First Nordique – Outdoor Nature Spa in Manitoba

CASE STUDY: First Nordique – Outdoor Nature Spa in Manitoba

Total project cost $11,000,000

Initiation:

• Assessed interest/viability of project
• Contacted owners to establish franchise framework
• Created team members matrix
• Contacted local promotion and business entities to establish level of interest
• Did familiarization tour of Le Nordik and similar projects
• Attended SPA conferences

Project Framework:

• Establish list of consultants required and engaged same
• Launched search for appropriate project site
• Created business plan
• Obtain grant for feasibility study
• Launched initial search for funding partners
• Engaged local promotors and promotion agencies
• Organized several Public Consultations
• Contacted City of Winnipeg, Golf Services, Zoning, etc

Project Development:

• Located project site
• Engaged site owners in development of agreement framework
• Coordinated lease negotiations with City of Winnipeg
• Initiated preliminary sketch design and budgeting
• Established quality, cost and schedule mechanisms and controls

Project execution

• Confirmed staffing requirements
• Confirmed local providers and suppliers
• Reviewed design and working drawings
• Reviewed tender submissions
• Verified award of construction contract
• Attended site construction meetings
• Acted as owner’s representative in Winnipeg
• Worked closely with Le Nordik Québec to coordinate promotions and marketing