Leaky Buildings

Some time ago CuttersCove Resort was identified as a ‘leaky’ building.

As we made a decision to repair our complex, we identified broad outcome objectives. To achieve these we were acutely aware that we needed to engage a suitable project manager.

We wanted a project manager with a proven track record of commitment, reliability and management; with the skills to do the job, to do it correctly and to have the ability to overcome any problems with cost efficient solutions; and with transparency in costing and management. Principally though, we wanted a project manager that could and would buy into the whole process, to work with us, alongside the construction contractors, as a team and attain our objectives.

We chose Independent Project Management Services Ltd.
As the remedial work on our complex started, and it was “opened up”, it became very obvious that there were additional significant problems. The scope of work increased and expanded dramatically. Although our criteria for choice were tested, IPMS has proved to be everything we sought and will achieve all of our objectives.

I can fully recommend Independent Management Services Limited.

Yours faithfully,
Richard Kinloch
Chairman, CuttersCove Body Corporate Owners’ Committee.

Facilities Maintenance

After the major investment in upgrading our apartment complex, CuttersCove, our Body Corporate wanted to instigate a planned and comprehensive property maintenance programme.

We wanted expert advice in establishing this programme. Because “prevention is better than cure” we wanted to be sure all of our maintenance procedures were complete and adhered to, and our compliance paperwork was in order, especially with the new legislation about to come into place. We wanted this expert advice to be totally independent of suppliers and trades to ensure the programme was unbiased and cost-efficient.

We have chosen IPMS.
All our assets, even small items like fire extinguishers, are bar-coded and logged into the system, so as soon as any maintenance is due, we are alerted. Not only that, the system also lists the best place to source service and parts, and even the names of paint colours used.

On a day-to-day basis, we have already saved time and money, and we are very confident that the system will deliver all of our objectives. Already the process has highlighted a number of inefficiencies that have been immediately corrected.

We cannot recommend IPMS highly enough: they know their stuff, they do what they say and they are easy to deal with.

Richard Kinloch
Chairman, CuttersCove Body Corporate Owners’ Committee.

Project Management

"We employed Independent Project Management Services Limited to oversee the building of our dream house as we were overseas for most of the year and not around to keep an eye on contractors and make decisions. It is was a godsend that we did as 4 days after employing them and 2 days before we were due to leave the country our builders disappeared overnight to sunnier climes and their company eventually went into liquidation and bankruptcy.

It was soon discovered that they had carried out substandard work and then covered it up to get their payments through quickly.

IPMS arranged all quotations needed to redo work and oversaw that all works required to finish the property were carried out in a professional manner and to a high standard. They kept us updated on a regular basis (daily when
required) and helped us make decisions on fixtures and fittings by providing drawings and information as we went along, which made the whole process so much easier. They regularly took photo's of the work to keep us involved and to see the progress, which they put on their website. Their website was easy to use and a great reference point for what was happening.

IPMS also sorted out the paperwork required with MasterBuild and because of their professionalism and dedication we were awarded with the maximum payout from MasterBuild which did help a lot with the extra costs we incurred.

Our only regret is that we did not have IPMS on board from the very beginning of the project because then we would not have had to go through so much heartache and stress!"

Lynley Ban,

Bay of Plenty

We have worked with Wayne at Independent Project Management on a large project and have found him very fair, impartial and organised.

Wayne’s role brought an independent opinion to the project, which worked very well for our company and our clients.

I have found Wayne very professional and [he] was happy to view both sides of a situation to ensure the best result for the project.

Regards
Shannon Moyle
form CEO Director

Independent Project Management was involved in the building of my new commercial premises for Body Mechanix Physio Health Clinic June-September 2006. I liaised directly with Wayne Pittams, who was the Project Manager for the new clinic. Wayne was pleasant to deal with and eased my concerns by dealing directly with sub contractors and in making strategic decisions.

Of note, a few months after completion of the building, we had some movement in the gib linings and Wayne was very supportive and constructive in dealing with remedial work required. This was finished to the expected standard.

I found the whole process dealt with in a very professional and friendly manner and have no hesitation in recommending him for future projects.

Yours faithfully
Noel B Smith
Physiotherapist