Manchester City Council has officially approved Viadux Two, a striking 76-storey skyscraper that will rise to 246 metres—making it the tallest building in the UK outside London. Developed by Salboy and designed by renowned architects SimpsonHaugh, the tower will include 452 branded residences and a 160-bed Nobu Hotel, marking Nobu Hospitality’s first real estate venture in the country.

Alongside the main tower, the scheme features a separate 23-storey building providing 133 affordable homes.Construction is due to begin later this year, with Domis appointed as the main contractor.

Viadux Two is part of a dramatic transformation in Manchester’s skyline. The city is currently experiencing a vertical building boom, with nearly 20 towers over 100 metres already constructed and more in the pipeline. Recent additions include The Blade, Three60, and Elizabeth Tower, all contributing to the city's rapid urban evolution.

Historically, Manchester's skyline was dominated by the 47-storey Beetham Tower, completed in 2006. Standing at 169 metres, it was the city's first landmark high-rise and remained the tallest building in Greater Manchester until 2018. The Beetham Tower, also known as the Hilton Tower, is a mixed-use skyscraper housing a hotel, residential apartments, and a sky bar.

Another significant development is the planned transformation of the CIS Tower on Miller Street. Originally completed in 1962 as Manchester's first skyscraper, the 28-storey, 118-metre Grade II-listed building is set to undergo a £150 million redevelopment. Under the new branding 'Society', the project aims to create a 'vertical business district' featuring 425,000 sq ft of modern workspace across three distinct areas: the Tower, Podium, and Street. The Tower will offer 143,527 sq ft of workspace across 26 floors, the Podium will provide 207,379 sq ft of flexible office floorplates, and the Street level will host food, beverage, retail, and leisure amenities. This ambitious project seeks to reimagine the CIS Tower as a vibrant, mixed-use environment that meets the evolving needs of Manchester's business community. 

As Manchester continues to grow upwards, the complexity and scale of construction projects demand expert planning and precision. That’s where Veritas Surveying Ltd plays a vital role. Specialising in measured building surveys, topographical surveys, 3D laser scanning, and BIM-ready models, Veritas Surveying provides the critical data developers and contractors need to make confident, informed decisions at every stage of development.

Whether it’s ensuring accuracy in early design phases or providing up-to-date as-built data for complex high-rise construction, Veritas Surveying Ltd brings clarity and confidence to your project.

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