EP148: Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz, during Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Together, they discussed the complexities behind creating world-class sports turf systems.

Discussion Highlights:

• Beginnings in Construction: From studying business at the University of Kentucky to a pivot into construction management and early hands-on fieldwork.

• Joining Motz: Transitioning from vertical construction to leading preconstruction at Motz.

• About Motz: A 100% employee-owned specialty contractor building natural grass and synthetic sports fields.

• Turf Systems: What it really takes to deliver a professional-quality field.

• Mechanics & Maintenance: The engineering and upkeep involved in maintaining top-level surfaces.

• Recent Project: Insights from Motz’s work on the Oakland A’s minor league ballpark.

You can connect with Ben via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-neff-14043214/