Workshop Series: Getting quoting right + sandstone fundamentals

Proudly Sponsored by TLA Gold Sponsor

Gosford Quarries, TLA gold sponsor, is proud to sponsor and host the upcoming event Getting quoting right + sandstone fundamentals at their Terrey Hills showroom. The evening will include presentations by estimating guru Anna Turner and Gosford Quarries expert. PLUS TLA will be presenting a sneak peek of the new online rates guide!

Presentation 1: Systemising the quoting process

Presented by: Anna Turner, Co-founder Gauge PM

The pitfalls for businesses when estimating the costs of work are numerous. All clients have a budget, so it is vital to understand it and know your work fits within this budget.

This presentation aims to provide you with an overview of what you need to know to get quoting right… which means no nasty surprises for you or your client!

Key topics to be discussed

• The benefits of a systemised approach
• Tools of the trade (things you need to price efficiently)
• 10 steps to submitting a price

About your presenter
Anna Turner is a professional landscape estimator. She has worked extensively with landscape designers and contractors, pricing and managing projects for over 20 years. Anna has contributed to the industry quoting bible, The Landscape Association Rates Guide. She also contributes regularly to the Landscape Contractor Magazine, on the topics of landscape estimating, project and business management. Anna currently splits her working days between estimating residential and commercial projects, and helping landscape contractors increase profit and reduce risk.

Presentation 2: Sandstone Fundamentals

Presented by: Gosford Quarries

This practical workshop, presented by Gosford Quarries expert Gary Hargreaves, will show you the latest cladding types on the market, demonstrate recommended applications, talk you through the difference between oxidising and non-oxidising stones and demonstrate the best ways to clean sandstone. Gary will also guide you through some bespoke applications of sandstone including carved blocks for use in playgrounds and water-features.

Key topics to be discussed

• Different types of cladding and recommended applications
• Difference between Oxidising and Non-oxidising stones
• How to clean sandstone

Meet your Presenter
This practical workshop, presented by Gosford Quarries expert Gary Hargreaves, will show you the latest cladding types on the market, demonstrate recommended applications, talk you through the difference between oxidising and non-oxidising stones and demonstrate the best ways to clean sandstone. Gary will also guide you through some bespoke applications of sandstone including carved blocks for use in playgrounds and water-features.

About Gosford Quarries
Gosford Quarries has been the name synonymous with sandstone in Australia for nearly 100 years and are widely recognised as an industry leader for their expertise in the quarrying and processing of natural Australian sandstone. They are leading consultants in sandstone and are the most reliable and specified sandstone by landscape Architects since 1922.

Presentation 3: Sneak Peek of the New Online Rates Guide

Presented by: TLA

Event registrations have closed for this event. If you would like to register please contact the TLA team team@landscapeassociation.com.au.

Note: Presentations will be held indoors, numbers are limited.

Finger food (grazing table) will be provided at this event. Networking and drinks will take place around the firepit.