Client: Arnold Clark
Main Contractor: Bell Building Projects/Chas Smith
Location: Dennistoun, Glasgow
Timescale: June 2015 - May 2016
Martin Contracts NI Ltd undertook the complete mechanical and electrical design and installation of this Hyundai showroom for Arnold Clark, one of Europe’s largest independently owned car dealerships. There were previously two Arnold Clark Hyundai branches in Glasgow city, but due to the success of the brand the decision was made to combine the two into one flagship store situated at Alexandra Parade, Glasgow.
The new 857 square metre, three-storey development is Hyundai’s largest UK Showroom and comprises of a showroom, workshops, parts department, office accommodation and toilets together with associated external works and car park lighting. The branch is decorated to Hyundai’s brand identity with a warm bronze exterior.
With this flagship branch, Arnold Clark and Hyundai offer variety, value and an exceptional level of service, all from a convenient central location. The branch offers sales, servicing with express check-in and has its own Parts & Accessories department. There are seven workshop bays including one dedicated MOT testing bay.
The mechanical contract involved the full design and installation of:
LTHW Heating, Gas Fired Radiant Heating, Gas Boiler, Extract Ventilation, MVHRs, VRF Air Conditioning, Domestic Water Services, Soil and Waste Services, Thermal Insulation and Sanitary Ware.
The electrical contract involved the full design and installation of:
Lighting Installation within the buildings, Car Park Lighting, Data Installation and Power Installations including power requirements for client direct items such as Fire Alarm, CCTV, Intruder, Access, Garage Workshop equipment.