PROJECT PROFILE
NEWFORGE SPORTS COMPLEX & EVENT HUB, BELFAST
with OHMG hosting stakeholder site visits and conducting presentations to seven local schools. As well as monthly meetings with NCDT to review KPIs, performance targets and stakeholder satisfaction, the contractor facilitated site visits by government representatives and end- users throughout the project. Management of public impact during works included liaising with the local community via a regular newsletter and implementing a traffic-management plan to segregate traffic. Materials were off-loaded on site, with monitoring stations in place for noise, dust and vibrations, while OHMG re-designed a foul drain to protect a public walkway and mature trees and reduced significantly the impact on the local ecology. A 3D augmented reality tool was used to improve coordination and aid with clash detection, with weekly team meetings held to raise any technical issues and review upcoming works and challenges. Early engagement with the supply chain generated value-engineering opportunities for OHMG, for example exchanging a proposed retaining wall for dwarf wall kerbing.
Using directional drilling to reroute foul drainage and avoid a public pathway through woods reduced the need for excavation or manholes, minimising disruption for the community, natural fauna and wildlife. To manage costs, OHMG established agreed change order procedures and continuously monitored the budget throughout the project. Effective management of the programme included off-site fabrication when possible, and early identification to
Cathal O’Hare, Director, said, “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Newforge Community Development Trust team, ISF, Sports NI, the project team and supply chain for their professionalism, dedication and vision throughout the project. It has been a pleasure working closely with them all and learning from their insights and experience. “OHMG is very proud of the finished product, and to see it being used so much is a testament to the Newforge Community Development Trust in the work it does for the local and greater area.” Client: Newforge Community Development Trust PROJECT TEAM... Main contractor: OHMG Architect: Hamilton Architects Project manager: esc Construction Consultants M&E, civil & structural engineer: Tetra Tech
get ahead on long-lead Items. Following accredited ISO45001
standards, OHMG placed an emphasis on health and safety throughout the project including fire marshal training. Responsibilities were allocated via its H&S Plan, with H&S Manager Gavin Blaney liaising with HSENI and closely monitoring the works, conducting safety audits and identifying non-compliances during the team’s weekly meetings. Further, briefings highlighting any risks and a boundary check to maintain security were held daily, while access to the works was strictly controlled by a gateman who was extremely helpful to all parties involved.
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