The Front Garden EP100 - Benjamin Warner (UDL Group) - talks all things commercial landscaping
05/22/24 • 38 min
In this episode...
Benjamin Warner, General Manager at Urban Development Landscapers (UDL) Group, chats with Chris and Tyson and takes us on a journey from milking cows to million-dollar developments.
Benjamin took an adventurous path from studying landscape architecture in Canada to becoming the General Manager at UDL Group, one of Victoria's largest commercial landscaping companies.
UDL operates on a massive scale, constructing major projects, including sprawling streetscapes, parklands with giant sculptures, and complex wetland systems for developers and councils. With over 100 employees, Benjamin covers how dot-the-i's processes, innovative tech, and old-fashioned community partnerships are mission-critical.
👁️🗨️ About UDL Group & Benjamin Warner
- Website: https://udlgroup.com.au
- Facebook @udlgroup
- Instagram @udlgroup
- LinkedIn @udl-group-pty-ltd and @benjamin-warner
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The Front Garden Podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by Project Landscape. Providing an exclusive opportunity for LV members to visually showcase their work. For more details, visit project landscape.com.au
In this episode...
Benjamin Warner, General Manager at Urban Development Landscapers (UDL) Group, chats with Chris and Tyson and takes us on a journey from milking cows to million-dollar developments.
Benjamin took an adventurous path from studying landscape architecture in Canada to becoming the General Manager at UDL Group, one of Victoria's largest commercial landscaping companies.
UDL operates on a massive scale, constructing major projects, including sprawling streetscapes, parklands with giant sculptures, and complex wetland systems for developers and councils. With over 100 employees, Benjamin covers how dot-the-i's processes, innovative tech, and old-fashioned community partnerships are mission-critical.
👁️🗨️ About UDL Group & Benjamin Warner
- Website: https://udlgroup.com.au
- Facebook @udlgroup
- Instagram @udlgroup
- LinkedIn @udl-group-pty-ltd and @benjamin-warner
🔔 Hit Follow For More Landscaping Industry Insights
Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!
The Front Garden Podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by Project Landscape. Providing an exclusive opportunity for LV members to visually showcase their work. For more details, visit project landscape.com.au
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The Front Garden EP99 - Ross Anderson (Williams Adams - CAT) shares his fascinating journey from landscaping in Australia to heading up the LV equivalent in Canada before returning home to represent CAT.
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Ross Anderson, the New Equipment Business Manager at William Adams CAT, joins Chris and Tyson to share his story or leaving Australia as a landscaper before returning several years later with experience running the state member association and getting involved in the heavy machinery industry.
He provides insights into the landscaping industry's challenges, the role of associations, sustainable equipment developments at CAT, and how they engage the residential landscaping market.
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👁️🗨️ About Ross Anderson and William Adams CAT
- Website: www.williamadams.com.au
- Facebook: @WilliamAdamsCAT
- Instagram: @williamadamscat
- LinkedIn: @ross-anderson or @william-adams-pty-ltd
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The Front Garden Podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by Project Landscape. Providing an exclusive opportunity for LV members to visually showcase their work. For more details, visit project landscape.com.au
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The Front Garden EP101 - Emmaline Bowman & Liam Riley – Hear insider tips on succeeding in the landscaping industry from these MIFGS Gold Medal award winners!
In this episode...
Chris & Tyson chat with Emmaline Bowman from STEM Landscape Architecture & Design and Liam Riley from ID Landscaping Design & Construction.
They discuss their experiences creating award-winning show gardens together at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS), highlighting the challenges, rewards, and lessons learned from participating in the event.
They emphasise the importance of collaboration, detailed planning, and authenticity in design for success in landscaping.
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👁️🗨️ About Emmaline Bowman | STEM Landscape Architecture & Design
- Website https://www.stemlandscape.com
- Facebook @EmmalineBowmanSTEM
- Instagram @stem_emmalinebowman
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaline-bowman-7b100094/
👁️🗨️ About Liam Riley | ID Landscaping Design & Construction
- Website https://www.idlandscaping.com.au
- Facebook @ IDLandscaping
- Instagram @id_landscaping
The Front Garden is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria and is brought to you by Botanix Plant Supply.
Landscaping Victoria: https://www.landscapingvictoria.com.au/
Botanix Plant Supply: https://www.botanixplantsupply.com.au
Got a suggestion for an episode of The Front Garden? Send us a text message!
The Front Garden Podcast is proudly presented by Landscaping Victoria, and is brought to you by Project Landscape. Providing an exclusive opportunity for LV members to visually showcase their work. For more details, visit project landscape.com.au
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