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We are experts in new build, extensions and operational leisure refurbishments nationwide, working on projects ranging in value from £50k – £10m. We have developed our business on complex, logistical operational refurbishments and by working closely with the operations team we ensure there is minimum impact on their business and customers. Our Major Projects sector now combines this detailed operational refurbishment knowledge when delivering extensions and complex refurbishments whilst the environment is still live. As well as construction delivery, we also assist many of our clients with the development of their initial concept designs, and provide buildability, and cost and programme advice. As a result of our in-depth understanding of the operational requirements of this sector we have established many repeat business clients both in the private and public sectors.
| Project: | Hobbledown Farm |
| Value: | £3 million |
| Duration: | 25 weeks |
VincentStokes was approached by Kidspace, for whom we had previously delivered two children’s indoor play centres. They had secured a site to convert into a children’s indoor play and outdoor play farm, however they had financial issues with their business case and wanted to start within the month.
We worked with the client pulling together a design/delivery team and clearly identifying the projects objectives. Through a collaborative approach the scheme was value engineered without compromising the client’s concept ideas.
The scheme comprised an extension of an existing barn, to house the internal play area, kitchen and supporting facilities, extensive external landscaping to create animal areas, underground play tunnels and a maze.
VincentStokes coordinated all third-party specialist client direct suppliers, to ensure the project was delivered on time, within the targeted business case and to a great quality.
| Project: | SLM, Taro |
| Value: | £1.9 million |
| Duration: | 32 weeks |
SLM Taro was a very complex, phased scheme undertaken whilst the centre remained fully operational. The two-storey extension was at the front entrance of the building and therefore required the main reception to be relocated & extensive services temporarily diverted whilst we demolished the existing area. The new extension housed a new reception/café area at ground floor and an extension to the fitness suite at first floor.
Alongside these works a full refurbishment of the village change (located pool side) and dry side change was undertaken. Due to the intrusive nature of the works- affecting all changing facilities and the main reception area, an extensive collaboration with the operations team & the delivery team was undertaken looking at temporary facilities and phasing. This provided an effective solution to ensure members were impacted as least as possible, but also set out a clear communication strategy prior to any works commencing.
| Project: | SLM, Three Rivers |
| Value: | £7.4 million |
| Duration: | 20 months |
VincentStokes Ltd has built its business on complicated operational environments within the private and public leisure sectors. The works comprised of a 1200m2 extension to the existing building to accommodate a 25m pool, 13m learning pool, village change and all associated supporting facilities. The two-storey extension was a reinforced concrete, steel frame/clad construction including extensive glazing and a brise soleil, all which had to be interfaced into the existing building structure.
In order to support the extension to the building, all the buildings plant was renewed, power supplies up graded (including a new substation) and the buildings gas infra structure had to be re-directed and upgraded. These works were an integral part of the planning phasing to ensure the facility remained open.
| Project: | SLM, Oadby |
| Value: | £4 million |
| Duration: | 44 weeks |
The SLM Oadby scheme was a 1000m2 single storey extension, which housed a new 25m concrete, tiled finished leisure pool. The extension was a steel/clad frame building that directly interfaced into the existing building. The extension works also included new wet change facilities, a pool viewing area and associated services and facilities to the new wet side addition to the centre. Alongside these works an extensive refurbishment/reconfiguration phased scope of works was undertaken to the rest of the facility including; enlarged gym, 3 studios, dry changing rooms, kitchen and lounge facilities, reception and the café.
The supporting facilities toilets, staff rooms and circulation areas were also refurbished. Due to the extensive nature of the works and the increased facilities there was an upgrade to the existing buildings services. This had to be planned extremely carefully as the facility remained live at all times.
