Wedonay.com Report on Mar 7th, The school construction project at the Peel Park campus – the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology building – is now officially operational. This £14.3 million facility, constructed by Tilbury Douglas, represents the latest delivered school building achievement within the University of Salford's campus connectivity plan. The building will serve as a central hub for colleges and employers collaborating with the university, providing high-level technical education and training for the region.

This 20,000 square foot building, designed by JM Architects, was completed on time and within budget, embodying modern school construction's low-carbon philosophy. The low-carbon structure features a green roof equipped with photovoltaic panels to generate renewable energy, and a green living wall supported by rainwater harvesting. Facilities include flexible digital labs, prototyping workshops, and ICT studios, where students will engage in technical education and training in fields such as construction, engineering, computing, creative media, business, and health sciences. The Royal Horticultural Society Bridgewater Garden has added a tranquility garden at the rear of the building, co-designed with students.

Martin Horne, Regional Director at Tilbury Douglas, stated: "We are incredibly proud to have partnered with the University of Salford to deliver this new school construction project. This high-quality, sustainable facility will help students across Greater Manchester gain the skills and confidence needed for meaningful careers, including within the construction industry. Collaborating with the university and GMIoT stakeholder partners to bring this vision to life has been a rewarding experience."

Jo Purvis, Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships and Global Engagement) at the University of Salford, noted: "Tilbury Douglas has delivered this facility beautifully, and JM Architects' vision has created a place that not only meets the highest educational standards but is also friendly and accessible for all users." This school construction project is part of the broader Salford Crescent masterplan, with partners including Salford City Council and the English Cities Fund. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, who attended the opening ceremony, stated that this building sends a message to every young person who walks through its doors that they can walk tall and have big ambitions. This school construction adds a new and vital component to the region's educational infrastructure.