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Looking a bit of guidance from posters who have had a hand in developing club gyms.

My club are looking at a development project involving installing a steel-fab shed on club grounds, and fitting it out with a full spec gym.

Any advice on the following:
- Recommendations for steel manufacturers who specialise in these kind of builds (around Ulster preferably)
- Recommendations for Gym fit-out providers for small community gym
- Approx costs of the different stages of development
- Any aspects you'd do differently if doing it over again

Thanks.

Kilrea and Swatragh got prefab set ups look good, not sure who the manfacturer was.

Quote from: ulstergael on February 03, 2026, 04:28:16 PMLooking a bit of guidance from posters who have had a hand in developing club gyms.

My club are looking at a development project involving installing a steel-fab shed on club grounds, and fitting it out with a full spec gym.

Any advice on the following:
- Recommendations for steel manufacturers who specialise in these kind of builds (around Ulster preferably)
- Recommendations for Gym fit-out providers for small community gym
- Approx costs of the different stages of development
- Any aspects you'd do differently if doing it over again

Thanks.

Rasharkin did something similar

Quote from: ulstergael on February 03, 2026, 04:28:16 PM- Recommendations for Gym fit-out providers for small community gym

R-Two Gyms from Moortown, Tyrone. Sound fella and done a lot of GAA gyms big and small. Check out his Instagram page for examples.

All Saints have just opened a new one too

Can they kick a ball?

Go along to Donaghmore in Co Tyrone- I'm sure they will be happy to give you all the details

𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒖𝒃 💪🏻💙💛

The Performance Hub will be available for members to come and view it on Saturday 7th February from 12pm to 2pm and on Sunday 8th February when it will be official opened at 12.30pm 🙌

Connex fitness - used to be called Ruthless. Main man is Gavin O'Neil, former Derry player from Banagher. Think they are based in Bellaghy. Loads of pictures on their Facebook/Instagram pages.

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https://www.tonaghengineering.com/steel-buildings/ (https://www.tonaghengineering.com/steel-buildings/)

Quote from: ulstergael on February 03, 2026, 04:28:16 PMLooking a bit of guidance from posters who have had a hand in developing club gyms.

My club are looking at a development project involving installing a steel-fab shed on club grounds, and fitting it out with a full spec gym.

Any advice on the following:
- Recommendations for steel manufacturers who specialise in these kind of builds (around Ulster preferably)
- Recommendations for Gym fit-out providers for small community gym
- Approx costs of the different stages of development
- Any aspects you'd do differently if doing it over again

Thanks.

Best advice I could give on this would be to avoid the prefab shed option if possible and if not to fit an air circulation/recovery system.

Quote from: oakleafgael on February 04, 2026, 01:13:50 PM

Quote from: ulstergael on February 03, 2026, 04:28:16 PMLooking a bit of guidance from posters who have had a hand in developing club gyms.

My club are looking at a development project involving installing a steel-fab shed on club grounds, and fitting it out with a full spec gym.

Any advice on the following:
- Recommendations for steel manufacturers who specialise in these kind of builds (around Ulster preferably)
- Recommendations for Gym fit-out providers for small community gym
- Approx costs of the different stages of development
- Any aspects you'd do differently if doing it over again

Thanks.

Best advice I could give on this would be to avoid the prefab shed option if possible and if not to fit an air circulation/recovery system.

Did you find there were condensation issues with a shed? Air circulation/condition can be expensive.

Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 04, 2026, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: oakleafgael on February 04, 2026, 01:13:50 PM

Quote from: ulstergael on February 03, 2026, 04:28:16 PMLooking a bit of guidance from posters who have had a hand in developing club gyms.

My club are looking at a development project involving installing a steel-fab shed on club grounds, and fitting it out with a full spec gym.

Any advice on the following:
- Recommendations for steel manufacturers who specialise in these kind of builds (around Ulster preferably)
- Recommendations for Gym fit-out providers for small community gym
- Approx costs of the different stages of development
- Any aspects you'd do differently if doing it over again

Thanks.

Best advice I could give on this would be to avoid the prefab shed option if possible and if not to fit an air circulation/recovery system.

Did you find there were condensation issues with a shed? Air circulation/condition can be expensive.

I have seen a few with this issue alright. Yesh it can be expensive. I suppose it all comes down to what you hope to get out of the facility and the budget available.