Landscape

Contractors

PLANNING & DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

Landscaping has enjoyed the benefits of being a critical component in the success of our built environment for many years. With recordbreaking growth in the building industry and ever-expanding cities being developed across the country, the landscaping industry has experienced continued growth in recent years, supporting many small to medium businesses and creating thousands of jobs.

Throughout 2020, as Australia deals with the fallout of a global recession due to the COVID-19 pandemic, landscaping will form an integral part of the predicted construction-led recovery for our country, as a vital element of the broader building and construction industries. This is particularly important as access to nature and greenspaces is directly linked to wellbeing, especially during times of increased community stress. Landscaping professionals build and maintain urban and residential greenspaces, providing communities and residents with the critical physical and mental health benefi ts desperately needed in these times.

The ability to secure qualifi ed and experienced staff to cope with the demand from residential and commercial markets remains one of the biggest issues that continues to be experienced by landscaping businesses right across the country. The low numbers of school leavers considering a trade as a career must be addressed, and I would encourage every member, no matter how big or small, residential or commercial, to do two things: support your local school or district career events by promoting this great industry, and employ at least one apprentice every year.

Reskilling unemployed workers to fi ll skills shortages presents a new and challenging opportunity in 2020. The input of two landscape specifi c advocates to the Industry Reference Council (IRC) will help ensure that future outcomes in the development of national training qualifi cations in landscape design, construction and maintenance addresses the skills shortage, while simultaneously contributing to Australia’s post-pandemic recovery.

I congratulate each state association and the members of those bodies for their tireless and enduring work in what has been a disruptive year. Their ability to adapt and always remain fl exible to ensure that landscape professionals remain at the forefront of the industry in terms of integrity and professionalism will, ensure consumers continue to reap the rewards.

Mike Platt | Acting President LAI

LANDSCAPING AUSTRALIA INC

ASSOCIATION PROFILE

As the nationally recognised peak body for the landscape industry, Landscaping Australia Inc (LAI) represents the interests of the state landscape associations and their members, providing a unified voice on national agenda issues concerning the landscape industry in Australia. In addition to representing the viewpoints and interests of the landscape industry, LAI provides relevant information, services and advice to its members covering a range of specialisations, including training, industrial relations, licensing, codes of practice and legal matters.

Landscaping Australia’s mission is to strengthen the skills within the industry and elevate the value the landscape industry provides to the economy, the environment and the health and cultural wellbeing of all Australians. It also looks to identify emerging trends and skills needs, and works with government and other bodies to ensure that the industry is well trained, accredited and a respected career choice.

LAI represents the interests of all state associations, and represents more than 1500 member companies. Members include residential and commercial landscape contractors, maintenance and horticulture service providers, landscape product suppliers, landscape designers, students and educators.

Membership of a state association demonstrates that the member company strives for the highest standards of integrity, quality and environmental management.

Each state association is represented on the LAI board, enabling communication to flow directly from individual members via the state’s associations into broader discussions that directly impact daily business decisions, and ensures that Landscaping Australia, while keeping a national vision, is responsive to micro issues. Landscaping Australia Inc represents the industry to: • Establish a national Landscape Award under the Fair Work

Australia legislation • Oversee and sign off on training packages governing skills training for the landscape industry from Certificate II through to Diploma level courses • Ensure the development of an articulated pathway from Certificate

II to Diploma level qualifications • Participate in ongoing dialogue concerning urban greenspaces • Develop and advocate policy that is responsive to and recognises the relevance and importance of the landscape industry to all Australians

STATE CONTACTS

Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers P 03 8761 9137 E admin@landscapingvictoria.com.au W landscapingvictoria.com.au

The Landscape Association P 02 9630 4844 E team@landscapeassociation.com.au W landscapeassociation.com.au

Landscape Queensland P 1300 883 966 E info@landscapequeensland.com.au W landscapequeensland.com.au

Master Landscapers of SA P 0488 300 922 E info@landscapesa.com.au W landscapesa.com.au

Landscape Industries Association WA P 0410 714 207 E info@landscapewa.com.au W landscaping.net.au

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Landscaping Australia Inc P 03 8761 9137 W landscapingaustralia.org.au

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION, GARDEN DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PLANT SUPPLY, HORTICULTURAL ADVICE

