MoD Cyprus Strategic Communications Centre
Resolving critical roof-design risks to deliver a secure, fully operational communications facility
Overview
British Forces Cyprus (BFC) maintain a vital military presence across the UK sovereign base areas of Dhekelia, Akrotiri and Ayios Nikolaos, supporting tri-service operations and acting as a strategic staging point for the Middle East and Asia. This defence infrastructure case study shows how Reeves Project Management resolved critical roof-design risks on a new £8 million strategic communications centre at Ayios Nikolaos, overcoming a technical impasse that had halted progress and helping deliver a secure, fully operational facility.
The Challenge
The project was suspended due to the risk of a ‘cold bridge’ in the roof construction, which could result in condensation and damage sensitive computer equipment. The locally proposed construction method, reliant on Cyprus-sourced materials, created technical risks that threatened the project’s schedule, budget, and performance requirements.
Our Approach
We were engaged to resolve the design impasse and lead the project to completion. Our actions included:
Reviewing and rejecting the local roof construction proposal that created a cold bridge risk.
Identifying and implementing an alternative proprietary roof panelling system, factory-bonded to prevent cold bridging.
Leading the multi-disciplinary design and construction team to integrate the revised solution.
Consulting closely with the Project Sponsor and stakeholders to ensure alignment and confidence.
Administering the construction contract and monitoring performance to safeguard programme delivery.
The Outcome
The adoption of the new roof construction method eliminated the cold bridge risk, protecting the facility’s sensitive equipment. We successfully delivered the £8 million communications centre within scope, cost, and schedule, restoring confidence in the project and securing a strategic asset for British Forces Cyprus.
Next Steps
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