CQS Solutions played a key role in the successful delivery of two refurbishment projects at the South Glamorgan Building within the Royal Welsh Showground, one of Wales’ most important event venues. Commissioned by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, the works were designed to improve the building’s durability, appearance and long-term performance while ensuring the showground remained fully operational throughout construction.
The combined programme comprised two distinct projects – re-roofing works and the replacement of the building’s gable end. Together, the schemes improved weather protection, enhanced the building’s appearance and ensured consistency with the wider estate, helping to safeguard the long-term future of an important showground asset.
Delivering construction works within a live events venue presented a number of unique challenges. The project team had to carefully programme works around the showground’s busy annual calendar, ensuring that major events could continue without disruption. Site access, logistics and contractor operations were closely coordinated to maintain safe separation between construction activities and the public while protecting the wider operation of the venue.
Appointed as Employer’s Agent and Quantity Surveyor, CQS Solutions provided comprehensive commercial and contract management services throughout both projects. Responsibilities included cost planning, procurement support, tender evaluation, contract administration, financial reporting and the management of programme, risk and change control. This structured approach ensured robust governance and clear commercial oversight from project inception through to completion.
Working closely with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, contractors and the wider project team, CQS Solutions helped deliver both schemes within approved budgets while maintaining operational continuity across the site. The completed works have enhanced the functionality and resilience of the South Glamorgan Building and demonstrate CQS Solutions’ expertise in delivering projects within busy, live operational environments where stakeholder management, programme control and proactive risk management are critical to success.