How we select the top construction projects in Manchester
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top construction projects in Manchester in 2026. This includes the top construction projects by total value across all sectors with a start date 6 months back, and 6 months forward. Please note that we have excluded all masterplans from our league tables.
Fallowfield Campus Redevelopment is the Top Construction Project in Manchester
According to Barbour ABI’s extensive planning data, the top construction project in Manchester is a tie between the Fallowfield Campus Redevelopment and The Gasworks, New Town project both valued at £400m. In second place is the Manchester Digital Campus valued at £310m. The Great Northern Warehouse Development takes third place with a value of £294m.
Last updated: April 2026
Top Construction Projects 2026
Regional Tables: United Kingdom | London | South East | South West | East Midlands | West Midlands | Northern Ireland | North West | Wales | Yorkshire & the Humber | North East | Scotland
City Tables: Birmingham | Liverpool | Aberdeen | Cardiff | Nottingham | Glasgow |
| Position | Project | Main Sector | Location | Start Date | Project Value | Project ID | View Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fallowfield Campus Redevelopment – Student Accommodation | Residential | Manchester | 01/12/2025 | £ 400,000,000 | 12239280 | View project |
| 2 | The Gasworks, New Town – 1202 Houses & Flats | Residential | Manchester | 01/08/2026 | £ 400,000,000 | 12320840 | View project |
| 3 | Manchester Digital Campus | Commercial & Retail | Manchester | 01/07/2026 | £ 310,000,000 | 12787533 | View project |
| 4 | Great Northern Warehouse Development | Residential | Manchester | 01/08/2026 | £ 294,000,000 | 12680253 | View project |
| 5 | Cambridge Halls – 2,330 Student Bed Studio Flats And Cluster Apartments | Residential | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 286,000,000 | 12832063 | View project |
| 6 | Upper Brook Street Plot A & B – 983 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | Manchester | 01/10/2026 | £ 250,000,000 | 12729198 | View project |
| 7 | New Town, Victoria North – Redbank – 1551 Apartments | Residential | Manchester | 01/04/2026 | £ 210,000,000 | 12708476 | View project |
| 8 | Colloco, St Johns Campus – 16 Storey Office Building | Commercial & Retail | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 140,000,000 | 12634682 | View project |
| 9 | Great Marlborough Street – 850 Student Apartments | Residential | Manchester | 01/04/2026 | £ 130,000,000 | 12385395 | View project |
| 10 | Arundel Street – 355 Apartments & Commercial Space | Residential | Manchester | 01/08/2026 | £ 110,000,000 | 12370040 | View project |
| 11 | Dantzic Street – Plots NT02 | Residential | Manchester | 01/04/2026 | £ 105,000,000 | 12705976 | View project |
| 12 | Kadans Science Centre, Phase 1 – High Tech Labs & Offices | Industrial | Manchester | 01/11/2025 | £ 100,000,000 | 12823931 | View project |
| 13 | One Cathedral Square – 300 Apartments – Phase 3 | Residential | Manchester | 01/07/2026 | £ 80,000,000 | 12586570 | View project |
| 14 | Project Manox – 410 Houses and Flats | Residential | Manchester | 01/07/2026 | £ 80,000,000 | 12482113 | View project |
| 15 | Phoenix Ironworks – 258 Flats & 8 Townhouses | Residential | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 77,100,000 | 12719761 | View project |
| 16 | Cornbrook Hub, Manchester Waters – 154 Bedroom Hotel & 88 Bedroom Aparthotel | Hotel & Catering | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 75,000,000 | 12341601 | View project |
| 17 | Runcorn Street, Hulme – 224 Apartments, 87 Apart Hotel Studios & Commercial | Residential | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 75,000,000 | 12765218 | View project |
| 18 | Sparkle Street – 359 Flats & Highways Works | Residential | Manchester | 01/07/2026 | £ 75,000,000 | 12787881 | View project |
| 19 | Dantzic Street, Plot NT04 – 656 Flats | Residential | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 70,000,000 | 12859104 | View project |
| 20 | Barnhill Street, Moss Side – 212 Apartments | Residential | Manchester | 01/08/2026 | £ 60,000,000 | 12722593 | View project |
| 21 | Airport City G1 & G2 Hotels – Chicago Avenue | Hotel & Catering | Manchester | 01/01/2026 | £ 55,000,000 | 12059384 | View project |
| 22 | Mayfield Manchester Phase 1, Office 2 – The Poulton | Commercial & Retail | Manchester | 01/09/2026 | £ 50,000,000 | 12431039 | View project |
| 23 | Jacksons Brickworks – Phase 1 – 134 Apartments & 244 Houses | Residential | Manchester | 01/10/2026 | £ 49,345,500 | 11943126 | View project |
| 24 | The Residence at Plymouth Grove, Ardwick – 263 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | Manchester | 01/07/2026 | £ 47,000,000 | 12742500 | View project |
| 25 | First Street Plot 9B – 869 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | Manchester | 05/03/2026 | £ 43,450,000 | 12798867 | View project |
| 26 | Premier Inn – Manchester Airport, Plot H5 276 Room Hotel | Hotel & Catering | Manchester | 01/01/2026 | £ 42,000,000 | 12824564 | View project |
| 27 | 50 Fountain Street – Offices | Commercial & Retail | Manchester | 01/06/2026 | £ 40,000,000 | 12602505 | View project |
| 28 | One Hardman Boulevard – Office Refurbishment | Commercial & Retail | Manchester | 01/05/2026 | £ 40,000,000 | 12756620 | View project |
| 29 | 40 Swan Street – 118 Flats & Commercial | Residential | Manchester | 01/07/2026 | £ 37,000,000 | 12162964 | View project |
| 30 | Citylabs 3.0 | Industrial | Manchester | 01/09/2026 | £ 35,000,000 | 12424803 | View project |
Top Construction Projects across the UK
Barbour ABI tracks and reports on projects happening across the UK from pre-planning stages right through to completion. Our 3,000 happy clients use this data to supply their products and services on projects that are right for them, with the most up-to-date contact information available on the market.
Top Construction Companies
Access the top 100 construction companies in the UK. The companies include top contractors, architects and clients and are ranked by total value of projects across a 12-month period and can be filtered by role, number of projects, value, and links straight to the Barbour ABI project leads platform. View the top construction companies overall in the UK as well as major regions and cities.
Tender League Tables
Monthly Top 50 League Tables from Barbour ABI
Barbour ABI’s Top 50 League Tables is designed to provide company intelligence for those working within construction and beyond. We report on the top 50 clients, architects and contractors for the month, as well as the last 12 months.
We publish these league tables directly on our website each and every month for free.
