Case Study
One Smithfield Square, Manchester
One Smithfield Square, Manchester 13th March 2018 | Metsec Builds on BIM The design of a striking and complex multi-storey mixed-use building at the One Smithfield Square regeneration project in the heart of Manchester required a distinct blend of technical, design and manufacturing expertise to deliver a value-engineered steel framing solution. Cold rolled steel specialist Metsec responded to the design challenge, using building information modelling (BIM) to develop cold rolled steel framing that helped to significantly reduce waste and cost for the main contractor. Located in the heart of the former Smithfield market in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, one Smithfield Square sees the construction of 77 one, two and three- bed residences for private sale; approximately 590m2 of ground-floor