planning only. Final quoted model data should control structural support, lifting and transport.
29
Outdoor Living & ArchitectureOutdoor blind material pathway comparison
Use this as an early comfort-and-use comparison. Exact fabric construction, openness, dimensions, wind behaviour and weather performance remain model- and project-specific.
30
Outdoor Living & ArchitectureWhich Apollo pathway should the project start with?
Use this as an early routing guide. Final product selection remains project-specific.
31
Pools & WellnessAUREMONT vs ORDRAN selection matrix
Use the project requirement—not the brand name—to choose the correct pool family.
32
Pools & WellnessModular pool installation relationship matrix
The same modular pool can create very different site interfaces depending on how it relates to ground level, decks and surrounding structures. Use this matrix before foundations and landscaping are frozen.
33
Public Realm & DevelopmentLYSVAR system-family planning comparison
Use this as an early pathway comparison. Final glass, hardware, fixing, load and compliance requirements remain specific to the project and destination.
34
Public Realm & DevelopmentTender readiness control matrix
Use the matrix to check whether the tender package is ready to compare like with like. It does not replace the project contract, consultant documents or destination-specific procurement requirements.
35
Sports & CourtsATHREN FIELD early-stage selection matrix
Use this to decide which public pathway deserves technical review. It is not a ranking and does not replace current product data or project-specific testing.
36
Sports & CourtsExisting court condition — first planning response
This matrix is an early scoping tool, not a structural diagnosis. The local project team should confirm the repair method where defects extend beyond the finished sports surface.
37
Sports & CourtsModular tile vs roll-out sports flooring
The two pathways solve the playing surface differently. This table keeps the comparison at project-planning level so the exact product can be verified later.
38
Sports & CourtsPickleball acoustic planning by facility type
Use this as an early scoping framework. Final acoustic requirements remain site- and destination-specific.
39
Sports & CourtsRubber gym tiles vs rubber rolls — planning matrix
This matrix compares the practical role of each format within a commercial gym. It does not prescribe thickness, density or impact performance, which remain product- and project-specific.
40
Sports & CourtsSports flooring family comparison matrix
Use this as an early planning reference. It compares the role each broad surface family can play before a specific product, thickness, fixing method or project-dependent performance requirement is selected.
41
Stadium & venueStadium Seating & Grandstand Selection Matrix
Compare portable bleachers, retractable seating, aluminium and steel grandstands, covered stands and fixed stadium seating before project-specific layout.
05 · Specification toolkit
Clauses and schedules for tender, substitution and technical review.
Use these resources between the project brief and the final project-specific specification to keep requirements, responsibilities and unresolved items clear through procurement.
01clauses
Generic Specification Clauses
Copyable early-stage clauses for current information, technical documents, supply scope, substitutions, submittals, mock-ups, revision control, logistics, warranty and spares.
02template
Product Substitution Review Template
A structured comparison of specified requirements, proposed alternatives, supporting technical information, lifecycle support and declared deviations.
03request
Technical Document Request
A project-focused request schedule for the technical documents needed for the exact product and configuration.
04schedule
Pre-Tender Coordination Schedule
A responsibility and project-information schedule that keeps confirmed, project-dependent and unresolved requirements visible before tender.
Current project information
One index into the latest Apollo project resources.
Use the current product page, applicable technical documents and project quotation when exact product or project requirements need to be confirmed.