Morgan Sindall Construction is bringing its Knowledge Quad back to Salford as part of the latest large scale residential scheme it is delivering for the developer English Cities Fund (ECF) in the city.

The Knowledge Quad is a multi-purpose training and learning facility located within a live Morgan Sindall Construction site. It helps people outside the industry understand what jobs in construction mean today and delivers social value through focusing skills, education, employment and discovery.

The site in question, known as Plot C2 of Salford’s New Bailey development, is based around a 23-storey residential building that will feature 196 apartments. It is being constructed on the banks of the River Irwell between the Slate Yard Phase 3 and Novella residential developments, both of which were built by Morgan Sindall for ECF. The new building will also feature 3,800 sq ft of internal amenity space, including a gym, co-living and working space, and a 1,850 sq ft roof terrace on the twenty-second floor. Taken together, the three riverside residential buildings will comprise more than 800 new homes.


To mark the introduction of the Knowledge Quad, the project team gathered at the C2 site in Salford, where Morgan Sindall, ECF, Build Salford, Salford Employment Hub, CBRE, Renaissance and Hawkins Brown held a commissioning event to discuss each partners ideas and hopes for the facility.

Steven Gregory, Morgan Sindall's North West Area Director, said: "The construction industry offers incredible opportunities for people from all backgrounds, and we’re committed to helping local communities access these and upskill the next generation. Our Knowledge Quad provides a hands-on, real-world approach to understanding the modern construction environment. It enables individuals to engage with staff and the supply chain safely and effectively. With facilities for classroom, digital, outdoor, and site-based learning, we cultivate a wide range of skills that promote both personal and professional growth. Although this facility is located at one of our projects in central Salford, it serves the entire Salford region, making a significant impact on the community."

He also spoke of the commitment to inclusivity behind the Knowledge Quad project, which offers a range of activities designed to support individuals furthest from the labour market and to introduce construction careers to underrepresented groups.