This edition will look at the recently completed Hotel
Football & Café Football scheme and how NWP changed their approach when
challenged with compact site conditions.
In January 2014 NWP received the order to commence
development of the initial building services designs from Kings Consultant on
the 132 bed hotel. On-site installation works started at the beginning of
February with separate installation teams concentrating on the communal aspect
and the 132 bedrooms respectively. Under the leadership of project manager Tom
Burley the installation successfully overcame the restrictive site conditions
due to its location by utilising a ‘just in time’ ordering process.
Tom Burley explained the benefit using such a method offered
NWP.
“Using the ‘just in time’ delivery method ensured we
minimised the amount of disruption our particular operation had on the entire
site. It is a process we will look to use on future project in London &
Cambridge both of which are located next to busy main roads with very limited
storage. “
Tom’s opinion was echoed by Managing Director Tim Keyes who
believed the process would benefit everybody involved in the development.
“Although utilising such a process takes a considerable
amount of forward planning the benefits are clear to see. Not only does the
installation run smoother, it also has a huge benefit when we put together our
initial project timeline. We were slightly concerned it would lead to some down
time due to missed deliveries but all of our suppliers accommodated the changes
from the outset.”
The 132 bedrooms
would be split over 7 floors with the Old Trafford Supporters Club located on
the canal level, the ground floor would house Café Football run by GG
hospitality, and Restaurants would be located on the Mezzanine level &
First Floor. The 9th floor would be home to the rooftop football
pitch & plant areas. The rooftop pitch which can double as an outdoor
function/hospitality area offers outstanding views of Old Trafford Stadium and
the surrounding area.
Working on such a recognised scheme has offered an exciting
opportunity for NWP, with the added incentive of working alongside a rapidly
growing firm in GG Hospitality. This particular development has improved NWP’s
portfolio in both the leisure & retail industry & within the north west
of England.
Everybody at NWP is extremely proud to have been involved
with such a prestigious development.
