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A career built to last Alwyn Preston is bidding farewell to specialist precast concrete contractor, Trent Concrete, after 48 years with the firm, having started his career pricing concrete products with them at the age of 17. more >>
"We’re proud to be playing a role in such a high-status project that has already received such acclaim. It’s a rewarding challenge to provide it with such substantial features that will be a major part of its overall visually striking appearance."

David Walker
Managing Director, Trent Concrete

Picadilly Place 2



Picadilly Place

Piccadilly Place, Manchester

Client: Argent Group
Architect: Hodder Associates Ltd
Contractor: Carillion Building
Products: Design, manufacture and installation of pre-cast structural columns, cladding and brise soleil
Completion Date: Spring 2009

Manchester's newest and most prominent mixed use development, Piccadilly Place, is to see leading pre-cast concrete authority, Trent Concrete, in action as part of a £1,158,690 contract.

Set to be the number one place to be in Manchester once operational, the 657,000sq ft Piccadilly Place offers five spectacular buildings incorporating residential and office space, car parking and a modern square. Upon the fourth building, which comprises 125,000sq ft of premium office space,Trent Concrete's expert team is designing, manufacturing and installing pre-cast structural columns, cladding and brise soleil.