Shaun Doyle Leisure Industry Project Management

Playboy Casino.

SDM were instruced late in the design development and budget stage to resolve the issues of a budget forecast showing a £750k over budget situation and a delay in the proposed development start date.

The proposal was to convert the existing first floor casino and the two ground floor areas, the "E-Lounge" and a former retail unit.

SDM started by involving all interested parties and with the assistance of QS practice, examined every element of the proposed costs.

In order to expedite matters and start on site as soon as possible SDM instructed the tender drawings to be issued with a view that cost savings and alternative ideas be found with the Contractors on board. This was subsequently found to be the correct decision.

The Client requested that a casino operation be maintained throughout the works. SDM produced a 3-Phased program of works which addressed this including a late change to the proposed 'Cottontail Lounge'.

All aspects of the Project Managers responsibilities for Budget, Program and Quality were completed successfully and to the total satisfaction of both Clients (London Clubs International and Playboy Enterprises Inc.) and successfully launched on Saturday June 4th with the attendance of Hugh Hefner.