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| BAM Construction wins Leeds Arena contract BAM Construction has been selected as the preferred contractor to build the 13,500 capacity Leeds Arena. A huge £55million construction project, the arena is expected to add around £25.5m per year to the city's economy and protect around 100 construction jobs. It will create an additional 100 jobs for local residents with potentially 90 apprenticeships. The council also announced that Bovis Lend Lease has been selected as the reserved contractor. They will maintain knowledge of the project and will be ready to 'step up' to preferred contractor status should the need arise. The Leeds Arena will set a new benchmark in arena design, being the UK's first purpose built arena with a 'fan-shape super theatre design' which guarantees that every seat in the house will enjoy perfect sightlines of the centre stage - 68metres will be the longest distance from the stage as opposed to 90-95m at a conventional arena. The announcement of the preferred contractor and reserve contractor follows a recent decision to grant outline planning permission for the arena building. The project remains on track for the construction contractor to take control of the site this year, with completion fully on course for 2012. Construction work is currently scheduled to start late in 2010. The Arena operator, SMG Europe, will also shortly seek to enter into a naming rights agreement with an organisation to sponsor the pioneering arena. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |