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This is what a few of our members have to say...
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"I am starting to use PlantPartner almost how it should
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Rachael Marsden, Landscape Architect, Proffitts
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"That is exactly the level of information I need and the photos really add an extra layer of information so thanks for this." [the above was in response to a request for comments on an element of
tree planting] |
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Matthew Goddard, Landscape Architect
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE | "Many thanks for
your demonstration this morning. I must confess that I hadn't used PP [PlantPARTNER] before. But after your talk, I have spent half an hour or so finding my way around it and have succesfully updated my mixes and specs in KeyScape using it. Easy to use and has a nice clean feel about it. I'll be using it a lot more." |
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Darren Hickmott, Landscape Architect
ARUP |
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| LOCAL AUTHORITY | "...I find P.Partner a very useful tool, I can't imagine we would not renew our subscription. In fact I have been using it only today for a school planting plan." | |||
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Nigel Cox, Landscape Architect
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council |
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE | Landscape Architect: I have been asked by one of our clients for a 'quick favour' regarding one of their projects, e.g. we are not getting paid for our time! ...looking for advice on planting that would be suitable for a schools ground and are looking for general guidance about what plants would be suitable and which not suitable. I was wondering if I could do a search some how on the 'health and safety' tab to generate a list for them. PlantPARTNER: Landscape Architect: |
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE | "Thanks for all
the help. I've managed to get everything I want to do. It really is a useful tool!" |
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Tony Askins, Landscape Architect
Space Group |
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| LOCAL AUTHORITY | Must have a degree
or equivalent in Landscape Architecture/Design, knowledge of PC and CAD
equipment/software (preferably AutoCAD, Keyscape, PlantPartner and NBS Landscape). Only applicants with the relevent qualifications and specific landscape experience will be considered. |
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE | “At the moment it is mainly myself who uses the software for which I can truly say that PlantPARTNER has both helped and saved time" | |||
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Rhona Harley, Landscape Architect
Robert Petrow Associates |
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| ORGANISATION | “I don’t think that it is necessary to come to the office as I need no persuasion to buy the product – it is a lifeline when doing landscape schemes!" | |||
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Louise Bacon, Project Manager
Community Links Scotland |
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| EDUCATIONAL | “…
I think it is an invaluable part of the curriculum and it is the best database
available. ...” |
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Mike Baldwin, Learning Director Derby College |
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE | "I
think you are aware that we have had some difficulties with our computer
system recently and this has caused no end of problems with file retrieval
and continuity with ongoing projects.
Throughout this trying time it has been of inestimable help to be
able to continue to work on projects using PlantPARTNER as our information
is stored on the Web not on our pc. This is obviously very valuable as
it enables easy access from other computers in other venues. I found it
particularly useful to be able to use the photograph section to show to
a client whilst in Greece this summer. A very efficient system which we
continue to find immensely useful." |
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Paul Beckmann, Landscape Architect Agathoclis Beckmann |
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| GROUNDWORK TRUST |
“Yes
of course we wish to continue with PlantPARTNER. It proves very useful for
the team.” |
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Mark Knight, Landscape Services Manager
Groundwork Manchester, Salford and Trafford - a subscriber since 2003 |
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PRIVATE AUTHORITY |
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"This
is just a quick note to say thanks for running the training event for us
earlier today.
