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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.”