McAvoy off-site building solutions

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) awarded McAvoy Group, which has its GB base in Oxford, a framework contract to design and build offices, athletes’ changing rooms, as well as press and media accommodation.

Eugene Lynch, McAvoy Group Managing Director, said: "Winning this framework contract is a tremendous benefit for the company. We are delighted to be part of this project that is bringing such tangible benefits to the regions including Northern Ireland."

The 12,000 capacity Basketball Arena will host Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby and the final stages of the Handball competition during the London 2012.

It will be one of the largest-ever modular accommodation venues built for any Games. During the Games it will be located in the north of the Olympic Park near the Velodrome and BMX Circuit.

After the Games the Arena is expected to be reused or relocated elsewhere.