Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
The building will have its own source of sustainable heat and power generation
using bio fuel and waste cooling oil. The building has been designed as a zero carbon
emissions building and designated as an energy plus building.
Four and a half acres of the site have been developed as a public space.
The key dates in relation to the project are as follows:
Tender date:
Early 2010 (appointed in June)
Work commenced:
July 2010
Work completed:
March 2013
Building occupied:
November 2013
Cost:
£195 million
Form of contract: Design and Build
Eco- friendly features include:
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Heat recovery system from the atrium and IT systems to heat the building.
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Combined used water and waste recycling.
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Low water consumption appliances.
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High efficiency lifts.
Other building facilities include:
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A café within the atrium provides a communal focus.
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A restaurant area on the eighth floor provides extensive city views.
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320 person auditorium at ground floor level.
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Full disabled access.
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Extensive parking for 150 cars and 105 bicycles.
The cost budget for the final project was forecast within the range of £2200 and
£2500 per square metre.
10.3 Project information
Project particulars
Client:
The Co-operative Society
Contractor:
BAM Construction Group
Contract value:
£117 million
Contract period:
37 months
Start date:
Enabling works -July 2010
Form of contract:
Design and Build
Architect:
3D Reid
Consulting Engineer:
Buro Happold
Project Managers:
Gardiner & Theobald
Building Services Consultant:
SI Seeley
Building Control:
Manchester Council
