Manchester Airport Developments

Travelodge, working in partnership with Manchester Airport Developments (MADL), has been awarded a Built In Quality Award at a Manchester City Council dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate quality building construction in Manchester.

The 200 bed hotel is Travelodge’s largest new-build project outside of London and is the first and only low-cost hotel on-site at Manchester Airport, making affordable accommodation available to the airport’s 22 million annual visitors.

John Atkins of MADL commented: “We are delighted and honoured to receive this award, which recognises the unique design and high standards that are employed for every project that we undertake. We are very proud of the success of the Travelodge which now sets a new benchmark for future projects.

The Built In Quality Awards – sponsored by Manchester City Council's Building Control Service – were presented to 11 outstanding construction projects selected from a total of more than 2,700 inspected in the past year.  The awards are unique because they recognise excellent practice across the complete range of building projects. All projects, regardless of their size or complexity are judged against the Built In Quality Awards standards.

Work was assessed against a range of criteria, including site safety, structural stability, fire safety, use of materials, sound insulation, access for all, conservation of fuel and power and weather resistance.

The successful schemes have been inspected throughout the construction period by Manchester City Council's Building Control Surveyors. The surveyors are ideally placed to view the quality of the development as it progresses. Building projects are inspected to ensure that they meet minimum Health and Safety standards, that energy conservation is maximized, and that suitable access and facilities are provided for occupiers.

Councillor Richard Cowell, Assistant Executive Member for Planning and the Environment, who presented the awards, said: "It's a real privilege to present these awards to the winners. The Built In Quality Awards have become synonymous with the very best of building in Manchester. The vital contribution of builders and contractors is often overlooked when accolades are given out. I hope this award will inspire all those working in the city's construction industry to new heights.’

John Atkins said, ‘The design of the built environment is a major contributor to making Manchester ‘The Green City’ and MADL is committed to ensuring all projects have a sustainable design and construction to help achieve this.’