Virgin Media Maxim Park, North Lanarkshire
The Project
The Virgin Media O2 fit-out at Maxim Park delivered a high-quality CAT B workplace designed to reflect the client’s innovation, brand identity and operational needs. Appointed as Principal Contractor following a competitive tender managed by CBRE, Scotwood undertook the transformation of Level 3 into a modern, flexible working environment comprising open workstations, meeting and focus rooms, collaboration areas, wellness facilities, tea points, breakout spaces and a grab-and-go hub.
The project required extensive mechanical and electrical integration, including full LV distribution, intelligent lighting and emergency systems, VRF comfort cooling and heating, ICT infrastructure, security and access controls, and advanced room-booking and occupancy technologies. Early M&E coordination ensured efficient routing of services, eliminating clashes and optimising performance within newly formed partitions.
Working within an occupied multi-tenant building demanded careful logistics planning, off-peak scheduling of disruptive works and close liaison with neighbouring occupiers to minimise impact.
Close collaboration with Virgin Media O2’s marketing team enabled seamless incorporation of branded design elements, while rapid mock-ups and digital approvals allowed agile refinement of finishes without affecting programme.
Health, safety and wellbeing were central throughout, with a proactive safety culture, rigorous risk management and secure site operations ensuring successful delivery to the highest professional standards.
Sustainable Elements
The project incorporated a range of sustainable measures across design coordination, construction methodology and operational performance. Early mechanical and electrical coordination reduced material waste and prevented abortive works by eliminating service clashes before installation. Efficient space planning maximised natural light penetration and optimised energy performance within the newly configured floorplate.
High-efficiency VRF heating and cooling systems were installed to improve thermal performance while reducing operational energy demand. Intelligent lighting systems, including LED and emergency lighting, were specified to minimise energy consumption and extend lifecycle performance.
Construction activities were carefully managed within an occupied multi-tenant building, with logistics planning that reduced unnecessary transport movements and associated emissions. Off-peak scheduling further limited disruption and improved overall building efficiency.
Waste management procedures prioritised reduction, reuse and recycling of materials in line with best practice construction waste hierarchy principles. Digital approvals, rapid mock-ups and coordinated procurement processes reduced material over-ordering and avoided unnecessary product replacement.
Durable, high-quality finishes and adaptable workspace layouts were selected to extend lifecycle usability and reduce the need for future refurbishment, ensuring long-term sustainability of the workplace environment.
Complexity of Installation
The installation presented significant technical and logistical complexity due to the integration of extensive building services within a live, multi-tenant commercial environment. Delivering a full CAT B fit-out on an occupied floor required meticulous planning, phased sequencing and continuous coordination with building management and neighbouring occupiers to ensure business continuity.
The mechanical and electrical scope was particularly demanding, involving the installation and coordination of LV distribution, intelligent lighting and emergency systems, VRF heating and cooling, ICT and data infrastructure, fire alarm, CCTV, access control and specialist room-booking technologies. Routing these services within constrained ceiling voids and newly formed partitions required detailed pre-construction modelling and early-stage M&E coordination to prevent clashes and ensure optimal system performance.
Logistical constraints within Maxim Park required carefully managed delivery schedules, restricted material storage and controlled waste removal processes. Noisy and disruptive activities were programmed outside peak occupancy periods, requiring flexible working arrangements and close stakeholder liaison.
High-specification branded design elements, including feature lighting, bespoke finishes, glazing manifestations and integrated signage, required precision installation to meet strict client aesthetic standards.
The combination of live-environment working, intensive services integration, brand-led detailing and programme-critical sequencing demanded exceptional coordination, technical expertise and proactive risk management throughout the installation.
Scope of Works
Principal Contractor responsibility for full CAT B commercial office fit-out
• Site establishment, logistics planning and phased programme delivery
• Strip-out and preparation of existing floorplate
• Installation of new partition systems to form offices, meeting rooms and focus spaces
• Formation of collaboration zones, breakout areas and staff welfare facilities
• Installation of suspended ceiling systems
• Raised access floor alterations and floor finish installations
• Bespoke joinery installations including tea points, storage and feature elements
• Specialist glazing installations including manifestations and privacy treatments
• Decoration and application of high-quality internal finishes throughout
Mechanical & Electrical Works
• Full LV electrical distribution installation
• Installation of energy-efficient LED lighting and emergency lighting systems
• VRF comfort cooling and heating system installation
• Ventilation and air distribution modifications
• Structured cabling and ICT/data infrastructure installation
• Fire alarm and life safety systems installation
• CCTV and electronic access control systems
• Integration of room booking and occupancy detection systems
Branding & Specialist Installations
• Installation of feature lighting elements
• Integration of branded signage and manifestation graphics
• Coordination with client marketing team for brand-aligned finishes
• Installation of specialist fixtures and feature design elements
Health, Safety & Operational Coordination
• Management of works within occupied multi-tenant building
• Phased works and out-of-hours scheduling to minimise disruption
• Coordination with building management and neighbouring occupiers
• Implementation of rigorous HSE management procedures and site controls