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Introduction to our Team. Alec Pettigrew - Alec, the Managing Director of TLI, has a track record of building successful businesses.
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Introduction to our Team • Alec Pettigrew - Alec, the Managing Director of TLI, has a track record of building successful businesses. • Ben Davis - Ben was head-hunted to fulfill the position of Head Consultant – Asia Pacific with Tropical Landscaping International due to his 8 years experience in Asia in the Golf and Sportsfield industry • Waritsara Wichajaroen - Som, the Operations Manager of Tropical Landscaping International. A qualified Architect, Som has been involved in the design, construction and management of projects in Phuket for the past 6 years. • Amnuay Kamkhom – Amnuay, a Phuket native, is a qualified horticulturist with over 20 years experience in the maintenance of golf courses and landscape projects. He is the Senior Project Manager of TLI.
Common challenges with Landscape Maintenance in Thailand • LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION • Incorrect plants/ turf types often specified for use resulting in high maintenance costs. • Poor irrigation system design / irrigation water quality / restricted access to quality irrigation water • Insufficient / incorrect drainage installed • Construction/Design does not match the available maintenance budget • Inconsistent depths / types of soils results in wet / dry and other problematic areas • Management of Subcontractors
Common challenges with Landscape Maintenance in Phuket • MANAGEMENT • Communication between Expats and local staff • Need to be able to adapt due to unavailability of products / plants available in larger markets. • Lack of continuation between the construction (and contractor) and maintenance / management phase. • Long term viability / financial considerations rarely taken into account
Environmental Conditions • Need to control site run off / leaching • Salinity often an issue due to proximity to beach. • 7 month dry season • 5 month wet season • Plants / grasses required that are adapted to seaside environments • Tropical range of plants • Differing soils from decomposed granites through to sands. • Diverse range of insects, diseases and other pests.
The Alternatives • Local Landscape Companies • PROS • Experience in the region • Thai based • Cost competitive • CONS • Lack of qualifications/training • Rarely apply sufficient fertiliser/mulch trying to maximise income • Generally only provide labor. Limited Supervision/Management. • Generally not involved with project for long period of time • Inability to deal with landscape issues that arise.
The Alternatives • Property Management Companies • PROS • Experience in the region • Local Thai Staff • Thailand Based • International Management • CONS • Not landscape experts • Prone to shortcuts, lack of knowledge of modern landscape principles / products / developments due to lack of expertise in the field. • Products specified are what are locally/personally available and not generally what’s best for the project • Lack of experience with different environmental conditions and the management tasks required. • Priority lies in other areas, not specifically landscaping. • Generally have limited budget reserved for landscaping inputs
What TLI are offering • Legally Registered Thai company • Senior Management based in Phuket • Fully qualified and experienced Landscape Construction and Maintenance staff • Local knowledge of climatic and environmental conditions. • Proven successfully implemented and fully developed training program • Thai management staff already employed by TLI • We are an INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE COMPANY!
What TLI are offering • Existing Phuket based operation • Existing local supply base for fertilisers, chemicals and other landscape items. • Existing nurseries • Turf (Seashore paspalum) • Trees • Plants • Existing base of landscape specialists with local knowledge • Existing successful landscape maintenance programs in place
How will TLI ensure that the Project is leading edge • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT • Purchasing • Buy in bulk, passing savings onto you, the client. • Our expertise allows us to select most applicable / most economic product at all times • Supplier Audits • Ensure that suppliers used are capable of providing what is required
How will TLI ensure that the Project is leading edge • RISK MANAGEMENT • TLI can oversee: • Environmental Impact • Soil / Product Testing • Local team with Local Knowledge • Uniformed staff • Occupational, Health and Safety program • Developed staff training programs
How will TLI ensure that the Project is leading edge • CUTTING EDGETECHNOLOGY • Use of modern landscape management strategies • Young and Dynamic management team • Fully computerized record keeping processes • Up to date with current industry developments
How will TLI ensure that the Project is leading edge • RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Knowledge of and experience dealing with full range of environmental conditions • Extensive use, study and testing of maintenance of plants applicable for use in Thailand • Proven successfully managed projects in Phuket • Prior world-renowned project experience • Active involvement in the Landscape Industry • Access to qualified staff who want to work with us
Success Stories TLI and our Management team have been involved with the following successfully completed projects • International • Bonnie Doon Golf Club, Sydney, Australia • Selborne Golf Club, South Africa • Asia • Pun Hlaing Golf Club, Myanmar • Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong • Hong Kong Disneyland • International Hospital, Myanmar • American Embassy, Myanmar • Phuket • The Heights, Kata • Karon Stadium • The Plantation – Phuket • Ocean Breeze Resort • Sai Khao Private Residences • Djinnah Santi • Cape Yamu • Trisara • Ayara Surin • Phuket Pavilions • Laguna • Jomchang
Success Stories • REFERENCES • “We have worked with Ben and Tropical Landscaping International on several projects in Phuket together with International landscape designers. We can highly recommend the service we have received and look forward to working with them again” Anthony James, Pacvest Group • “Tropical Landscaping International was the first company that I thought of to be involved with these projects, due to their previous experience and expertise in the Asian region and ability to provide a cost-effective, yet world class, golfing facility.” Steven Nelson, S.P.A. International • “I have been personally impressed by the dedication, passion and adaptability of both Ben and Tropical Landscaping International, and believe that they add great value to our status as a premium golf course destination. I would not have any hesitation in recommending Tropical Landscaping International for any role in the golf course or landscaping field.” Ms. Jintana Sungsuwan, Pun Hlaing Golf Club • “During my years working as a Project Manager in Thailand I have yet to come across a Landscaping company as knowledgeable, well resourced, adaptable and helpful as Tropical Landscaping International.” Robert Pfingstein, DMG Thailand
Conclusion • TLI team are innovators within the landscape business • TLI are financially stable • Our team are investors • We are familiar with the site • TLI have offices in Phuket and Hong Kong • We want the project and will not let you down • ONE team • Hungry to win • Fully resourced • Passionate to deliver!
CONTACTINFORMATION Alec Pettigrew – Managing Director Tel: +852 9467 9391 alec@tropical-landscaping.com Ben Davis – Head Consultant – Asia Pacific Tel: +668 7388 7790 ben@tropical-landscaping.com Waritsara Wichajaroen – Operations Manager Tel: +668 1537 1421 som@tropical-landscaping.com Phuket Office 19/9 Moo 7 Srisoonthorn Road Thalang District Phuket 83110 Thailand Hong Kong Office Kam Chung Building, 2nd Floor 54 Jaffe Road Wanchai Hong Kong www.tropical-landscaping.com