Category: Landscape Construction

Making the decision to hire a landscaping construction company is relatively simple when compared to selecting the best landscape construction company for your business. Many business owners do not realise how important the research process is when it comes to picking a landscape construction company. While service may be the same on paper, in practice, the quality delivered by different landscape construction companies in Sydney can differ greatly.

Unlike softscape elements of landscaping, landscape construction provides functionality to your business’ environment. For this reason, you should more carefully consider the company that you pick to execute your landscape construction project. Understandably, many business owners will not even know where to begin which is why many end up with a company that is sub-par. To prevent a situation like this, we’ve outlined a guide for finding the right landscape construction company for your business as well as a few warning signs that you should look out for.

How to choose the best landscape construction company for your business

Research the prospective landscape construction company’s past projects

Researching the landscape construction company and its previous projects gives you what the company’s team is strong in as well as the kind of experience that it has. First, when it comes to the expertise of the team, most companies will have a team page that details the experience of the team member. Use this as a rough guide of what the company is specialised in. For example, an employee may be qualified in civil construction or have project management qualifications, indicating that the company can execute civil construction or large scale projects.

The team’s experience is not always a guarantee of a company’s capabilities. One of the best ways to determine this (apart from asking them) is to take a look at their recent projects. Have they completed projects similar to yours? Is the scale or the elements like yours?

Understand what you need and know your budget

Before looking for a landscape construction company, you should have an idea of what you want as well as the budget you have in mind. There are a number of different landscape construction companies all with varying price points for the same service/project. Knowing this information helps you to weed out the companies that your business can’t afford.

Civil and Scape are different from other landscape construction companies because they work with your budget and with you to come up with landscape construction solutions that are right for your business.

Do a thorough check of their reviews

The best way to find out if a landscape construction company satisfies its clients’ needs and expectation is to thoroughly research their reviews. Whether you check Facebook, TripAdvisor or Google, unfiltered reviews from past customers are the best way to determine their quality.

Additionally, you can also request client references from companies. Though these won’t be unfiltered, a client will never agree to be a reference if they weren’t happy with the service offered by the landscape construction company. 

Ask about their resources

A company’s human resources in addition to the access it has to specific types of equipment and machinery will give you an idea of their capacity and the type of work that they can execute. Ask the company directly about the equipment and machinery that they have access to. You can also ask about the size of their team and how many people you should expect on your project. If you have a more large-scale landscape construction project, these questions will identify two important things: whether the company has the capacity to execute your project and if they can do it by your deadline.

What warning signs should you look out for?

If we’ve caught you too late in the game and you’ve already hired a landscape construction company or had your initial consultation, then here are a few signs that you should be wary of:

• No experience with your scale of your project
• Late to your meeting
• Unwilling to show past projects/give client references
• Not familiar with some of your landscape construction requests

Civil and Scape’s landscape construction team is trained in advising business owners on what elements will work best for their company.  We provide proactive, innovative and sustainable solutions, ensuring to deliver a successful outcome.

Summer in Sydney is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The sun shines brilliantly, the weather is fantastic and the views become even more impressive. For companies in Sydney, this is the prime time during the year to get landscaping works, particularly landscape construction works done. The only issue that companies face is figuring out what landscaping construction services are needed. The key to figuring out this is determining what is needed versus what is wanted has to do with your business’ budget, the nature of your business and of course, what is missing from your current landscaping.

Landscaping construction is a little different from soft landscaping in that it deals with more functional and technical elements of a landscape. For example, where soft landscaping might include turf laying, landscape construction will involve the construction of a pathway beside the turf. As it still is a form of construction, it’s easy to see why businesses wait until the summertime to get it done.

To guide businesses through their decision, we’ve identified four landscaping construction services that you should engage during the summer. For more personal advice, contact our landscaping construction team. They will gladly walk you through your needs and provide professional guidance.

4 landscaping civil construction services your Sydney company needs

Kerbing

Kerbing, while not often thought of with landscaping, can provide several functions for your business’ landscape. Aesthetically, kerbing provides a neat border for your turf or section of shrubs. While some businesses use stone kerbing, Civil and Scape provides concrete kerbing which is uniform and refined and presents a professional border for your landscaping.

Functionally, kerbing alongside a pavement or road on your commercial property guides cars and prevents them from driving onto access paths and pavements. Additionally, kerbs provide structural support to pavement edges and can be used to channel runoff water from rain into storm drains.

Timber decking

A timber deck is one of the best features for any Sydney business during the summer. However, timber decking is only suitable for specific businesses, mostly those in hospitality such as restaurants, bars and hotels. Though we recommend installing timber before the summer rush, it’s never too late to call Civil and Scape. A timber deck allows your customers and employees to enjoy the sun, beautiful weather and views during the summer. While a costly investment, it pays off by extending the number of customers your business can hold and by simply being a value-added feature that is sure to attract customers.

