Erected by Bardsley Construction for its owners, Argent Estates, The Hive is a hub for creative businesses with around 80,000 sq ft of cutting edge oce space and workspace. As part of the ongoing regeneration of the Northern Quarter it is intended to tap into the inspirational spirit of the area and set a new standard for future developments. Its environmental achievements, to which the Wessex ModuMax boilers have contributed, include a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and a grade ‘B’ energy performance rating. The former is recognition of top level sustainable design as conrmed through independent assessment and certication. Dave Grzelka from the building’s mechanical and electrical services designers, NPS North West, commented, “The ‘B’ energy performance rating is as good as it gets for a n

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