It was completed two weeks earlier than scheduled and comprises a 92,000 sq. ft. high-spec industrial and logistics unit with integral office space, external works and landscaping, situated within airport security boundaries at one of the UK’s most important logistics hubs.

McLaren Construction Midlands & North have completed the B4 scheme to BREEAM Excellent standards, and to achieve EPC A. The scheme is the latest in a series of developments delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North for Columbia Threadneedle at the World Freight Terminal at Manchester Airport.

Recycled materials from previous demolition works were used during construction, and careful attention was paid to environmental and ecological impacts, particularly in areas adjacent to Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The landscaping has also been tailored to support biodiversity and align with the scheme’s BREEAM objectives.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset management group that continues to play a key role in reshaping Manchester Airport’s logistics landscape through strategic investment in high-quality, sustainable developments.

The completion of B4 strengthens Manchester Airport’s position as a gateway for northern freight distribution and further enhances the World Freight Terminal’s offer to businesses seeking best-in-class industrial accommodation with unparalleled connectivity.