| 101 The cottage’s historical significance resulted in a six-month long process to obtain building consent. LIFESTYLE Summerset Group Holdings There's a reason architects and project managers trust Torque IP to help them deliver modern ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Smart Building environments. It's their independent advice andmany years of experience. Established in 2004 Torque IP is an independent, specialist smart building consultancy with a national reach throughout New Zealand. Collaborating with the client, design and construct build teams and other stakeholders the teamat Torque IP ensures the design and decisionmaking process caters for the whole ICT / Smart Building eco-system, ensuring innovative and integrated design components work as intended. Torque IP’s ‘whole-of-ICT/Building Services’ planning approach has helped it achieve an envious end-to-end track record and a reputation for ‘making it work’. Torque IP is a specialist INDEPENDENT Advisor that not only understands how the technology works but also understand design processes tomake sure the needs of the business are captured in the early design phases of any new building or campus development. “Independence is critical to ensure that the project and procurement approach, advice and recommendations are transparent, re lect the end user’s needs without any commercial in luences and remains within ethical procurement guidelines,” says Client Manager Mike The independent ICT specialists Stacey. “As independent advisors we do not sell or install infrastructure. Our role is to consult and/or manage projects, and subject suppliers, contractors, external stakeholders, and architects to a rigorous assurance process. Ultimately our role is to represent our clients’ best interests to get it right irst time.” Torque IP is possibly the largest and most focused company in New Zealand when it comes to Smart Building Technology design and speci ication. “We’re active participants in the development and standardisation of our industry with several of our teammembers being active contributors to industry associations such as Standards New Zealand, Standards Australia, BICSI, AVIXA, EECA and the NZ Health Design Council. Participation in these groups ensures Torque IP stays at the forefront of industry developments.” Torque IP has gained an enviable track record as a truly independent consultancy and project management irmwith a number of Government Departments, NZX listed Aged Care providers, a number of DHB’s, Universities and City Councils. As one Torque IP customer quoted: “Torque IP have people fromboth construction and IT backgrounds, so working this way, allows Torque IP to talk to the construction team in their language AND to talk to the IT team in their language. This translation ensures that the broad requirements of our business are captured on both sides!” Your Independent Technology Advisors. www.torqueip.co.nz | info@torqueip.co.nz
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