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© Clague Clague’s design was used to tender the contract and in January


2010, Kent-based Denne edged out a host of other leading con- tractors, including BAM Construct, Barr, Shepherd and Wates, to a design and build deal for the project. Denne’s construction manager on the scheme, Trevor Codd,


says: “They couldn’t have got everything together for a tradi- tional contract in time to open for March 2012. In order to deliver it within that time frame, they had to go for D&B. “The biggest issue for us is the time frame. You get awarded a


contract that is a concept and it’s how you manage your design and construction simultaneously – that’s the biggest challenge.” UEL did not novate Clague, which the university and Ball


Hall hired to draw up the preliminary design. When this was put out to tender, Clague asked a couple of bidders if they were will-


ing to work with the practice. Denne had worked successfully with them before and agreed. With the design and build deal sealed by Denne, Clague remained on the job. A start on site was not officially made until September 6 2010,


when a range of sporting stars were assembled for an official cer- emony to ‘turn the first turf ’. The gamut of sports represented was fitting as the Sports


Dock will cater for a wide range of athletes and sports both dur- ing the Olympics and after 2012, as the project is a key plank in UEL’s long-term strategy. “Our goal is for UEL to be recognised as the number one university for sport in London,” explains vice chancellor Professor Patrick McGhee. UEL offers sporting scholarships and wants to provide facili- ties for young stars, who can combine their sporting ambitions


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