8 | South Canterbury Business Awards: TMG Connect Recognition for innovative Timaru company TMG Connect took out the Emerging Business – Group Award and was also named as a finalist in the Small Business category of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards. T T Rosa Watson REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Finding a gap in the project management space has been a winning move for emerging Timaru-based firm TMG Connect. The company took out the Emerging Business – Group Award and was also named as a finalist in the Small Business category of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Excellence Awards. Marketing manager Braden Hopkins expresses the team’s excitement over the recognition. “Winning the Emerging Business Award was a huge achievement for us. Even being finalists, we are extremely proud,” he says. “It was a great opportunity to increase our visibility and show people what we’re all about.” The company started three years ago when director Todd Mudie identified a niche in the market for dedicated project management services. “Previously, project management was handled by builders, who were increasingly busy with construction work,” Braden tells Business South. They started off in the residential space, but soon expanded into commercial and insurance work. Recently, TMG Connect achieved full accreditation as a partner with insurance giant IAG, a significant milestone that took considerable effort “It was quite a rigorous process to get there. We’ve worked really hard to gain that accreditation.” Much of the company’s growth has been fuelled by word-of-mouth. “Our reputation in the residential sector has grown organically through referrals,” he adds. TMG Connect aims to alleviate the stress of building projects by managing all aspects, from coordinating trades people like builders, plumbers, and electricians to overseeing the entire project timeline “We connect all of the trades with the clients.” The company was involved in the largescale fit-out of the 2300sqm All Secure building in Timaru, transforming it into a facility housing approximately 155 self-storage lockers. The project began by filling and leveling the original railway turnaround, creating a solid foundation for the space. “This was a huge project for us at the time, taking nearly a year to complete. We installed over 5000 metres of ceiling battens, and fixed and stopped more than 900 sheets of fireline on the ceiling. We also applied a moisture-proof sealant to the walls to ensure everything was well-protected.” In addition to the self-storage lockers, the project also included the installation of a fire escape and the creation of an office space featuring a bathroom and kitchenette, adding the finishing touches to a comprehensive fit-out. TMG Connect believes there is nothing more rewarding than presenting clients with their vision and bringing concepts to fruition, as the company has built up a strategic partnership network of trusted tradies. “We have worked hard to create a strong network with reliable local trades people that we can trust when we need a job done, we know they can do that.” The company operates throughout the South Canterbury region, extending its services from as far as Twizel, Ashburton and down to Oamaru. Looking ahead, TMG Connect aims to become a recognised name in project management across New Zealand. 03 686 2422 60 GLENITI ROAD P 03 686 2422 24HRS/7 DAYS E admin@morriswaddell.co.nz W www.morriswaddellelectrical.co.nz For any electrical job, no matter the size, you can rely on our certified professionals to handle it e iciently and with complete care and expertise. ‘THE BOYS IN THE BLUE VANS’ Visit us on Facebook Warren Atwill Phone: 03 688 8223 Mobile: 027 541 3431 Email: warren@joineryzone.co.nz DESIGNERS • MANUFACTURERS • INSTALLERS
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