COMPANY PROFILE

The Fleming's Group of Companies includes Fleming's Landscapes, Australia's leading full-service landscape architecture and design, construction and maintenance operation across commercial and residential landscape projects. Off ering complete landscape solutions from concept to creation for all levels of commercial projects, Fleming's Landscapes undertakes residential and urban development, bespoke design, and landscape construction and maintenance. Taking a holistic approach to landscape development, Fleming's Landscapes is able to off er a uniquely integrated service, backed by 100 years of horticultural expertise. Driven by a desire to provide better urban landscapes, Fleming’s Landscapes takes attention to detail to a whole new level — with the aim of creating a legacy for future generations. Housing two divisions (commercial and domestic), Fleming’s Landscapes off ers everything from specialist design consultation, landscape design and masterplanning to design development, council liaison and construction processes, through to project completion and after care/maintenance. There is no other business in Australian commercial landscapes that provides an end-to-end service like Fleming's, which allows the team to deliver projects that are unique, considered and very special to Australian communities.

SERVICES

Fleming’s Landscapes off ers complete solutions for new and existing urban landscapes. Services include large-scale landscape architecture from concept to detail documentation, garden design, plant pallet advice and development, working through council processes and project management. Fleming's also provides hard and soft landscape construction services, including: • Streetscapes • Entrance features • Sales display offi ces • Parks and gardens • Playgrounds • Outdoor entertaining areas • Landscape features (sculptural elements, water features etc), and much more Fleming’s Landscapes encompasses Flow Design Studio, a unique design arm that places horticulture at the heart of all Fleming's does. The experienced team includes registered landscape architects and garden designers, who expertly integrate creative design solutions, then meet with Fleming's landscaping crews to ensure those concepts are delivered in reality. Working hand-in-glove with Fleming's Nurseries on landscaping projects off ers clients assurances regarding stock quality and peace of mind, knowing that the people planting and caring for their streets are the same ones that grow the trees — with an attention to detail that is second to none. Fleming’s Landscapes is also a resource for advice on plant sourcing, supply and installation, as well as providing ongoing maintenance and watering services.

PROJECTS

SERVICEABLE AREAS

Victoria and Queensland

CONTACT

Fleming’s Landscapes Chris Defi na P 03 9756 6105 E chris@fl emings.com.au W fl emings.com.au

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS

COMPANY PROFILE

PTA Landscapes is a full-service landscape company that delivers a diverse range of projects for commercial, residential and educational clients. A leader in the landscape industry, PTA Landscapes is committed to delivering premium projects of the highest quality for long term durability. With over 35 years of industry experience, the professional team at PTA Landscapes pride themselves on implementing creative solutions in response to design challenges presented by clients. Overseen by directors Dion Loncar and Andrew Wilson, the highly skilled team are transforming Australian landscapes one site at a time. In 2019, PTA Landscapes was awarded Best in Show, the Gold winning company at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, and was honoured as Commercial Landscaper of the Year at the Landscaping Victoria Awards for its Monash University Forum.

SERVICES

PTA Landscapes off ers complete landscape construction packages for a wide variety of applications, including: • Streetscapes • Parks, gardens and open spaces • Playgrounds and skateparks • Childcare centres, schools and universities • Residential gardens • Memorials • Broad acreage • Commercial landscaping • Ovals, courts and sports fi elds • Wetlands • Pools and water features • Civil construction • Greenwalls • Hospitals, councils and golf clubs • Estate landscaping

PROJECTS

AWARDS

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2019 Best in Show | The Loggia 2019 Gold Show Garden | The Loggia 2019 Mark Bence Construction Award | The Loggia 2019 Best Use of Plants | The Loggia 2018 Silver Show Award | Back to Babylon Landscaping Victoria Awards | Winner 2019 Commercial Landscape of the Year | The Forum Monash University 2019 Best Commercial Landscape Over $1M | The Forum Monash University 2018 Commercial Landscape Construction Over $500,000 | 18 Innovation Walk, Monash University 2018 Landscape Design >150sqm | Panton Hill 2018 Sustainable Landscape | Falls Creek 2018 Hard Structures in the Landscape | Panton Hill Landscaping Victoria Awards | Highly Commended 2019 Best Commercial Landscape Over $1M (commendation) | 18 Innovation Walk, Monash University 2018 Landscape Design Over 200sqm | Catholic Regional College, Melton 2018 Landscape Construction Under $500,000 | Anzac Memorial, Prahran