Supporting Manchester’s journey to a low-carbon future

Client: Manchester City Council

Conlon Construction delivered a major decarbonisation and building services upgrade at the National Football Museum, helping Manchester City Council progress its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.

The Challenge

As one of Manchester’s most recognisable visitor attractions, the National Football Museum required significant upgrades to its ageing building services infrastructure to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and support the long-term performance of the eight-storey facility.

The works needed to be carefully planned and delivered within a high-profile public building while maintaining the integrity of the museum environment.

Our Solution

Conlon undertook a comprehensive refurbishment of the building’s mechanical and electrical infrastructure, including:

• Removal and replacement of existing air handling units
• Upgrades to climate control systems throughout the building
• Refurbishment of mechanical and electrical installations
• Improvements to overall building performance and energy efficiency
• Works delivered across the museum’s eight-storey facility

The Outcome

The completed project has significantly improved the building’s operational efficiency, helping reduce energy consumption and support Manchester City Council’s wider carbon reduction objectives.

As part of a broader programme of decarbonisation projects delivered across the city, the scheme demonstrates how existing public buildings can be modernised to meet future sustainability targets while continuing to serve visitors from across the UK and beyond.