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PARTNER CASE STUDYEPG has expertise across operations of all LOC functional areasand has an established and proven track record in the planning anddelivery of overlay solutions to support these operations. The team hasworked with LOC’s to develop the most practical and financially viablesolution for each location and integrated with procurement, architectand engineering teams to plan and deliver the concepts.Catering ManagementThe provision of catering and hospitality to all customer groups at majorevents, within the venues and locations, is an enormous challenge. EPGcatering experts can design the concept along with operational planningand management to ensure the provision of a high quality service toall customer groups within the venue / location. Commercial value isretained by the event organiser and not by the food service provider.Logistics ManagementThis critical discipline encompasses procurement, storage,distribution, management, retrofit and disposal of all materials andassets for the entire event platform. EPG logistics experts have awealth of experience in this highly specialised area and can design,plan, deliver and manage complex and critical solutionsProject ManagementEPG’s Project Managers bring a wealth of experience to LOC’s, fromnumerous major events across the globe.Using knowledge gained working at competition and noncompetition venues around the world EPG Project Managers workalongside LOC teams to coordinate input from all LOC departments.The Project Managers coordinate a team of architects, quantitysurveyors, engineers and construction managers (internal andexternal) to deliver venues that will operate effectively for Games Timeand work within national legislation, design framework and budget.In addition, PMs support the individual sports with the necessaryinformation/plans to gain approval from International Federations. Theysupport the monitoring of overlay procurement, venue constructionand overlay installation to ensure games-time requirements are metand will also support the monitoring of overlay removal and venuereinstatement post games.Finally, EPG PMs monitor and manage the health and safety obligationthroughout the venue design and delivery process and report on statusof costs associated with the event overlay, including management of thechange control process during the entire project cycle.Media and Athlete VillagesProvision of media and athlete accommodation facilities at majorinternational events is a complex component of event deliveryrequiring a unique and detailed skill set and knowledge base. EPG hasbeen instrumental in delivering both media and athlete villages at manyOlympic and Commonwealth Games.Operational ReadinessAs a LOC moves into delivery mode so Operational Readinessbecomes increasingly important. EPG staff have experience ofmanaging this programme to ensure a smooth transition from theplanning to the operational phase for all functional areas.Main Operations Centre - 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth GamesVenue Security InfrastructureEPG offers LOC’s a team, including very experienced project and costmanagers, who are responsible for several aspects of physical securityat major events including the planning, programme management andcost management of the process. This service also involves closeliaison with a LOC’s security team plus all the multiple stakeholdersinvolved including government security agencies.Overlay Contract ManagementWorking as part of a Venue Development team, EPG can providehighly experienced PMs to lead the management of the constructionas well as contract management resource.As this develops, the primary responsibility will be in themanagement and coordination of these contracts with an emphasison temporary construction contracts such as site works andconstruction management agreements.EPG staff act as the key client contact for suppliers on a day-todaybasis to ensure that the LOC objectives are met and also developstrong and effective working relationships with suppliers to ensure thatthey deliver on their contractual commitments.Venue ManagementEPG provide senior staff to support LOC Venue Managementand Operations. These roles oversee all aspects of Games Timeoperational planning and involve considerable liaison with all relevantauthorities and other stakeholders in relation to Venue Precinct andVenue Management operational matters.The key priorities in these important roles are to develop and leada cross functional team and to put into place processes to ensure thesafe and effective planning and operation of the venue at Games time.There is a considerable level of responsibility in these positionsand the company’s most experienced personnel with many years ofGames experience are involved in ensuring the successful delivery ofthe Games.For further information contact EPG’s Client Relationship Manager DavidCook at dcook@eventplanninggroup.netEPG Event Planning GroupSPORTS EVENT MANAGEMENT 15