loaders could bring in bigger diggers to speed up the process.” The lessons, while learnt quickly, were valuable, Mallon says. “This was the first arena we built and we now have many insights into approaches and processes for the next similar project.” For Mallon, one of the most important takeaways from the project was this: “You must build a strong team to achieve great success.” It started with the core management team, which needed to oversee the 150 people on-site. “Effective logistics and coordination were crucial,” Mallon says. “People were allocated to various parts of the project and we knew how it would all merge together at the right time. “We worked in a very agile manner with the client and design team. We started on site while the team was designing the later phases of the project. We met weekly to discuss the project and resolve challenges. We succeeded not only due to efficient construction but also because of effective project management.”
which makes it harder than concrete,” Mallon recalls. “We were only digging a couple of metres in an 8-hour shift. So we changed the structural steel frame at the front entrance, making the openings bigger so our
the basketball players could walk under comfortably.” Beyond the control of FIBA and BBL was the very real challenge of digging the foundations for the fan zone. “The ground had been treated with lime,
seating areas, and space above the courts. “Everything has to be above 7.5m,” Mallon explains, “because you can’t have the ball hitting anything or anyone during play. And the stadium doors had to be 2.4m high so
1: Laying the foundations for the basketball arena in East Kilbride 2: The Eco Construction Scotland team had to work to tight deadlines 3: Personnel management was key, with roughly 150 people on site 4: FIBA measurements and dimensions had to be strictly adhered to 5: Eco Construction’s Bryan Mallon and FMB Scotland Director Gordon Nelson
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