Issue #14
In this Issue
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On the Web
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Impact's Perspective
The collapse of Mainzeal demonstrates the importance of managing risk in projects and to be ready to expect the
unexpected. And when the unexpected happens it is the ability to quickly adjust to the new reality that will define the
project and achieve the best possible outcome… Find out more on what we have to say about this.
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The first major rebuild in Christchurch
In December 2012 Impact was awarded the contract to provide project management services for the Avon River Precinct and
North and East Frames Project, the first anchor project of the Christchurch Recovery Plan. Learn more.
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Project management and engineering collaboration makes 'Project Stronger'
Our partnership company, Miyamoto Impact's service combining a robust project management approach with internationally
recognised seismic engineering solutions is adding considerable value to the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington’s
Project Stronger. Find out more about this project...
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Is your governance structure driving your project forward?
The importance of putting strong project governance structures in place should not be underestimated when it comes to
making decisions that allow your project to be delivered in a timely and cost effective manner. Read more on our thought
leadership piece here.
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Simplifying the largest insurance claim in New Zealand history
In March 2012 Impact were appointed to provide strategic advice and management support to the CCC as the Insurance
programme manager. The Insurance claim settlement for the Council is potentially the largest in New Zealand history
covering thousands of assets valued at billions of dollars. More here.
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Impact News
Find out more about new Christchurch-based company – Planning Matters. Managing Director Andrew Willis led the team that developed
the Christchurch City Council’s Central City Recovery Plan planning framework and played a key role as part of the
Christchurch Central Development Unit that delivered CERA’s Recovery Plan and Blueprint.
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Impact People
Over the past few months we have recruited a number of excellent people to our team to take up roles in a number of our
key projects and bolster our support services function for our clients. First up, there's a Q session with Tony Brown... and what does the Chrysler building have to do with anything? Find out more.
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