Northern Ireland-headquartered GRAHAM has been named the main contractor by Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, for the £110 million regeneration of the former Boddingtons Brewery site on Great Ducie Street in central Manchester.

The landmark development will deliver 505 new mixed-tenure homes on the 1.25-acre brownfield site, with a strong focus on affordability. Of the total, 60% will be affordable housing, including 115 homes for social rent, 171 for shared ownership, and 17 for affordable rent. The site, situated adjacent to Manchester College's digital and creative campus, will blend the city's industrial heritage with modern living through traditional brick façades, aluminium windows, and Juliet balconies.

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A major milestone was recently reached with the scheme securing Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Act, making it one of the first new-build projects in the UK to meet this national safety standard. GRAHAM led the collaborative submission of the Gateway 2 pack, completing RIBA Stage 4 in partnership with the design team and supply chain. This marks the second Latimer-led development by GRAHAM to achieve Gateway 2 status this year, following the Dyecoats project in Leeds.

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with the project expected to be completed by Autumn 2028.

Stephen Van den Hoek, Regional Director at GRAHAM, said: "We're proud to be working with Latimer on the transformation of this iconic site in the heart of Manchester. Securing Gateway 2 approval is a significant milestone and reflects the collaborative effort between our teams, design partners, and supply chain to meet the highest standards of safety and design. This project marks another step forward in delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the region and reinforces our commitment to creating places where communities can thrive."