Allander Leisure Centre and Adult Resource Centre
“xburo was appointed to support our NEC Supervisor Team for the Allander Leisure Centre and Adult Resource Centre where we worked in a positive and collaborative spirit on this flagship project for the community. xburo’s knowledge of complex building services, along with their meticulous attention to detail, mirrors the standards of our own. Most importantly the Client trusted and respected xburo to advise and make decisions on their behalf on a well delivered and successful project.” Fraser McQuarrie, Doig + Smith
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The Brief
xburo was appointed to deliver the NEC 3 Supervisor role for a new build sports facility and adult resource centre in Milgnavie, East Dunbartonshire. The new design included the demolition of the existing sports facility buildings and construction of two new builds, which would house a sports dome to facilitate football and tennis centres. The stunning transformation would see a new swimming pools, sauna, steam rooms as well as restaurant/café spaces and multi-purpose zones.
Leading on the project was Doig+Smith, which managed the build on behalf of EDC to ensure that the project was delivered. xburo was appointed to support Doig & Smith in the delivery of its NEC 3 supervisory services, working once again with the cost management, project management and quantity surveying practice.
Our Expertise
Working in a truly collaborative manner with Doig + Smith and the main contractors, the MEPH elements of the project were successfully signed off ahead of completion.
Follow up visits have confirmed the facility has been well received by the public and users and is operating as required as a thriving community hub and state-of-the-art sports facility.
Benefits to the client
- This project was handed over prior to the official handover date which allowed the sports facility to prepare its launch;
- Expertise was delivered by senior staff led by Chartered Engineer, Tom Brady, with support from the whole team including senior staff as well as new vibrant engineers in the initial stages of their careers;
- Our expansive industry knowledge, due to our advisory position, meant we had the advantage of seeing a wide range of best practice which we bring to our clients, and we have experience in delivering large public sector projects as NEC 3 Supervisor.