Manchester Town Hall & Library Complex

Client: Laing O'Rourke

Sectors: Culture and Heritage

Services: Commissioning Management

Refurbishment of the Manchester Library and Town Hall extension.

The interior refurbishment of two of Manchester’s finest buildings: the iconic Central Library and Town Hall Extension. The project’s aim was to create a more accessible, multi-functional public facility and to install measures to improve long term efficiency and facilities management.

The completed project in 2014 saw the transformation of an historic landmark to provide its users and the community with a vibrant multi-functional customer service centre, exhibition / entertainment area, café and multi-media library.

Lateral Technologies & Solutions Ltd provided mechanical & electrical commissioning management services on behalf of Laing O’Rourke.

Awards

2015 National Construction Awards: Project of the Year (over £50m)
2015 National Construction Awards: Judge's Supreme Award