Introduction to our Team
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Alec Pettigrew - Alec, the Managing Director of TLI, has a track record of building
successful businesses.
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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
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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.
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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
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LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
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Incorrect plants/ turf types often specified for use resulting in high maintenance
costs.
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Poor irrigation system design / irrigation water quality / restricted access to
quality irrigation water
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Insufficient / incorrect drainage installed
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Construction/Design does not match the available maintenance budget
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Inconsistent depths / types of soils results in wet / dry and other problematic
areas
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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
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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
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Legally Registered Thai company
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Senior Management based in Phuket
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Fully qualified and experienced Landscape Construction and
Maintenance staff
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Local knowledge of climatic and environmental conditions.
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Proven successfully implemented and fully developed training program
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Thai management staff already employed by TLI
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We are an INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE COMPANY!
What TLI are offering
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Existing Phuket based operation
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Existing local supply base for fertilisers, chemicals and other
landscape items.
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Existing nurseries
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Turf (Seashore paspalum)
Trees
Plants
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Existing base of landscape specialists with local knowledge
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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 EDGE TECHNOLOGY
– 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
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International
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Asia
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Bonnie Doon Golf Club, Sydney, Australia
Selborne Golf Club, South Africa
Pun Hlaing Golf Club, Myanmar
Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Disneyland
International Hospital, Myanmar
American Embassy, Myanmar
Phuket
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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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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ONE team
• Hungry to win
• Fully resourced
Passionate to deliver!
CONTACT INFORMATION
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
Hong Kong Office
Kam Chung Building, 2nd Floor
54 Jaffe Road
Wanchai
Hong Kong
Thailand
www.tropical-landscaping.com