Case Study - Council Community Sports Hub

Overview

The Sports Hub scheme represented a significant investment by a Local County Council in community sports infrastructure. With a total value in the 10s of millions, the scheme combined extensive external landscaping works with structural and architectural elements including changing rooms and a café block.

The appointment as lead quantity surveyor covered the crucial cost planning stages from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 4a, culminating in tender management and contract formation. The project required careful coordination with multiple stakeholders, including national frameworks and sporting associations, each with specific process requirements and value expectations.

Leading the design team through the later design stages required proactive coordination and clear communication. David ensured cost implications of design decisions were understood promptly, enabling informed choices that balanced aspiration with budget reality. Managing design development costs while ensuring budget accuracy was essential to maintaining stakeholder confidence and securing necessary approvals throughout the pre-construction phases.

Services provided

• Cost planning
• PTE Formation
• Framework Liaison
• Contract document preparation
• Tender management
• Stage 4a design management