ENERGY
sports fields and parks , mowing , gardening and even burial and sexton services .
As for the future of Asplundh New Zealand , the main aim is to continue with what they are doing , only better . “ I think there ’ s strong benefit in focusing on what we ’ re currently doing and doing it better and delivering better value for money to our clients ,” says Burt .
Keeping pace with rapidly-changing technology is key to this . Burt is excited by the potential of LiDAR ( light detecting and ranging ) – laser scanning technology that is being introduced into vegetation management to capture vegetation data around distribution and transmission lines to identify areas with clearance issues . “ When harnessed correctly it is a powerful tool ,” he says .
He foresees an increasingly collaborative approach to vegetation management , with an online portal where members of the public can report issues and learn about risks . “ They can start to take ownership .”
Whatever the technology may be , Burt is positive about the next few years . “ I think the future looks bright ,” he says . “ It ’ s going to be exciting to evolve the business and see how the industry evolves over the next three to five years .”
Company Information
NAME
Asplundh
INDUSTRY
Vegetation Management
HEADQUARTERS
PO Box 14-501 , Panmure , Auckland , 1741 , Panmure , Auckland New Zealand , 1741
FOUNDED
1928
EMPLOYEES
250
WEBSITE www . asplundh . co . nz www . asplundh . co . nz 91