{"id":40548,"date":"2024-06-10T15:15:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T15:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsteelconstruction.com\/wp\/?p=40548"},"modified":"2024-06-12T15:32:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T15:32:02","slug":"manchester-campus-expands-with-more-lab-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsteelconstruction.com\/wp\/manchester-campus-expands-with-more-lab-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester campus expands with more lab space"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsteelconstruction.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/n3.3-Manchester-labs2406.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsteelconstruction.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/n3.3-Manchester-labs2406.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newsteelconstruction.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/n3.3-Manchester-labs2406.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.newsteelconstruction.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/n3.3-Manchester-labs2406-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Work has begun on a new laboratory space building at Manchester Science Park, which is part of Europe\u2019s largest clinical <a href=\"https:\/\/steelconstruction.info\/Education_buildings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic <\/a>campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as the Greenheys building, the project will offer a range of specialist CL2 labs with supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/steelconstruction.info\/Multi-storey_office_buildings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">office<\/a> space ranging in size from starting from 232m<sup>2<\/sup> up to 2,043m<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An array of advanced technical features will be on offer, including increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelconstruction.info\/Floor_vibrations#Vibrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vibration<\/a> resistance, piped gas distribution systems, enhanced cooling and ventilation systems, high-security access, and 100GB superfast connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/steelconstruction.info\/BREEAM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BREEAM<\/a> \u2018Excellent\u2019 development is said to reflect client Bruntwood SciTech\u2019s commitment to sustainability, with Greenheys set to become the first lab space in the UK to be 100% electric and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelconstruction.info\/Sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">net zero <\/a>carbon in construction and operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scheduled for completion in Summer 2026, Greenheys will span across six floors, with specialised laboratory spaces tailored for diagnostics, genomics, biotech and precision medicine businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sam Darby, Development Director, Bruntwood SciTech, said: \u201cWe are delighted to have main contractor Willmott Dixon on board for the Greenheys development. Their expertise aligns strongly with our vision for creating a facility that will serve as a catalyst for innovation in the life sciences sector, and become one of the most advanced and specialist life science spaces in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith Willmott Dixon\u2019s commitment to quality and sustainability, we are confident that together we will deliver a world-class facility that meets the needs of the scientific community and contributes positively to the Manchester region.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Work has begun on a new laboratory space building at Manchester Science Park, which is part of Europe\u2019s largest clinical academic campus. Known as the Greenheys building, the project will offer a range of specialist CL2 labs with supporting office space ranging in size from starting from 232m2 up to 2,043m2. 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