Let's Make It Happen.
We've laid the foundation — now we're focused on what's next.

Our Story
Driven by Purpose. Defined by Results.
Years Of Getting It Done
Projects and Counting
In Projects Managed
Team Members (and Growing!)
Our role isn’t to design or build — it’s to guide the process, coordinate teams, align priorities, and navigate complexity so our clients can stay focused on the big picture. It’s not just about budgets and timelines (though we’re great at those, too); it’s about building trust, solving problems, and delivering outcomes that matter.
We’ve managed more than 850 projects, ranging from $250,000 to over $1.5 billion — but to us, success isn’t measured in dollar signs. It’s measured in relationships, repeat clients, and the long-term impact we help create. We’re in it for the long haul — not just as a project manager, but as a true partner. Because when the right team comes together, great things happen.
At IMPACT, we are proud to be known for:
More than Project Management
Our Difference
We bring more than project management to commercial development — we bring teamwork, hustle, and commitment to the people behind every project. By partnering closely with our clients, we lead with purpose, align around shared goals, and create spaces that leave a lasting mark on communities.
Our difference isn’t just in what we do — it’s in how we show up. Whether we’re managing a $100 million arena or a mission-driven community space, we treat every project like it matters — because it does.

Built on Experience. Driven by Purpose.
Aligned Around Your Goals.
At IMPACT, we don’t just manage development — we lead it. Our team of industry experts delivers complex commercial projects by asking the right questions, building the right teams, and staying relentlessly focused on results.
From kickoff to closeout, we turn challenges into opportunities — keeping your project, and your vision, moving forward.
development management services
- Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and third-party vendors
- Manage development budgets from preconstruction through closeout
- Own the full project schedule — not just the contractor’s
Land Acquisition
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Project Goals, Vision + Strategy ● Master Schedule ● Feasibility Analysis ● Proforma + Financial Analysis Coordination & Review ● Site Analysis + Selection ● Entitlements (PPP; Local Jurisdiction Support) ● Due Diligence Coordination & Review
Planning + Funding
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Master Planning ● Preliminary Budget ● Finalize Financial Structure ● Due Diligence ● Concept Schedules ● 3rd Party Consultant Procurement ● Program Strategy (Workforce, MWBE, etc.) ● Insurance Strategy ● Development Delivery Strategy
Design
03
Programming ● Sustainability ● Development Planning ● Architect Solicitation & Negotiation ● Concept Design ● Schematic Design ● Design Development ● Construction Documents ● FF&E Management
Preconstruction
04
Contractor Solicitation & Negotiation ● Value Engineering ● Permitting ● Contract Negotiations ● FF&E Pricing ● Budget Analysis ● Scheduling ● Guaranteed Maximum Price ● Site Validation
Construction / Execution
05
Manage Contract Agreements ● Project Controls ● Manage Construction Schedule ● Budget Management ● Change Order Management ● Quality Review ● Marketing + Tours ● Health + Safety ● Ancillary Program Management
Closeout
06
Commissioning ● Facility Training ● Facility Operations Transition ● Punchlist Management ● Owner Move-In ● Grand Opening ● Financial Closeout ● Final Reporting + Compliance ● Warranty Management ● On-Time/On-Budget
advisory services
- Represent private equity firms and other stakeholders
- Safeguard investments through strategic planning and oversight
- Conduct feasibility analysis to evaluate project viability
Scheduling Services
Clarity in every timeline. Confidence in every milestone. We bring structure to complexity — managing full project schedules that align teams, reduce risk, and maintain momentum from preconstruction through closeout.
By proactively identifying constraints, integrating contractor timelines, and keeping all stakeholders informed, we help ensure your schedule becomes a tool for success, not a source of stress.
- Develop and manage full project schedules from preconstruction through closeout
- Integrate contractor timelines into a unified master schedule
- Identify risks early and resolve proactively
- Keep all stakeholders aligned and on track
Design & Programming Support
Aligning design with purpose and performance. We guide the design process with intention — connecting creative vision to operational realities, program goals, and project constraints. From concept through construction documents, we coordinate teams, facilitate decisions, and keep everything aligned with schedule, budget, and long-term use.
As an extension of our clients, we bring both architectural insight and cross-disciplinary coordination to keep projects moving and design aligned with success.
- Lead coordination between owners, architects, engineers, and consultants
- Facilitate design meetings and decision-making
- Align design progress with budget and schedule targets
- Manage value engineering, constructability reviews, and milestone approvals
History in the making
Milestones
Establishment
Founded by Bill Darden in 1999, Darden and Company managed the development of more than 100 office complexes, hotels, shopping centers, and condos throughout metro Atlanta.
A Solid Foundation
The company proudly served as Owner’s Representative for the development of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA from the project’s earliest stages. Following its successful delivery in August 2017, IMPACT has continued to provide ongoing services at the stadium and its sister facilities.
A New Chapter
With big dreams and lofty goals, Jason Hughes, Matt Dale, and Kyle Taylor (pictured here), veterans of Darden and Company, purchased the firm in November 2018.
New Markets
In response to a marked uptick in opportunities, the firm began managing high-profile projects in the multifamily, hospitality, and commercial markets.
Pictured here: Bellyard Hotel
Growth & Acquisition
In August 2019, the company acquired Collins Project Management, Inc., one of the Southeast’s premier construction project management consulting firms whose primary markets included healthcare, K-12 and higher education, private clubs, faith-based, and SPLOST-funded projects.
Pictured here: Northside Hospital Cherokee Expansion and Renovation
Recognition
In early 2021, the company received the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce’s Top Small Business Award, which celebrates the achievements of small businesses that contribute to the community’s vitality.
New Name, New Look, New Office – Same Great Team
On June 29, 2021, the company announced its new name, Impact Development Management. New branding reflected the company’s evolution, growth, and mission to bring companies and people together and positively impact communities through real estate development.
Read here to find out more about the rebrand.
Award-Winning Efforts
In 2022, the Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter (CMAA-SAC) recognized IMPACT for the project management and successful delivery of Atlanta Mission’s Restoration House, Westside Park, and TK Elevator’s Innovation & Qualification Center. Atlanta Mission: Restoration House was also awarded CMAA-SAC’s Project of the Year. Learn more about CMAA-SAC Awards here.
IMPACT also ranked #7 in Commercial Real Estate and #83 overall in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Pacesetter Awards. These awards are given to the City’s 100 fastest-growing companies across 11 main categories. Learn more about these annual awards here.
The Future is Bright
In 2023, IMPACT is excited to complete the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, FL. The first major component of The Shipyards mixed-use development, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice and training facility and headquarters, will be the epicenter of the team’s football operations.
Read more on these exciting projects our Insights Blog here: Sports Performance Center and the Shipyards Development.
Proud to be named a
2021 Cobb County Chamber of Commerce
Small Business of the Year