Outdoor sitting area

Similar to timber decking, an outdoor sitting area is a must-have during the summer. Again, this feature should be installed before summer hits, however,  constructing a sitting area at the beginning of summer gives your business enough summer and fall time to benefit from it. 

An outdoor sitting area in your business gives your employees a recreational area with fresh air, which ultimately helps them to feel more motivated and happier at work. For clients and customers, it is an attractive feature that signals them to stay longer at your business. Lastly, for restaurants, cafes and bars, it provides more space for customers. It is also seen as an attractive feature for prospective customers who may be more inclined to visit your business as a result.

Accessible access paths

Access paths such as ramps and staircases in businesses are integral for facilitating access for people of all abilities to your business. This makes it a key part of your business structure and as a result, should be one of the first civil construction features that you invest in. Ramps allow persons who use wheelchairs and parents with strollers to access your building while a staircase is important in case of a power outage.

We recommend that you secure your customer base and avoid excluding disabled persons and parents from your business by ensuring that your construct access ramps in your business.

We hope that our suggestions for civil construction services help you to determine what you need for your business. Every business is different and will require different features. If you’re unsure of what you need for your business, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Work with our team today for a seamless experience and perfect execution. Browse through our gallery to view our past projects.

Landscape construction is one of the key elements of landscaping and makes many important and functional features possible. Landscape construction includes designing, laying pavers, building retaining walls, constructing irrigation and drainage systems and paving driveways and other areas. At Civil and Scape, our landscape construction services are important for many of Sydney’s businesses. However, some businesses attempt landscaping on their own, while others never bother to invest in our services.

A business’ landscape is one of the most important elements of its physical property. The landscape is one of the first things noticed by customers, clients and employees and goes a long way in attracting people to your business. Even if your company is business to business (B2B) and does not require its physical property to be attractive to customers, having a polished and refined landscape presents a professional appearance for clients, visitors and employees.

Despite the possibilities and advantages of landscaping construction, many companies are still on the fence about whether or not they should dedicate a portion of their budget towards hiring a construction company. In this article, we’ll outline the reasons why your business should hire a landscaping construction company in Sydney.

4 reasons why your company should hire a landscaping construction company in Sydney

1 Ensure your business stands out at night

Many businesses suffer from going unnoticed at night. This can be from a combination of factors including overgrown bushes, and dim or non-existent lighting. A landscaping construction company can help to mitigate these factors by ensuring that your company’s physical property is well-lit at night, allowing potential customers and clients to notice your building. A landscaping construction company upon inspecting your site will advise you on the best places to install lights on your landscape and what types of lights are suited to your landscape and company. For example, for a company that prides itself on sustainability, Civil and Scape may suggest solar lights to keep your energy star rating high. This indicates that as a business, you take pride in your physical appearance and are willing to inject money into the comfort and appearance of your landscape.

2 Avoid common mistakes and optimise your landscape functionality

This is especially important if your business attempts its landscaping construction services or outsources from different parties. Every business’ landscape is different and will have various needs. A landscape construction company can offer specialised advice that takes the qualities of your landscape, your business’ needs and your local weather conditions. This avoids common mistakes that companies or labourers may make because of the lack of specialised advice. Additionally, many times a landscape’s functionality and potential are not maximised. A landscape construction company will be able to advise you on adjustments that you can make to the landscape to improve your space, accessibility and comfort.

3 Benefit from  local climate advice

Even though Australia is known for its beautiful warm and sunny weather, it is also prone to rainy days and high winds. Specialised advice from a landscape construction company is needed to understand how to design one’s landscape and what facilities need to be installed. For example, stormwater management, while a council requirement, is pertinent for ensuring that water is drained properly from your business’ property during heavy rainfall. A landscape construction company will know what system works best with your business’ physical layout and needs.

4 Take advantage of other services

Civil and Scape does not just offer landscaping construction services, we also offer soft scape services such as the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers, maintenance programmes, turf laying and seasonal curation of flowers. While not important for functionality, it plays a major role in the beauty of your business’ physical property and is key in maintaining a polished and attractive landscape throughout the year.

5 Create a more comfortable environment for your company

Great businesses understand the importance of creating a comfortable working environment for employees. Part of one’s working environment extends to the exterior of a business’s physical property. A landscape with street furniture such as tables and chairs for employees to congregate and have lunch and water features for a serene atmosphere help to create a positive environment. A landscaping construction company can advise on these additions, guide you on where best to locate them and install it.

Civil and Scape’s landscaping construction team is trained in advising business owners on what will work best for their company and goals.  We provide proactive and sustainable solutions, ensuring to deliver a successful outcome.

Work with our team today for a seamless experience and perfect execution. Browse through our gallery to view our past projects.