Leisure Portfolio

Diverse and challenging issues requiring effective project delivery

We and our supply chain understand the importance of quality delivery within a set programme and the operational challenges faced by the end user and the impact of an agreed completion date. The Leisure sector offers its own diverse and challenging issues, all of which are understood and addressed by our teams which affords effective project delivery.

“Having worked with Read within various sectors, I have always been delighted by the competency and commitment of the business unit at large, the added value of Reads interface is exceptionally important and valued by Clients. The Leisure sector covers a larger spectrum of business opportunities; Read have demonstrated an ability to fulfil their obligations in an open, honest and most professional manner.”

Craig Barron, Barron Design Ltd, Architects

Fir Grove Hotel, Grappenhall. Circa £335K

Client: The Feathers Group

Period: 15 weeks

Erection of a steel framed conservatory style frontage with glazed curtain walling and a flat roof over together with a similarly constructed link corridor inclusive of enabling works and mechanical and electrical installations. The hotel remained in use and occupied throughout the contract. The presence of a specialist fit out and re-modelling contractor (working direct for the client) on site during the contract called for particularly complex co-ordination and planning of the project.

Working in and around “live” hotel main entrance
Exceptionally high quality standard of finish
Managing the interface with the client’s “fit-out” contractor

King Suites, Queen Hotel, Chester. Circa £2.45M

Client: Feathers Group

Period: 26 weeks

Conversion of 7 storey, former Bank of Scotland office block into additional 87 bedroom block (including associated reception, circulation areas, bar and kitchen) for the Queen Hotel, including liaison and management of client fit out. All works were completed within the contract period. Working in close proximity to the hotel whilst it remained operational realised significant challenges, which were overcome through close liaison with the client team and detailed construction programming.

Demanding co-ordination of client fit out contractor
Extremely high standard of finish required
Fast track programme
Extremely tight city centre site with no parking and limited compound
Site logistics
City center site

New Link, Queen Hotel, Chester, Circa £650K

Client: Feathers Group

Period: 28 weeks

Construction of new meeting rooms and link corridor, joining the main Queen hotel with the Thistle House building (later converted to the King suites by Read). The link corridor was constructed within the “live” internal courtyard area of the Queen Hotel, and involved enabling works, piled foundations, structural steel frame, M&E installation and masonry shell with glazed curtain walling to the courtyard elevation.

Piling within “live” hotel environment
Achievement of exceptionally high client finishes expectations
Very tight site with no parking
City centre site with no material set down areas

Bala Rural Life Centre, Circa £1.8M

Client: Antur Penllyn

Period: 48 weeks

The works concern the construction of 2 new and renovation of 2 existing derelict structures for the purpose of exhibition, With a strong environmental theme, necessitating locally sourced materials and labour. The concept of the project was based on concentric circles with a large outdoor exhibition area being the focal point. As a consequence all buildings were constructed on a series of different radii. The sustainable theme was reflected throughout the project which included glulam curved frames and ground source heat recovery.

Major earthwork & landscape packages concurrent with building works.
Sourcing of local material, to match existing
Complex curved constructions
Scale of earthworks and landscaping

The Mere, Ellesmere, Circa £1.45M

Client: Shropshire County Council

Period: 26 weeks

A contract awarded on a traditional tender basis for a scheme of improvements at the Mere visitor attraction. The scheme included three main areas of works. Firstly was the repair, refurbishment and extension of the existing Boathouse Restaurant to incorporate a new visitor centre and public toilets. The second area of work involved repair and restoration of a kiosk, Mere cottage and boathouses and demolition of the Moors toilet block. Finally an extensive programme of landscaping works including hard and soft areas, play equipment and lake edge restoration was completed.