Knowledge
- Speaker Events
- The Big Picture
- Media articles and press releases
- Resources
- Job Vacancies
Speaker Events
In October 2011 Nick Regos and Dr Kit Miyamoto joined forces to address a Wellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon event. The focus of the session was to outline the lessons learnt from Christchurch and other global events/projects, and to encourage Wellington businesses to adopt integrated project and risk management approaches, which by assessing potential loss models provide economical responses that address seismic risk and ensure buildings are safe and compliant with building and seismic codes.
Nick heads up Impact’s South Island office and is currently project managing the Christchurch Central City Plan. Dr Miyamoto is the CEO of international seismic and structural engineering firm Miyamoto International. Nick met Kit whilst engaged in the Christchurch Speaker Series during July and they quickly realised the benefits of an aligned engineering/project management approach to the issues that building owners and stakeholders are facing in Canterbury, nationally and in other disaster zones around the world. You can view a video of the speaker event including the presentation here.
Nick was the keynote speaker at the IPENZ Christchurch chapter AGM in November. The focus of Nick’s presentation was on: comprehensive project management approaches demonstrated through his experience with local and international mega-projects; the importance that leadership and employee engagement will play as demand for resources surges during the rebuild of Christchurch; and the need for integrated forward planning in the short, medium and long term to truly assess compounding effects.
The Big Picture
Welcome to Impact’s quarterly newsletter. If you would like to receive this newsletter via mail please complete the enquiry form in our contact section.
Our next issue is due in February 2012 and we will be focusing on the completion of Scots College’s brand new Crative and Performing Arts Centre which opens in Term 1, 2012. We will also eb focusing on some of our new projects in Christchurch as well as an update on the outcome of the Central City Plan presentation to Goverment.
Our current issue celebrates the completion of the Covered Sports Centre at Scots College. The issue also features our achievement of the quarter – the new District, Family and High Courts in Gisborne (Ministry of Justice).
To read the latest issue, please click on the November 2011 Big Picture issue below.
Issues 2011
November 2011
In November Impact completed work on Wellington’s Scots College’s stunning new Covered Sports Centre. The Centre was officially opened on 4 November and attended by several sports and political figures including old boy Victor Vito, former cricketers Don Neely, and Martin Sneddon, and Mayor Celia Wade-Brown.
August 2011
During August, the Christchurch Central City Draft Plan was compelted and adopted unanimously by the Christchurch City Councillors on 11 August. Impact was recognised for their significant contribution.
In other news, a new hangar at Wellington International Airport is well underway. This new 2000-square metre hangar will be operated by ExecuJet Aviation Australasia.
May 2011
During May, Impact were appointed by Christchurch City Council as Programme and Project Manager for delivery of the Central City Plan. Such a recovery plan is essential in leading the rebuilding of Christchurch CBD following the recent earthquakes.
February 2011
Welcome to our February issue featuring the start of construction of the National Library of New Zealand.
Issues 2010
November 2010
Welcome to our 6-page November issue featuring the newly completed Rock at Wellington International Airport. Apart from the The Rock, construction has started on site at the Gisborne District and High Court and construction is continuing at Scots College.
August 2010
It’s been a busy month for Impact with a number of projects reaching key milestones. In July Impact completed the project management of the Wanganui District Court extension for the Ministry of Justice.
June 2010
This quarter we celebrate the completion of two new duty-free outlets at Wellington International Airport for JR Duty Free.
Issues 2009
November 2009
Green myths exposed by Impact – There is such a lot of media information on ‘green’ building that it can seem overwhelming. New projects, new products and new ways of doing things can be challenging and daunting. But it is not so complicated! Here are some green myths exposed and explained…
July 2009
Insights from an influential NZ leader – Impact interviewed Paul Elenio, GM Fairfax Central Region, responsible for $60m of Fairfax Australasia’s $190m annual sales.
Issues 2008
October 2008
Impact asked the two major (political) parties, weeks out from the 2008 election, “What are the issues with the Resource Management Act, and if elected, what will you do to resolve these issues?”
Media articles and press releases
Impact Expands it’s Wellington & Christchurch Offices – Press Release
9 November 2011
Impact Project Management has continued its strong growth during 2011 with four further appointments to its Wellington and Christchurch offices.
Wellington Firm Attributes Growth to Diversity – Radio NZ
8 November 2011
Co-director of Wellington-based company Impact Project Management, David Weir, says the key to its success in difficult economic times has been its diverse range of clients.
