Case Studies

GREEN PARK, READING

Once an area of waste land, Green Park (owned by Mapletree since 2017) was transformed in to a lush business park which nurtures not only growing and established business but a huge variety of wildlife. The 198 acres of beautiful grounds have shown how a thriving business site can be intrinsic in promoting biodiversity and is the only business park currently in the UK who has been awarded and retained the Biodiversity Benchmark Award following annual inspections.

THE BIODIVERSITY BENCHMARK AWARD

The efforts towards biodiversity have led Green Park to be accredited with The Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Benchmark award and is the only business park to receive such an accolade. We are very proud to have received this award and praise such as:

It is great to see the commitment made by Green Park to protecting and enhancing biodiversity on their landholding. They fully deserve to have achieved the Biodiversity Benchmark on their site. – The Wildlife Trusts

COMMUNITY AROUND WILDLIFE

Our ongoing practices onsite have led to an established biodiversity working group which invites occupiers to participate in different biodiversity events and practices.

REGENT’S PLACE, LONDON

The centre of London isn’t often considered the place for biodiversity but Regent’s Place shows how you can offer a safe haven for wildlife in an urban Eden.

INSECT HOTELS

One of the more striking additions to Regent’s Park is the introduction of beautiful custom made insect hotels which suspend between the trees. Next to one of the busiest streets in London we want to ensure there is safe refuge to insects who might need somewhere to rest, reproduce or hibernate.

BIODIVERSITY PLANTING

Too often the standard for city planting is very standardized, easily maintained box hedging. We believe we can do better to ensure there is a variety of plant life to encourage a variety of insects and animals on the campus.

Within a week of changing the planting scheme buff tail bumblebees and holly blue butterflies were photographed there.

GREEN EVENTS

Noticing the difference in wildlife around campus attracted the interest of occupiers. Nature walks and terrarium workshops have been included so the community feeling of an inclusive environment for both people and wildlife is shared around the site.

Q&S are a totally professional organisation - extremely co-operative, flexible and very creative when asked for ideas regarding upgrading or replanting of areas.

Marylebone Cricket Club

Quality & Service were awarded the exterior landscaping contract for Green Park in January 2013, and immediately set to work on improving and sharpening the look of the landscaping around the 195 acre business community though their attention to detail and stringent horticultural maintenance programmes. Their strong, highly visible and professional management style has ensured that any actions required pertaining to landscaping issues have been dealt with quickly and effectively. The quality

Green Park

Q&S have carried out both our external and internal gardening contracts on site since September 2001. They are a reliable pro-active company who have always provided a good calibre of staff on site.

South Bank Centre

It is well documented in meeting minutes that the maintenance team have responded quickly and efficiently to issues relating to the day to day running of individual sites. The level of their workmanship and attention to detail has resulted in all sites running smoothly and looking immaculate at all times and is a credit to all involved. We feel that the service provided by Q&S and their gardening teams is second to none.

Charles Funke Associates

We have worked with the Q&S team at Green Park since they were awarded the contract in January 2013. Since this time they have carried out both maintenance and capital works to a high standard and with total client satisfaction. They have maintained a stable, capable and committed workforce. Their staff have gone beyond the provisions of the contract and engaged with a number of local interest groups in giving talks and site tours. We would recommend them for other contracts.

Place Design & Planning

NJC have a close relationship with Q&S. Our teams work well together and there is a real feeling of teamwork and there is often the need to assist each other in achieving our goals, working in close partnership for the benefit of our clients.

Not Just Cleaning – Associate Director

Quality & Service Limited’s .... method of work and actioning issues appertaining to landscape has been dealt with diligently and effectively. Their quality of work is of a high standard reflecting their tender bid.

Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust

Quality & Service Ltd responsibilities include the upkeep and maintenance of 32 acres of prestigious Estate situated in the centre of London. Their proactive approach combined with a sense of pride produces high quality work

Broadgate Estates Limited

The dedication and understanding shown by Q and S Ltd, to improving and securing the biodiversity of Green Park Business Park is exceptional, even down to choosing bat boxes made largely with recycled material. A day spent with the Q and S staff, while they happily and easily put up 50 boxes, in the idyllic surroundings of Green Park left me very hopeful and optimistic, if all Business Parks could be like that! Led by an expert bat ecologist (Stacey Waring), the young trees and those without nat

Greenwood Ecohabits

It is great to see the commitment made by Green Park to protecting and enhancing biodiversity on their landholding. They fully deserve to have achieved the Biodiversity Benchmark on their site.

The Wildlife Trusts

We developed a great partnership with Q&S at our Green Park Village development in Reading as their commitment and passion for biodiversity has been remarkable. Their continuous support will be invaluable to help us build a sustainable community, enhance our biodiversity potential and ensure wildlife is encouraged throughout this unique lakeside setting.

Berkeley Homes

During the time we have worked with Q&S their team has been central to implementation of the Park’s Ecological Management Plan, ensuring bespoke habitat management measures are undertaken effectively and facilitating ecological monitoring surveys. They repeatedly demonstrate their commitment to effective management and enhancement of biodiversity while maintaining a high quality landscape setting.

Peter Brett Associates