ALLANDER
LEISURE CENTRE

5,500M2

Roof area made up of various levels and systems.

72%

Local labour sourced within 40 miles.

182

Local jobs sustained and created.

Case Study: Allander Leisure Centre & Adult Day Care Facility

Procladd were appointed to deliver the roofing and cladding package for the landmark £42.5m Allander Leisure Centre and Adult Day Care Facility in Bearsden — a flagship public building developed by East Dunbartonshire Council to replace two ageing facilities no longer fit for purpose.

Designed by Holmes Miller with support from Doig+Smith, Brown + Wallace and Stantec, and constructed by McLaughlin & Harvey, the project followed an extensive 12‑month community consultation process. The result is a modern, inclusive and accessible space that connects sport, health and culture, supporting users of all ages and abilities while serving the wider community.

Our Scope: High‑Value Roofing & Façade Delivery

Procladd delivered a £2.27m roofing and cladding package, installing multiple roofing and façade systems across a complex, multi‑level structure spanning approximately 5,500m².

Our scope included:

• Sika single ply roofing systems across the main roof areas
• Selected felt roofing zones to accommodate plant areas
• Eurobond Europanel F5 wall cladding
• SoTech Optima FC façade panels
• Walkways, access provisions and coordination with PV installations
• Delivery of a 25‑year manufacturer‑backed roofing guarantee

Working directly with Sika allowed us to tightly control quality, sequencing, and compliance while meeting the project’s demanding performance requirements.

Design Complexity: Pools, Plant & Performance

The roof design incorporated multiple structural levels, roof types and performance classifications, requiring detailed coordination with the design team.

Key technical drivers included:

• A hybrid bonded and mechanically fixed single ply system to manage wind uplift while achieving target U‑values
• Areas directly above the swimming pool required a high humidity classification (Class 5), leading to the use of stainless‑steel fixings and carefully selected compatible materials
• Aluminium decking installed above the pool hall to withstand elevated temperatures and steam conditions
• Dedicated plant areas protected with robust Sikashield membranes designed to accommodate foot traffic and heavy equipment

The façade package included complex detailing, notably the installation of translucent panels sourced internationally and positioned on high‑level elevations to introduce natural light deep into the building. Ground‑level cladding was carefully cut and detailed to prevent access to the underside and ensure public safety in family‑focused areas.

Winter Working & Programme Pressure

Roofing works were phased to align with the wider construction programme, with crews operating across small, sequential work areas throughout winter.

Weather conditions created further challenges:

• Persistent rain, wind and reduced daylight
• Strict moisture control requirements for bonded systems on concrete decks
• Regular peel testing carried out alongside Sika field technicians to confirm substrate readiness

To maintain momentum and achieve wind‑and‑watertight status, Procladd allocated a significant labour resource and introduced Sarnamatic automated welding technology, delivering faster lap welding and improved consistency during short dry weather windows.

Managing a Congested, Multi‑Trade Site

The Allander project was delivered adjacent to a live leisure centre and residential area, with multiple trades operating simultaneously in a constrained footprint.

To maintain control, Procladd deployed:

• Full-time contract manager presence on site
• Close coordination around scaffold access, plant movements and material deliveries

Limited ground‑level storage required the use of large mobile tower cranes to lift materials directly onto roof zones. Long‑lead items, including aluminium decking, were carefully programmed to avoid site delays.

A High-Performing Community Asset

The installed roofing systems were selected for durability, minimal maintenance, and long‑term performance, contributing to a facility that has already delivered exceptional social value for the community.

Delivering the Allander Leisure Centre demonstrates Procladd’s ability to manage high‑value projects, deliver technically demanding roofing and façade systems, and collaborate effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams.