15m x 20m on a 3m high leg
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Our client, a League One football club required a dedicated, semi-permanent strength and conditioning facility to complement their existing training ground infrastructure. F&L Temporary Buildings were approached by the Head of Physical Performance to help with all aspects of the development.
Their vision was to install a large, high-specification, fully insulated gym and conditioning facility at the club’s training centre and academy. They also wanted the building to act as a hub, bringing together players, coaching staff, and academy talent together in a professional environment, large enough to accommodate the full squad.
The new building was intended to replace an old, smaller 60m2 gym and an uninsulated temporary structure, providing enough space for the team to train together in the new purpose-built facility. The team were previously split across two buildings and unable to work together as a group.
Working directly with the Head of Physical Performance and club Directors, we completed a site consultation and feasibility exercise. A suitable location was identified adjacent to the training pitches. The location was recommended as it provided convenient and quick access from the main building to the new gym and onwards to the training pitches. This was important as players can transition to the pitches quickly after completing pre-training activation and return to the gym for conditioning post-training.
From the initial approach in late spring, we worked closely with the club to evolve the design through a series of iterations. This included specifying a bespoke RAL colour to bend into the training centre, increasing the initial footprint and incorporating extensive glazing within two elevations to overlook the training pitches. Each stage of design development refined the details, ensuring the building not only met technical requirements but also created the right environment for players and staff. The 300m2 building was handed over to the client after a five-day installation to complete the fit out, including specialist flooring and lighting in time for the new season starting.
15m wide x 20m long x 3m high (eaves), 5m bay spacing. Ridge height of 6.03m to BS6399 quality standards
Enhanced thermal performance provided by insulated sandwich panels, with 60mm PIR foam, offering a thermal insulation U value (W/m2k) of 0.38
An inflatable roof combined with an efficient wall mounted compressor system. The high-quality industrial strength, PVC material is flame retardant and tear-resistant PVC with a standard thickness of 650g /m2
Two 1.0m (W) x 2.0m (H) single leaf steel pedestrian door unit fitted with push bar, lock and close together with a double lockable glazed entrance doorway unit
160mm UPVC with 110mm downpipes
‘L’ shaped aluminium flashing to provide a professional finish to the concrete base.
The new gym will be used by all players from the youth setup and academy to first team as part of their ongoing ambition to enhance player recruitment, performance, conditioning and recovery. The new facility has provided 5x more space than the old gym.
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm I Urgent Enquires: Contact Form
