Graham + Sibbald (G+S) were appointed to provide architectural, project management and cost control services in connection with a proposed extensive refurbishment of a hostel property located in a prominent but remote site on the east side of Loch Lomond
Rowardennan Hostel, formerly known as Rowardennan Lodge, is operated by Hostelling Scotland, having previously been gifted by a benefactor. The property contains numerous letting rooms, with associated kitchen and common breakout facilities, as well as staff accommodation. The site is a popular stop off point for walkers and hikers given its picturesque location and immediate proximity to the West Highland Way.
APPROACH
G+S were tasked with assessing the existing property layout and operation, preparing options regarding alteration and enhancement, obtaining required consents and progressing the project forward to deliver the proposals, providing significantly enhanced facilities for customers on conclusion.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Some of the key services provided during the instruction are:
- Initial survey and inspection of property including full measurement to prepare existing drawings
- Design development to modify and improve customer facilities to common areas
- Engagement with sub consultants to complete necessary skillsets to deliver the overall design
- Lodgement of the necessary applications with the local authority departments
- Preparation of tender documents and implementation of a competitive exercise to achieve best value
- Project monitoring of the works on site to ensure compliance with restricted timeframe, and delivering to the highest quality of workmanship
- Cost control of the project to ensure delivery within the allocated budget
- Handover to the client to achieve re-opening to the public given the full orderbook including longstanding celebratory events
RESULTS
The refurbishment of the property, providing significantly modernised and enhanced facilities, has been well received by patrons in the first season of operation since completion.
KEY MESSAGE
Having extensive experience and in house capabilities to deliver key roles forming the majority of the project team in this instance, has ensured that the client brief was achieved in restricted and demanding timescales to suit the operational requirements of the business.
WHY G+S
Graham + Sibbald were instructed due to our wealth of experience in providing architectural design, project management and cost control services for projects of a similar nature, delivering to meet the client’s expectations in terms of quality and budget, and to suit a restricted program to ensure the property opened in advance of the trading season.
Furthermore, as a result of our dedication to provide a very high service at a competitive cost, we work with a broad spectrum of clients, including a number of leading names in the public and private sectors, representing a wide range of longstanding retained clients including Local Authorities, Inward Investors, Government Departments, Major Retailers and Industrialists, Licensed Trade Operators and Insurance Brokers via their Loss Adjusters, amongst many others.
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