About this Event
IStructE Northwest Young Members Group invites you to visit the site at Plot 9B- a 33-storey reinforced concrete building under construction
Vita Students Plot 9B is a 33-storey reinforced concrete PBSA located on First Street, Manchester. Once complete the tower will be able to provide 861 studio apartments and will feature a gym, study space and community hub at lower levels.
The site is located at Plot 9b First Street, adjacent to Medlock Street and Hulme Street in Manchester City Centre.
Whether you are early in your career or curious about Civil and Structural engineering, this is a chance to see structural design in progress and to hear directly from the engineers behind it.
Details
Site Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ptMewpn71sDrF346
Meeting point: Plot 9b First Street - Renaker Site Cabins
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Date: 2nd October, 2026
Time: 11:45 – 13:00
PPE requirements
You must bring your own PPE. Attendees without the full list below may be refused entry to site:
- Hard hat
- Gloves
- Site boots
- Hi-vis vest
- Light eye protection
Meet us at the Renaker site cabins at 11:45 An IStructE representative will be available on site.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please get in touch.
This is a ticketed event with limited spaces. If plans change, please let us know on [email protected] to free your ticket or cancel directly on Eventbrite.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ONLY EVENT.
Event venue & nearby stays
Medlock Street, Medlock Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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