Impetus leverages a renegade mentality to relentlessly pursue value for you – setting a new standard in construction.
OVER 90% OF IMPETUS’ (FORMERLY PALMISANO) WORK IS PERFORMED THROUGH COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY METHODS. We are committed to relentlessly seeking best value for the owner and collaborating with the design team by maintaining a partnership mentality. We lead by putting individual objectives aside, and do not rest until goals are met.
SERVICE AREAS
Commercial
Commercial
Our team is organized to maintain low overhead, and we have the financial strength and experience necessary to complete projects of various scale. We are setting a new standard for the construction experience through consistent communication, well-structured teams, high-quality workmanship, safe and clean jobsites. Our team of like-minded professionals have continuity that is rare for the industry, having worked together for over 20 years to deliver on time, on-budget, high-quality results.
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Over 100 projects spanning 5M SF completed since 2013
Historic
Historic
It takes a renegade to expertly manage historic renovations and the unique challenges that each project presents. Impetus (formerly Palmisano) is well-versed in breathing new life into historic structures while seamlessly introducing modernized infrastructure.
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Impetus has completed over 35 historic renovations spanning hotels, mixed-use, and multi-family properties.
Urban Mixed-Use
Urban Mixed-Use
Impetus’ (formerly Palmisano) transformative projects drive the growth of cities. Our urban mixed-use work spans historic renovation and new construction, and creates lasting landmarks for the people who live there.
Hospitality
Hospitality
Whether an occupied hotel, flag conversion, or new construction, Impetus (formerly Palmisano) has the experience and capacity to build the environment your guests seek from your brand. We relentlessly pursue value for you because what drives your success is what drives us.
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In the past 24 months, Impetus has completed over 20 hospitality projects with over 1.6M SF and nearly 2,000 hotel keys.
Healthcare
Healthcare
In the complex world of healthcare, the fundamentals drive successful project delivery: experience, teamwork, communication and genuine care. Our proven industry experts understand the unique needs and applications of the intricate systems that are the lifeline of healthcare facilities.
Civil
Civil
Impetus’ (formerly Palmisano) integrated in-house services offer a comprehensive perspective on the best approach to build your project, accounting for details beyond well-beyond the infrastructure. The Civil division constructs public, municipal, federal and private projects that include scopes for demolition, site preparation, earthwork, stormwater management, utilities, and paving.
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Impetus’ Civil division has completed over 60 projects since the division opened in 2014.
Self-perform
Self-perform
Impetus (formerly Palmisano) has become a true builder by diversifying markets, not supply chains. Finding success through collaborative, streamlined process, the Self-Perform team’s capabilities include paving, structural concrete, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, millwork, doors, hardware, and accessories.
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Impetus’ Self-Perform Carpentry team produced and installed over 22 miles of custom trim at Maison da la Luz.
Lean & Prefabrication
Lean & Prefabrication
Impetus (formerly Palmisano) embraces a Lean management approach and a commitment to consuming the fewest resources. Through analyzing and adjusting construction activities that will reduce waste, Impetus creates predictable, reliable workflows.
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Impetus reduced the KDHSA construction schedule by 4 months through utilizing a total precast concrete solution in lieu of conventional structural steel, concrete masonry units, and site built façade.
Express
Express
There is no project too small for Impetus (formerly Palmisano) Express. This agile and proactive team is ready to jump into action to respond to and expedite projects requiring efficiency. Areas of expertise include emergency response work, MEP maintenance, life safety systems, general building inspections, and stormwater systems maintenance.
Affordable & Resilient Housing
Affordable & Resilient Housing
Impetus’ (formerly Palmisano) combined team experience affords a deep knowledge of the Affordable and Resilient Housing product and specific programmatic requirements including Davis Bacon, DBE, Stormwater Resiliency, and Building Sustainability.
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TEAM EXPERIENCE
Recent projects on our combined team experience roster include G.O. Mondy School Apartments, Bywater Art Lofts, Barrataria Station, Hammond Eastside, Treme Market Residences, The Meridian, Gold Seal Lofts, Bottle Art Lofts, and the St. Thomas Development.
Safety Always
Impetus excels at responsibly building transformative projects by treating safety as value, feeling, and an action. We strive to consistently meet the highest safety standards through continued education, site-specific safety plans that address the nuances of each project, and vigilantly staying ahead of the curve.
SETTING A NEW STANDARD
TOP CONTRACTORS, TEXAS AND LOUISIANA
ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD, TEXAS AND LOUISIANA 2017, 2018,2019, 2021
CHAPTER MEMBER OF THE YEAR
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, NEW ORLEANS/BAYOU CHAPTER2019
ACCREDITED QUALITY CONTRACTOR
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, NATIONAL 2019, 2020, 2021
STEP PLATINUM AWARD
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, NEW ORLEANS/BAYOU CHAPTER2019, 2020, 2021
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
DAVE CORTEZ, COSM ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, NEW ORLEANS/BAYOU CHAPTER2019
ZERO DEFECTS
Impetus implements a “Zero Defects” approach to obtain the highest quality of workmanship and coordination throughout the entire construction process. With the goal of eliminating rework, punch-list items, and warranty call-backs, we commit to doing it right the first time. Our process identifies deficiencies and conflicts on a weekly basis, not after progress and quality of the work has been affected.