16&17
David Lloyd, Swindon
“Post occupancy, Willmott Dixon’s construction manager was very
A striking new leisure club
professional and efficient and brought great structure and great communication
to the process. Issues were resolved very well”
for a booming area
Liam Macgilp, General Manager, David Lloyd Swindon
Sited at the top of a hill and in full view brainstorm new ideas and strategic
of passing traffic, David Lloyd Swindon approaches; and hold joint pre and post
40 WEEKS
is enjoying the benefits of a top quality, contract workshops to include the supply
eye-catching building, superb facilities chain. We have a core team that works
The project was completed in 40 weeks
and a great location in a booming part on every project and a core supply chain
of the town. that moves around the country with us,
which means absolute familiarity with
e strong club feel makes it a place for the client and requirements right down
people to interact socially as well as the line.
16
taking advantage of the fantastic range
of wet and dry fitness facilities. It is Despite working through a tough winter
1 of 16 clubs built for David Lloyd
attracting a high level of membership at an exposed location, we completed the
by Willmott Dixon
from both Swindon and South project in just 40 weeks, on time and
Gloucestershire, with 50% joining on budget.
before the doors opened.
OUTDOOR
A retractable roof over the outdoor “anks to our long-term relationship with
swimming pool is also paying dividends, David Lloyd Leisure, we really can build
Retractable outdoor swimming
providing a year round resource that these clubs very quickly, in this case in just
pool roof for year round use, indoor and
would otherwise remain unused for 40 weeks. Since our first in 1996, we have
outdoor swimming pools, children’s indoor
three quarters of the time. reduced the average build time by
and outdoor splash pools
25 per cent.”
e brand new stylishly designed club Rick Willmott,
75,000
is our 16th for David Lloyd Leisure, Chairman, Willmott Dixon Limited
with our partnership going back to 1996.
square metre floor area including indoor
During this time we have developed
and outdoor tennis courts, badminton and
a very cost-effective building delivery
basketball courts, multi sports court,
process, and have reduced the average
studios, gymnasium, spinning bike studio
completion time by 25% with no
and free weights area, steam rooms and
compromise on quality.
sauna, hydro-spa
e strong relationship and close level
of trust is very much valued by David
Lloyd, and has been achieved in a
number of key ways. We have worked
collaboratively to continually reappraise
design; hold regular workshops to
STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32