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Riverside Museum

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BAM Construction started on site in 2007, bringing to life the innovative and technically complex design by acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid for Glasgow’s new transport museum, Riverside. BAM won the job, which is the UK’s biggest museum project, after a lengthy procurement process. The £52m project is funded by Glasgow City Council, Heritage Lottery Funding and the Riverside Museum Appeal and is part of a major regeneration programme for the former docks and quays alongside the Clyde River.

The museum, which celebrates the city’s contribution to transport and shipbuilding, is due to open in 2011 and will feature approximately 150 separate displays with around 3,000 objects, more than double the current Museum of Transport at Kelvin Hall.

The eye-catching museum features a curved wave-like steel frame with five peaked sections. Two main facades, one facing the city and the other facing the riverfront, create a tunnel-like environment leading visitors on a historic transportation journey.

Construction is currently underway and the establishment of a close and positive teamworking approach has ensured smooth progress so far and is key to the success of this iconic project. Due to the complex design, we divided the steel framework erection into seven phases with the slab being cast and laid ahead of the steel. The cladding contractor is following on behind the steelwork.
 

‘BAM is delighted to join with the Glasgow City Council to deliver the new Museum of Transport and add to the long list of major attractions to the city.’ - Ken McAlpine, Regional Director, BAM Construction Ltd