The Construction Consultants (TCC) has completed a national programme to rebrand The Gym Group’s portfolio of gyms – and delivered its two newest venues.

The £2.75 million project applied new external signage to more than 210 gyms located across the UK and took 15 weeks to complete.

It included the removal of all external branded signage and window graphics and replacement with a new branded design.

TCC was appointed to deliver contract administration and cost management services on behalf of The Gym Group, which included the selection of four separate signage contractors.

Site allocation was determined using enhanced tender analysis to ensure that works were completed within the required programme, while maintaining quality and cost efficiencies throughout.

“This was a complex and fast-moving project,” said Alex Pimley, Co-founder and Director of TCC.

“The scale of the works and geographical spread of the sites meant that we had to appoint and oversee the delivery of four contractors.

“We enjoy a positive and long lasting relationship with The Gym Group and have developed a comprehensive understanding of its requirements. Our familiarity with the brand and its estate was naturally a huge asset during the project.”

TCC’s detailed programme was developed in conjunction with additional enhancement works at a number of The Gym Group’s sites and the delivery of two new outlets.

Existing gym facilities in Romford and Leyton have been transformed into bright, vibrant workout spaces, following a multi-site acquisition by The Gym Group.

TCC delivered a combination of building surveying, project management and cost management services at the two sites, including a pre-acquisition survey and technical due diligence.

The separate projects took eight weeks to complete respectively and involved works such as an extensive strip out and the addition of new finishes, shower rooms. enhanced acoustic flooring, HVAC systems and secure access facilities.

In Leyton, a new ventilation system was also installed, with much of the project undertaken in a live environment to enable The Gym Group to maximise member retention and revenue.

Detailed phasing plans were developed by TCC in order to minimise operational impact and health and safety risks while the gym was trading.

TCC has completed several projects nationwide on behalf of the Gym Group,  including a new 7,500 sq ft gym at Victoria Park in Beverley, North Yorkshire and the operator’s new flagship venue in London’s Paddington.

Work has completed on a speculative development in Walsall that delivers 113,000 sq ft of new industrial/warehouse accommodation.

Birmingham-based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has delivered Parallel 113, a multi-purpose, Grade A development by leading regeneration specialist, St Francis Group.

Parallel 113 is sited on a 2.5 hectare brownfield site on Darlaston Road adjacent to the M6 motorway, Walsall Canal and the River Tame and lies within the Black Country Enterprise Zone.

Notable features include 10 dock level doors, a 5,650 sq ft first floor office, high-quality landscaping and parking spaces for 106 cars and 10 HGV trailers.

The project included the provision of stabilisation treatment for historic mine workings and ground improvements to ensure a solid foundation for the building.

TCC acted as project manager, employer’s agent, cost manager and principal designer for the £9.47 million scheme which could create as many as 200 new jobs.

It is the third development that TCC has delivered on behalf of St Francis Group and follows the construction of a car dealership in Filton and the extension of estate roads in the North Devon Business Park off the A361 in Chivenor.

Sandeep Singh Sunner, Co-founder and Director of TCC, said: “We are extremely pleased to have concluded the construction of Parallel 113. This is a Grade A development with a high-quality finish and forms an important part of a wider scheme to unlock and redevelop nearly 300 acres of former industrial land.”

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the WMCA, said: “It’s wonderful news that an investment of over £6.5 million from the WMCA is helping to regenerate yet another brownfield site at the same time as creating valuable industrial jobs for local residents. The Parallel 113 scheme forms part of the wider Black Country Enterprise Zone vision which has an important role to play in the economic revitalisation of the wider area.”