Impact to Manage the Co-operative Bank Rollout - Press Release
27 October 2011
Impact Project Management has been appointed to project manage the re-branding roll-out at The Co-operative Bank, formerly PSIS. The company will manage the re-branding and refurbishment at the bank’s 32 nationwide branches. PSIS became New Zealand’s first co-operative bank after gaining registration from the Reserve Bank this month. PSIS will now be called The Co-operative Bank.
Heed Quake Lesson, Says Project Boss - Dom Post
8 October 2011
Commercial property owners in Wellington need to a sopt a radically different risk management philosophy following the Christchurch earthquakes, says project managemebnt expert Garth Palmer… “Property owners and businesses now have a clearer understanding of their obligations to tenants..”
TVNZ AMP Business – Growing Business
26 September 2011
TVNZ’s AMP Business show host Nadine Chalmers-Ross talks to Garth Palmer, a Dirctor of Impact Project Management about the management of the Christchurch city rebuild and the subsequent growth of its business.
Media Release – Impact Appoints New Project Managers in Christchurch Office
30 August 2011
Impact Project Management has continued its strong growth during 2011 with two further appointments to its Christchurch Office.
Council Defends Consultants’ Fees – The Press
The Christchurch City Council has defended the appointment process for the consultants, who have been appointed without the approval of councillors. New Zealand company Impact Project Management has the biggest contract, being paid $878,936.
Public needs assurance progress being made on quake rebuild plans, says project manager - Dom Post/The Press/Taranaki Daily News/Timaru Herald/Southland Times
20 June 2011
The man leading the project management of the new Christchurch master plan says there is increasing urgency to show that progress is being made. Nick Regos, a director of Impact Project Management, said residents understood that the rebuild needed to be properly planned, but wanted momentum for fear businesses could leave.
Media Release – Impact appointed project managers for Christchurch City Council’s Central City plan
20 June 2011
Imapct Project Management has been appointed programme and project manager for the development of the Christchurch City Council’s Central City vision following the destruction caused by the region’s earthquakes.
Builder numbers need to double to meet demand – Dominion Post
07 June 2011
Imapct Project Management has been appointed programme and project manager for the development of the Christchurch City Council’s Central City vision following the destruction caused by the region’s earthquakes.
Media Release – Neil Rennison Project Manager Appointment (Impact Project Management Wellington Office)
13 May 2011
Impact Project Management has continued its strong growth in 2011 with another appointment to its Wellington office. Neil, who originates from the UK, brings a wealth of international project management experience – working in both the public and private sectors, primarily on infrastructure and refurbishment projects.
Unified rebuild is the way to go - NZ Herald
07 April 2011
Nick Regos (South Island Chief Executive of Impact Project Management) writes on tragedy after the February 22 Christchurch earthquake and the urgent urban planning opportunity it offers.
► 2010
Media Release – Impact opens Christchurch office
13 December 2010
Impact Project Management celebrates a milestone achievement with the opening of its first South Island office in Christchurch.
The office will be led by Nick Regos, who has recently returned to Christchurch after five years in the Middle East providing strategic project management expertise to private and public sector clients. Nick’s family will be joining him in the establishment of a new home base in Canterbury.
Project manager between ‘Rock’ and a hard place – Dominion Post
20 November 2010
Garth Palmer likes a challenge. As a director of Impact Project Management, he’s been co-ordinating the team of contractors and designers charged with building “the Rock”, Wellington Airport’s new international terminal – the final stage of a $60 million development project.
Media Relase – Alex Sargent Appointment (Impact Project Management Wellington Office)
11 November 2010
Impact Project Management has underlined its strong recent growth with a new appointment to its Wellington office.
Airport Terminal smashed pumpkin reputation – Dominion Post/Stuff.co.nz
27 October 2010
Project manager Garth Palmer of Impact Project Management said building the new terminal set a new benchmark for challenging projects.
“The Rock was arguably one of New Zealand’s most complex and challenging construction projects to oversee.”
Terminal feedback ‘positive’ – Southland Times
27 October 2010
WIAL says it has had positive feedback fromt he first members of the public to see inside its controversial new international terminal.
Media Release – The Rock (Impact Project Management)
26 October 2010
Wellington Airport’s new international terminal, The Rock, was arguably one of New Zealand’s most complex and challenging construction projects to oversee, according to Impact Project Management.
The invisible force – Construction News Volume 5/Issue 5 – October/November 2010
15 October 2010
Garth Palmer, founder and co-Director of Impact Project Management in Wellington, says that the better a project management company does its job, the more ‘invisible’ it tends to be.
