A key construction milestone was recently reached on Dominvs Hospitality’s Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express and Crowne Plaza hotel development projects.
A ceremonial “Topping out” event was held at the Aberdeen Airport site, signifying that the projects have reached their maximum height and their structural frameworks are now complete.
Dominvs Hospitality’s professional team includes McAleer and Rushe as the design and build contractor, Dexter Moren Associates as their interior designer and Urban Innovations as the lead architects.
Sean Brookes Chief Operating Officer of Dominvs Hospitality commented:
“This is a proud day for both the team and I at Dominvs Hospitality. It’s fantastic to be able to see the hotels rapidly nearing completion and I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported us in getting to this stage. Our aim is to create leading destinations by the Airport and I look forward to the launch of our hotels in June and October of 2015.”
The limited service Holiday Inn Express will feature 193 bedrooms, one meeting room and a 150 seat restaurant, whilst the full service Crowne Plaza will feature 165 bedrooms, seven meeting rooms, two banqueting suites and a 240 seat restaurant.
Both hotels will offer a restful stay and a comfortable working environment for business and leisure guests alike.
The 15 month construction phase began in March 2014.
Mark Diamond, Contracts Director at McAleer Rushe commented:
“We are very pleased to celebrate the topping out of the Holiday Inn Express and Crowne Plaza along with Dominvs Hospitality. This is the first of several schemes currently underway in the McAleer & Rushe and Dominvs partnership.
“Aberdeen has one of the strongest property markets outside London, and Dominvs have secured a great location for its hotels. We have grown very close to the Dominvs team and we enjoy working on projects with them because of their clarity of vision and professionalism.
“Reaching this milestone on the Aberdeen project is a significant moment for the teams as McAleer Rushe and Dominvs, allowing the teams to celebrate and reflect on the long-term legacy of this key development.”
This contract is the first in a series of phased contracts to be signed between Dominvs Group and contractor McAleer & Rushe. Worth in excess of £100m, the series involves the construction of a development programme of hotels across the UK.
The next £30m contract to be signed is for a 307-room Holiday Inn on Aytoun Street, in Manchester City Centre.
Preet Ahluwalia who led the contract negotiations and project implementation at Dominvs Group commented:
“Signing this first contract with McAleer & Rushe cements an already strong relationship built on trust and mutual professionalism. Both companies share a strong family ethos, strong management teams and a reputation for integrity. This is a long term partnership and I predict we will do a lot of work together.”
Eamonn Laverty of McAleer & Rushe added:
“I think both companies have quickly gained the measure of each other, we like doing business together and have established a very strong personal rapport with each other. Dominvs Group combines experience with a dynamic business model, which is underpinned by over a £300m portfolio across the commercial, hospitality and residential sectors and this is an exemplar partnership for us.”
Established in 2011, Dominvs Group combines experience with a dynamic business model underpinned by a portfolio of over £300m across the commercial, hospitality and residential sectors.
By drawing on the skills of their whole team they ensure prudent planning and calculated investment to deliver exceptional returns.
Ambition, drive and professionalism define the group’s approach, ensuring exceptional quality and return on investment across their portfolio.
McAleer & Rushe is a privately owned multi award winning design and build construction, property development, investment and asset management firm with in excess of 40 years’ experience in the acquisition, design, development, construction and management of a variety of property types.
