In a series of articles, Mark Andrews sets out how stadium construction projects can drive local social and economic growth
Mark Andrews, Managing Director, Commercial, Sir Robert McAlpine, discusses how a collaborative, integrated approach is key to achieving these goals during the construction of stadia.
Figures published by Arsenal FC found the club generated £616 million in economic value and supported more than 4,400 jobs following construction of the Emirates Stadium.
In east London, the evolution of London Stadium from the focal point of the Olympics into a mixed-use venue has also delivered a signficiant return, with figures showing it generates around £230 million for London's economy.
In articles published for Property Week and Football Stadium Management, Mark gives his thoughts on:
How early engagement and collaboration drive social value in local communities
Why achieving strong community buy-in is ‘non-negotiable’ for stadium construction projects
The importance of a unified approach to overcome challenges throughout the project lifecycle
Why consistent client engagement can make the unpredictable more manageable, rather than being left to chance
Arsenal's state-of-the art new ground rewrote the rulebook on football stadia
A case study in innovation, collaboration and adding social value, the Olympic Stadium captured the pride of a nation.
We took the myriad complexities of refurbishing the world-famous tennis venue – Wimbledon’s No.1 Court - in our stride.
Highway Inspector, Andy Walker, has been recognised with a prestigious national award for inspiring the next generation of engineers.
During Net Zero Week, Adam Robinson, Senior Sustainability Manager at Sir Robert McAlpine, explains why data-driven decision-making is fundamental to achieving the construction industry's sustainability ambitions.
During Net Zero Week, Company Carbon Manager, Simon Leek, outlines how our Sustainable Engineering Excellence strategy is strengthening our ambition to become Net Zero by 2045
