Steelwork creates Manchester carbon neutral offices

Structural steelwork is nearing completion on 4 Angel Square in Manchester, a carbon neutral office block that will also achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

The 11-storey project sits within the larger NOMA scheme, which is one of the North West’s largest multi-million-pound mixed-use developments.

Situated close to Manchester Victoria station, the eight-hectare scheme is revitalising the area with the creation of more than 400,000m² of office, residential, retail, leisure and hotel space.

Developer MEPC’s Head of Development Paul Pavia says: “With widespread public and business support for a true ‘green recovery’ after the pandemic is over, we expect occupier and investor demand for quality, sustainable workspace to grow further, which is why we have committed to making 4 Angel Square operationally net-zero carbon and raising the standard for sustainable office development.

“The building will help drive Manchester’s recovery and support the city’s long-term growth by creating high-quality employment space designed appeal to major occupiers and support thousands of jobs.”

Working on behalf of main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland, Billington Structures is erecting 2,400t of steelwork for the project.

4 Angel Square is scheduled for completion by early 2023.