Although the majority of those present are on the architectural rather than landscape side of the business, I think we all found it very useful as your explanation of the system was very clear and the whole thing seems to be set up in a very logical and user friendly way, which is helpful to those of us that are not trained as Landscape Architects. Hopefully, your explanation will encourage more of us to have a go with the software and to have more confidence about making better informed selections of appropriate plant material. I think that we will all be able to make use of the illustrations
etc as these are an excellent way of giving clients a clear idea of what
the proposed planting on a project should look like." |
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Alf Plant, Director
Ainsley Gommon Architects |
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| PRIVATE PRACTICE | "At
last, this is exactly what the industry has been waiting for, the ultimate
in plant selection and schedule creation. It's excellent!" |
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TEP-The Environment Partnership
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PRIVATE PRACTICE | "PlantPARTNER
is a superior plant selector with easy access, an excellent range of images,
comprehensive specifications and availability indicators. Having benefited from a consistent stream of developments and enhancements over the course of our subscription, this being our second year, we very much look forward to what PlantPARTNER has to offer in the near future. I have no hesitation in recommending PlantPARTNER to anyone involved in plant selection." |
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Phil Deeley, Partner - The Appleton Group
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PRIVATE AUTHORITY |
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"Thank you very much for presenting PlantPARTNER to us. It's well laid out and so quick and easy to use ... ... we were all very impressed with the package; there is no doubt that it will be a great success." | |
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David Forsythe, Landscape Architect
CAPITA Symonds (Cumbria) |
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GROUNDWORK TRUST |
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"I've
worked as a contract draughtsman for many years, more recently working as
a Landscape Technical Officer alongside Landscape Architects on regeneration
projects. Coming from a building background, I'm lacking in basic plant
knowledge. I've found that PlantPARTNER is very user friendly and I can
create plant schedules that mean something to me. I'm learning what a plant
looks like rather than just seeing the latin name in a list. The process
is more real to me. As a Technician the library of images is fantasic for creating consulation material so others can see what is being specified, and how it will look throughout the changing seasons. The fact that I can import schedule information into other software packages saves me much needed time in the creation of tender documents." |
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Mike Holmes, Landscape Technical Officer
Groundwork Wirral |
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HOUSING TRUST |
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"I
now can't do without PlantPARTNER. I find it very useful and time saving
in many ways. I personally find useful the output of the professional plant schedule which can just be faxed to nurseries and how easy and time saving it is to use PlantPARTNER to specify exactly what I want and to help me decide exactly what I want. Images & product availability indicators are also invaluable." |
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Deborah Oakley, Horticultural Adviser
Yorkshire Metropolitan Housing Association |
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PRIVATE PRACTICE |
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"The
web site looks great, functions very well and is well thought through. With
excellent accessibility, PlantPARTNER is ideal for preparing shortlists
and schedules or for use simply as a reference tool. The low cost meant that it was not a problem taking up at least one year's subscription - we are now in our second year!" |
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Tom Hollick, Director - BCA Landscape
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LOCAL AUTHORITY |
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"The
landscape architects have found it to be a very useful tool in assisting
the planning and design of quality landscaping schemes. As for myself I have been able to utilise PlantPARTNER in the redrafting of some of our Supplemental Planning Guidance documents and to that end PlantPARTNER must have one of the most complete set of images for the most relevant array of plants used within the trade. This makes it particularly useful when considering municipal and TPO replanting schemes. As for its accessibility, it is surely the ultimate in hot-desking!" |
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Tom Devine, Tree Officer
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council |
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GROUNDWORK TRUST |
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"PlantPARTNER
is proving indispensable in our work, particularly the images which are
an excellent way of involving Community Groups in their own projects. Where
else can you get 3500+ images (and very presentable too) together with additions
automatically provided on a regular basis AND which can be used freely within
presentations! Moreover, for new colleagues recently starting out in the profession, PlantPARTNER again helps to minimise thelearning curve in the preparation of appropriate plant schedules. As well as being able to use one subscription for the whole office accessing the site all at the same time if needs be, it's not surprising then that PlantPARTNER paid for itself just in the time saved within the first few weeks of its use." |
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Adam Brouard, Design & Contracts Mgr (West)
Groundwork St Helens, Knowsley, Sefton & Liverpool |
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"We
have worked closely with PlantPARTNER from the earliest stages of its development.
Whether it is used standalone or in conjunction with our KeySCAPE and KeyPLANTING
software, there is no doubt that it provides a very professional and committed
service to the landscape professional. Being web-based, it is: simple to use; accessible 24-7 from any location around the world; quickly updated to reflect available nursery stock; and, requires no installation CD's for updates. As such, it is an essential resource of any landscape office" |
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Mike Shilton, Group Landscape Architect
Key Systems |
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PRIVATE PRACTICE
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"I
am very impressed with how it works - I found I was able to tag straight
into my drawing within minutes of generating a search list on the web site - the speed of the whole process is great. This is one of many functions which surely make this product unbeatable." |
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Julian Gladman, Landscape Architect
Fairhursts Design Group |
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ESTATE |
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"Your excellent product provides enough information to make valid judgements with confidence and is so easy to use too! Clearly, a large amount of work has gone into its creation, making PlantPARTNER a big package at a small price." | |
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Barry Cox - University of Warwick
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LOCAL AUTHORITY |
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"To
have PlantPARTNER always at hand wherever you are is very convenient and
to know that it is being constantly updated and developed with assistance
by e-mail or telephone is most reassuring. Furthermore, my request to have
a plant added to PlantPARTNER's main database for everyone as well as myself
to see & use, was carried out within hours. Most impressive!" |
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Helen Jones, Landscape Architect Nottinghamshire County
Council
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"I'd like to thank you for sending me this file. I am sure that it is the best database design I have received so far." | |
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Crercio O. Silva, DBTools Development
(Data Management Software since 2001) DBTools Software http://www.dbtools.com.br |
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