BAM checks-in with Manchester 17-storey office/hotel

Aaron Morby 8 years ago
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BAM has been confirmed as the preferred bidder for developer Ask’s mixed hotel and office project on the edge of the First Street scheme in Manchester.

The plot 9a project at the corner of River Street and Medlock Street gained planning approval last week clearing the way for construction to start next year.

BAM will build office space on the lower 11 floors of the block, with the top floors up to 17 used as a 205-bedroom hotel.

The project team includes architects 5plus, Cundall providing M+E design and Ramboll on board as structural engineers.

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