Landscape Queensland Industries Association

LQ EDUCATION PROGRAM | ESTIMATING + QUOTING WORKSHOP

Getting your quoting right is the difference between a job that pays and one that eats into your margin. So a switched-on bunch of LQ members jumped in to sharpen their estimating and quoting skills at our recent full-day workshop.

It was a lively day, with members from all over Queensland and every corner of the industry working together and collaborating. We covered plenty of practical ground including estimating theory, spotting the pitfalls that quietly cost you, and unpacking labour.

Several of our Board Members also shared how they build accuracy into their own estimating and quoting with simple, elegant solutions from experience-led industry leaders who catch the bigger picture, every time. Beyond the prepared material, the day was strengthened with real-world examples and hands-on support throughout. Those on the day were also able to test drive a new digital tool we've been developing (more on that coming soon).

A big thank you to all who came along. Taking time out of the business to work on the business is never easy, but it's an investment in your business and your team. There's real value in stepping away and connecting with the industry, and a good reminder that you're not doing this on your own.

Our Education Program is built for our members, shaped by real industry pressures and guided by industry standards.

This workshop also included funding support, with major thanks to LQ partner Construction Skills Queensland.

Presenters:
Steve Jameson, Landscape Skills
Paul Luck, TAFE Queensland

Special Contributors:
Brett Oakley, Park Lane Landscapes
Jim Stewart, Boss Gardenscapes
Andrew Bottomley, TLCC

If you missed out and would like to jump in on an Estimating and Quoting Workshop, or Tendering and Procurement, reach out to the LQ team so we can keep you in the loop.

Landscape Skills TAFE Queensland Park Lane Landscapes Boss Gardenscapes The Landscape Construction Company

Census Night is Tuesday 11 August, and we need your help.

Every five years, Australia counts its workforce. How you describe your job on Census Night determines how the landscaping industry is counted, funded and supported for the next five years.

When landscape workers write "labourer" or "gardener," they disappear into a category that does not represent them or the industry. Workforce data from the Census shapes government decisions on training funding, apprenticeship investment and skills recognition. When our industry is undercounted, those decisions get made without us.

This Census, make sure Landscape is in your answers. One small change. Big impact.

Our free industry guide covers six streams of the landscape industry. Find your role, follow the guide, and share it with your whole team before Tuesday.

landscapequeensland.com.au/census2026

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Census 2026 Every five years, Australia counts its workforce. How you describe your job on Census Night, Tuesday 11 August 2026, determines how the landscaping industry is counted, funded and supported for the next five years.

Brisbane has ambitious living infrastructure objectives, and the landscape sector is at the heart of delivering them.

This panel brings together consultants, landscape architects, project managers, developers and experienced professionals to explore the Brisbane Green Factor, the Green Grid and what the next six years mean for our industry.

But translating policy and design intent into successful on-ground outcomes requires collaboration across government, design, development and industry. This panel brings together the key voices closest to that work.

Join us at the Greenscapes + Green Expo on Thursday 6 August for a practical and forward-looking discussion on what the landscape sector needs to understand and prepare for over the next six years.

A trade-only event open to all industry professionals.
Register now at greenscapeshow.com.au or visit our bio for more links!

Who is going to build Queensland's green future?

The pipeline of work has never been stronger, yet finding and developing the skilled, work-ready people to deliver it remains one of the industry's most pressing concerns.

Join us at the Greenscapes + Green Expo on Wednesday 5 August for a conversation about workforce strategy across the sector. From apprenticeships and traineeships to migration and visa pathways, team culture and retention, this session covers every avenue available to businesses trying to build and hold onto good people.

The timing could not be better. A national landscaping skills review is currently underway and new government initiatives are creating real incentives for employers ready to invest in apprentices.

Whether you are looking to grow your team, invest in training or simply want to understand where the workforce conversation is headed, this is a session worth being in the room for.

The future of the industry is being shaped right now. Be part of that conversation.

A trade-only event open to all industry professionals.
Register now at greenscapeshow.com.au or visit our bio for more links!

Brisbane 2032 is more than a sporting event. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape our cities, our green spaces and our industry.

Queensland's leading voices in design, government, placemaking and city-building come together to explore how green infrastructure and urban greening can shape the future of Brisbane and South East Queensland.

From the Brisbane 2032 legacy to emerging opportunities across the landscape and greenlife supply chain, this is your chance to hear directly from the people helping shape the vision for our cities.

Join us for the Welcome and Opening Panel at the Greenscapes + Green Expo on Wednesday 5 August at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

A trade-only event open to all industry professionals.
Register now at greenscapeshow.com.au or visit our bio for more links!





Image credit: COX and Hassell | Brisbane Stadium artist impression.

From soil health and biodiversity to career pathways and the future of horticulture, our friends at the Australian Institute of Horticulture are bringing a fantastic range of education to the Greenscapes + Green Expo, and the sessions are open to all attendees.

Covering Practical Plant and Soil Health, the importance of Biodiversity in the Green Life Sector, and Future Voices of Horticulture, these sessions offer something for everyone in the industry — whether you are an experienced practitioner, a business owner, or just starting out.

A trade-only event open to all industry professionals.
Register now at greenscapeshow.com.au or visit our bio for more links!
Registrations are required; spots are limited - Don't miss out!

Every successful landscape starts with what is happening beneath the surface.

Whether you are a contractor managing large-scale installations, a landscape architect designing spaces that need to perform for years to come, or a small business striving to deliver outstanding results, soil health is the foundation everything else is built on.

Join us at the Greenscapes + Green Expo Education Program on Thursday 6 August for a practical session exploring the relationship between soil biology, chemistry and physical structure, and how these factors influence plant establishment, growth, resilience and longevity.

Walk away with practical insights into assessing and improving soil health, reducing plant failures and creating landscapes that continue to thrive long after installation.

A trade-only event open to all industry professionals.
Register now at greenscapeshow.com.au or visit our bio for more links!