On Friday mornings one of #UMS' meeting rooms becomes a “learning hub” as our Horticulture Apprentices have group study time. Today’s discussion point - Rongoā Māori & the healing power of plants. Keep up the great work Alex, Travis, Loretta & Tama & a big thank you to Richard.

On 3rd July 2018, UMS won the City of Casey’s sportsground contract. This marked a huge achievement for UMS because for the first time the Council had awarded the contract for all the zones. Full article: goo.gl/AHmy2E #CityofCasey #UMS #GroundsandOpenSpace

Did you know #ReactiveMaintenance is three times more costly than #ProactiveMaintenance? Despite knowing this, some firms still choose to repair their facility only when it faces major breakdown. Click to read the full article: goo.gl/oyVRXD #FMProvider #UMSAdvantage

It’s #NZFlowerWeek so how appropriate that our Horticulture Apprentices visited Van Lier Nurseries for their training field trip this week. Great to be able to participate in #NZFlowerWeek, a week-long celebration of the best that the New Zealand flower industry has to offer.

In the 2018 “InStonnington” Spring Edition, #StonningtonCityCouncil recognised UMS' efforts in creating open space through pocket parks. Several new local parks in Prahran have recently been completed by #UMS and are now open to the public. Source: goo.gl/Ao7wru

Big baseball weekend in New Zealand and we are stoked to be part of it! #UMS and delivery partner, #RecreationalServices, have ensured the playing areas of #McLeodPark are in exceptional condition for this weekend’s first ever professional franchise baseball league game.

UMS is partnering with Metro Trains Melbourne to clean up the graffiti on the network. The UMS Graffiti Removal Team was spotted on Channel Nine News delivering a new initiative, removing the unsightly graffiti from the train corridors at night. #UMS #UrbanMaintenanceSystems

Did you know the #SydneyPark kilns were built in 1893? The Sydney Park kilns in St Peters holds cultural and historical importance for the city. UMS is proud to have delivered #GraffitiMaintenance works for the City of Sydney. Full article: bit.ly/2WJAXTC #UMS

#UMS is pleased to report that Daniel Sacco, Account Manager, was invited by Parks & Leisure Australia VIC/TAS to deliver a presentation on sports field maintenance at the #SportsSurfacesSeminar. Full article: bit.ly/2GqM9hE #SportsFieldMaintenance #UrbanMaintenanceSystems #UMS

In late March, UMS had the opportunity to become a Golf Hole Sponsor for the annual Hobson Bay Community Fund Golf Day at the Kooringal Golf Club. Read the full article here: bit.ly/2JfKdvr #UrbanMaintenanceSystems #HobsonsBayCommunityFund #Fundraising #GolfDay

#UMS’s Executive Chairman, Campbell Walker, has always been passionate about supporting and giving back to the local community. Mr Walker’s altruism can be seen in UMS's staff pro bono support in #CaitlinsRetreat for the past 10 years. Read full article: bit.ly/2KLbztP

In May, the dilapidated barn at Puhoi Pioneers Memorial Park was deconstructed by a subcontractor of #UMS New Zealand for safety reasons to meet the Auckland Council new strategy to drastically reduce construction waste. Full article: bit.ly/2LfNI6W

#UMS NZ is expanding its services to Auckland Council. We'll provide full #facilitiesmaintenance services to the Council’s buildings and open spaces. Our delivery partners will also undertake a significant range of streetscape services. Full article: bit.ly/2YKjYp3

We are extremely proud to announce that the City of Casey has awarded #UMS the right to deliver their #GraffitiRemovalServices contract for the next 3 years, effective from the 1st August this year. Full article: bit.ly/2zdCJm6 #GroundsandOpenSpace #FMProvider

UMS celebrates Ryan Hughes, Grounds and Open Space Apprentice, who recently completed his Certificate III in Parks and Gardens. Ryan is the first #UMS employed apprentice to complete his #apprenticeship. Full article: bit.ly/2LePBhz

UMS and Civic Contractors are thrilled to have started a trial of the GUMDROP LTD at Auckland Council ‘s Te Manawa (the new library located at Westgate) and West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre in Henderson. Full article: bit.ly/2m1mAgv

In support of Old R U OK? account (please use @ruokanyday), UMS HQ had a wonderful morning tea where our staff were encouraged to ask, “Are you OK?” at work. At UMS, we strive to foster a culture where our staff feel comfortable asking and answering this simple yet important question. #RUOKDay2019 #ItsOkNotToBeOk

In September 2018, #UMS Chippendale was approached to remove graffiti in the Shea’s Creek Stormwater Channel. The upgrade to the stormwater channel is a multimillion-dollar joint venture project involving Sydney Water and City of Sydney Council. More at: bit.ly/2JA4Stx

In July, #UMS NZ started collecting #greenwaste that would have normally been sent to landfill and have been transported it to Envirofert to be turned into compost. Since then, we have already diverted 5500kg of green waste from the landfill this year. #sustainability #recycle