Wednesday 8 May 2013

Why Developers Need To Consider Landscaping Construction Projects

By Lisa Flowers


Industrial areas and business parks have always been associated with ugly, bare surroundings. As environmental issues and human needs are increasingly being seen as an important factor in the building process landscaping construction projects are slowly but surely becoming the norm. Instead of simply removing vegetation from building sites efforts are now made to rehabilitate vacant land.

When land is cleared of vegetation, as is the case when preparing for the erection of new structures, the environment is dealt a heavy blow. The destroyed eco system, however small, causes birds, animals and insect to lose their habitat. Soil erosion also sets in quickly. By establishing parks and gardens on such plots of land the environment is greatly benefited. Humans have a moral duty to consider the needs of the environment and to do everything possible to reconcile human needs with environmental sensibility.

Of course, parks and gardens are attractive and people working in drab buildings are generally more productive and motivated if they have the opportunity to spend time in a tranquil outdoors environment. Attractive buildings also appeals to customers, especially if they are able to rest in the gardens. Many shopping centers use their gardens as recreation areas where shoppers can buy refreshments and where children can play.

It is certainly possible to rehabilitate wasteland that has been neglected for a long time. The best approach, however, is to make the design and development of parks and garden an integral part of the entire construction process. In this way the site can be prepared with a lesser impact upon the environment and provision can be made for matters such as electricity and drainage needs.

This type of undertaking is best left to experts that have substantial experience in designing, creating and maintaining large parks and gardens. They are better able to select plants that will suit the climate and the immediate surroundings. They can also ensure that the project is completed within a specified budget and they are often knowledgeable on local environmental needs.

When appointing a landscape architect it is important to make sure that he has experience in designing parks and gardens with cognizance of the designs that these gardens will surround. They should also be able to provide valid references and they should be able to showcase similar projects that were successfully completed. If they are going to maintain the gardens they should also be able to show that they have qualified staff and the equipment that is needed.

Human activities do not need to be detrimental to the environment. Landscaping construction projects can do much to make good the damage caused by building processes. In addition, everybody enjoys a beautiful landscape. It therefore makes good sense to plan the development of large parks and gardens as part of any new building project.




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