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Custom-made concrete elements in garden and landscape design offer enormous creative possibilities, but are often integrated into the planning process too late. In this podcast episode, we speak with Dominik Estermann from CREABETON AG and Matthias Wipfli from Wipfli Bausupport about the key success factors for the economical and sustainable implementation of concrete elements. The experts explain why communication with manufacturers is crucial in the early planning phase to optimally manage costs, deadlines, and technical requirements. Significant savings can be achieved, especially with benches, fountains, planting beds, tree surrounds, or custom shapes, through recurring geometries. Another key topic is the selection of the right surface finish and its impact on costs, aesthetics, and slip resistance. The podcast also explains how transport, relocation, and construction site logistics should be considered as early as the tendering stage. The interviewees highlight the advantages that Swiss manufacturers offer in terms of quality, flexibility, and service. Sustainability, material cycles, and the recycling of concrete also play an important role. Landscape architects, construction managers, and gardeners who want to successfully use high-quality concrete elements will find numerous practical tips and concrete recommendations in this episode. Download the checklist for custom-made concrete elements here: https://creabeton.ch/de/checkliste-be... Contact Dominik Estermann - LinkedIn profile The 4 main topics of the episode: ● Early planning and manufacturer integration ○ Why landscape architects should involve manufacturers as early as the cost estimation phase. ○ What planning data is necessary for precise quotes and cost certainty. ● Cost optimization through intelligent design ○ How recurring shapes and radii reduce formwork costs. ○ Why standardization offers ecological and economic advantages. ● Surfaces, colors, and design options ○ Differences between sandblasted, bush-hammered, and honed surfaces. • Which color options are possible for concrete and how these affect costs. • Logistics, relocation, and sustainability • Why transport and crane logistics must be considered early on. • What advantages Swiss production, short delivery routes, and concrete recycling offer.