Project overview

DF Capital, Manchester

High-spec CAT B office fit-out for DF Capital in a listed Manchester building, creating 23,000 sqft of modern, functional office space.

KEY FEATURES:

Sector	Office
Client	DF Capital
Size	0 - 50,000 SQ FT
Location	Manchester

Our Approach

We were appointed by CBRE to deliver a high-spec CAT B fit-out for DF Capital within a listed office building in central Manchester. The project comprised approximately 23,000 sqft of office space. Works were carried out within a constrained city-centre location and a heritage building, requiring careful coordination with the client team and design consultants. A strong focus was placed on sustainability, programme certainty, and minimising disruption, ultimately enabling DF Capital to occupy the space on time. Despite the complexities associated with the building and site logistics, the project was completed to programme and handed over successfully.

The project was delivered within a listed building, presenting a number of heritage and planning constraints that directly influenced the fit-out strategy. Numerous planning conditions governed what could be altered, retained, or reworked, requiring a sensitive and considered approach throughout the project lifecycle. Close collaboration with CBRE, the design team, and stakeholders was essential to navigate these requirements while maintaining progress on site. Early engagement and proactive problem-solving allowed us to align the CAT B design with heritage expectations, ensuring compliance without compromising the quality or functionality of the finished workspace. Our experience working within listed environments enabled us to manage approvals efficiently and adapt sequencing where required, helping to maintain programme certainty in a highly regulated setting.