EIC, the Alcester-based building services provider, is
undertaking a £2m contract for the revamp of sporting
facilities in the Midlands. The EIC team has been appointed to
install the mechanical and electrical services at the Alexander
Stadium in Birmingham which is set to be used as an Olympic
training base.
The project involves the construction of a new spectators stand
along the back straight of the running track which, when complete,
will also accommodate office and gym facilities.
Working with main contractor Thomas Vale Construction, on behalf
of Birmingham City Council, EIC's contract includes installation of
state-of-the-art mechanical and electrical services including
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water services,
small power, lighting, CCTV and security to the new stand, offices
and gym. Much of the work on the stands was completed ahead of the
recent Samsung Diamond League meeting to be held in Birmingham,
while the office fit out and gym elements are set for completion
later this year.
Ian Lyall, joint managing director of EIC, added: "EIC has a
great deal of past experience in the sports and leisure sector we
are delighted to be continuing in the same vein with this recent
contract win. The successful completion of the M&E fit out at
the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, one of the 2014 Commonwealth
Games training centres, was well received and opened several new
opportunities for us within this market, having clearly
demonstrated our ability to deliver high profile projects for major
sporting events.
"The Alexander Stadium is a great project which will ultimately
benefit both visiting athletes and the city's residents. We are
certainly looking to this sector as an area for future expansion of
our business, building on our relationships with major contractors
and end user clients."
With its national headquarters in Warwickshire, EIC now has a
network of 13 regional offices - from Cornwall to Scotland -
enabling the firm to meet the needs of both local and national
customers, wherever they are located.