Building Upgrade progress – September/October 2010 (Scot’s College Weblink)
October 2010
Work has been progressing extremely well at Scots College over the past month. Demolition, excavation and the screw piles are now complete with little disruption to the school or the surrounding neighbours. The construction of the ‘lift’ pit, basement walls and basement slab are continuing on schedule, despite a very wet winter and wet early spring weather.
Media Relase – Mattias Nilsson Senior Project Manager Appointment (Impact Project Management Wellington Office)
20 September 2010
Mattias Nilsson has been appointed Senior Project Manager at Impact, which is managing a host of high-profile projects including Wellington International Airport’s new international terminal, known as The Rock, the new Creative and Performing Arts Centre and Covered Sports Centre at Scots College and the redevelopment of the National Library.
Quake work put off for fear of losing rent – The Dominion Post
14 September 2010
Not all projects could be completed in a short time – concrete for instance, took much longer to dry than the epoxy-soaked carbon fibre. But Mr Gray said that by planning ahead, Impact Project Management could ensure even longer-term programmes did not disrupt the work place.
Mainzeal awarded Preferred Main Contractor for National Library building redevelopment
9 August 2010
Mainzeal will join the team led by Impact Project Management, who are working with the National Library on the building redevelopment programme.
Building Upgrade progress – August 2010 (Scot’s College Weblink)
August 2010
Garth Palmer and Barry Conroy from Impact Project Management assigned to the build, say this is an extremely exciting project for both the College and the community. “We feel privileged to be part of Scots College’s vision for modern education of the highest quality” and remember, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and this is a great journey to be on…
► 2008
ONTRACK (now KiwiRail) Substations & Platform Upgrades
December 2008
Stretching from Wellington to Waikanae, the work is part of a Regional Rail Programme introducing a fleet of new electric trains – the Matangi trains – and extending electrification and double tracked lines to take commuter services to Waikanae. The new trains start to arrive in 2010.
► 2007
Green light from Commercial Design Trends volume 2304
March 2007
… “One of the worst winters on record contributed to a significant delay in the new building being handed over to DOC for the fit-out. Unfortunately, the date for relocating staff couldn’t be moved, so we faced a significant issue – a lack of time to complete the work.”
Department of Conservation Project – Conservation House
February 2007
Acting as a single point of contact for DOC throughout the project, Impact’s role was to manage the internal works construction, the design and manufacture of all furniture and the relocation of DOC staff and equipment from four existing locations…
New eco-friendly DOC building opens
26 February 2007
DOC’s new head office building sets a new standard for sustainability in the public service and New Zealand as a whole. The building – located in a former Wellington movie theatre – is the first fully refurbished equivalent 5 star ecologically-sustainable office building in the country.
► 2005
Building Upgrade for Manawatu Standard
1 February 2005
Impact has been appointed to look after the Manawatu Standard’s interests in the project, particularly ensuring that the business of producing a daily newspaper can continue unaffected while construction work goes on.
Resources
Free Report – 10 Lessons Learned at ‘The Rock’ – Wellington International Terminal Redevelopment
November 2010
We have put together the top 10 lessons learned from one of Wellington’s largest development projects carried out in the last 20 years. Operating an international airport on a constrained site is difficult enough on a daily basis. Throw in a $60 million construction project including building, civil and aerobridge works carried out over five years and still continue to process over five million passengers per annum – it’s a potential recipe for disaster.
Project checklist – the top 50 questions to ask yourself to avoid project disaster
August 2010
Planning – it doesn’t need to be overwhelming! Talking to corporate executives around the country, we often find that project planning is an issue. Here at Impact we have developed a generic checklist to help you get your project off on the right foot.
Free Report – How to avoid cost blow-outs on your next project
November 2009
In this Free Report you will learn:
- 7 myths about project cost management
- Top 5 reasons why project budgets are ‘blown’
- Top 8 tools to ensure projects are completed within budget
- The benefits of using a highly skilled independent project management firm to control costs
- Planning – it doesn’t need to be overwhelming! Talking to corporate executives around the country, we often find that project planning is an issue. Here at Impact we have developed a generic checklist to help you get your project off on the right foot.
Job Vancacies
Impact are always looking for exceptional Project Managers to join our strong team. Impact is in an exciting phase of growth and currently working on some of New Zealand’s most interesting projects. Impact’s client base include Wellington International Airport, The National Library of New Zealand, KiwiRail, Ministry of Justice and Porirua, Christchurch and Wellington City Councils.
Please apply in strict confidence by contacting David Weir on 04 801 9021 or email david@impactpm.co.nz.