Forbo worked collaboratively with the developer, the main contractor Morgan Sindall, and Manchester-based project architect Fletcher Rae to agree the final specification.

The key objective for office areas was to deliver a high-quality finish with a ‘wow’ factor. The Create Space collection of plain and linear patterned Tessera carpet tile ranges met all construction and performance demands and was selected for its quality, overall finish and the design flexibility offered.

Forbo’s Surestep and Safestep safety vinyls were installed in shower rooms, kitchens and other back of house areas where clean, crisp, slip resistant finishes were needed. For more public spaces and common front of house areas such as stairwells, where durable, resilient flooring with a more prestigious feel was required, linoleum from the Marmoleum Piano and Fresco collections was used.

The combination of performance, value for money and realism made Forbo’s Allura Luxury Vinyl Tiles in an oak wood effect an ideal solution for the staff canteen. Completing the integrated floor scheme, Eternal General Purpose Vinyl was fitted in one of the meeting rooms and 12mm grey Nuway Tuftiguard was installed at the main entrance to the headquarters.

Commenting on Forbo’s products and service, John Schofield, Morgan Sindall Senior Design Manager, said: “The Forbo materials met Maro’s brief in terms of quality, life expectancy plus ease of maintenance and cleaning requirements. Forbo put a lot of time and effort into the project in terms of providing numerous samples and alternative colours. Over the last 10 years or so, whenever I have worked with Forbo on various projects, they have always provided exemplary customer service and have been great to work with.”