Boat House
Location: Edinburgh
Summary: Construction of a boat house
Description of Works: Construction of a new 550m2 steel-frame building within an operational sports complex. The building provides a boat storage area, gym, showers, toilets and office accommodation.
Works included:
- Groundworks
- Utilities connections
- Concrete floor slab
- Steel frame construction
- Red brickwork and metal wall cladding
- Metal-clad roof system
- Roller shutter doors
- Remote control security roller shutters for windows and doors
- Internal partition walls
- Internal doors and screens
- Suspended ceilings
- Mechanical and electrical installations included power, lighting, external lighting, data, audio visual system, alarm systems including fire and intruder with ability for remote monitoring, heat pump and ventilation
- Fixtures and fittings included tea prep, shower and toilet facilities
- External works included the construction of new 15m wide steps connecting the building to the canal tow path, automatic sliding steel gates, security fencing and hardstanding
Added Value:
- Value Engineering exercise conducted post tender to enable budget to be achieved
- Buildability Design Review at post tender stage providing additional advice on detail solutions
- Boat racking installed by Client’s contractor during construction period
Community Benefits:
- Daily adaption of site boundaries in order that the Club could obtain safe access and continue with their training, both within and outwith site hours
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