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Rutherford Building, University of Manchester

16 July, 2026

“The product and service provided by Protec during the lifecycle of this project was 5*. Protection to the architectural assets during this refurbishment were held to high regard. From the initial site visit with Protec to the solutions recommended and provided, their service was industry leading. Some of their product offering was in fact the most durable protection measures I have ever experienced during my career in construction, needless to say that their end of life recycling service was just as streamlined as their front end delivery service.”
Jordan Wilson – Project Manager

680kg

Weight Collected

4m3

Diverted from Landfill

2,380Kg

Carbon Saving

Rutherford Building, University of Manchester – Seddon

LOCATION
Manchester, UK

BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT
The Rutherford Building is a Grade II Listed property, undergoing refurbishment for the University of Manchester. This sensitive restoration project required meticulous planning to preserve the original architectural features, many of which were irreplaceable.

THE CHALLENGE
With listed status, every surface within the building needed to be protected from damage. The delicate heritage brickwork, marble staircase, and original terrazzo tiles had to remain defect-free throughout the refurbishment. Many finishes, including curved window sills and stair details, added further complexity.

As with all projects carried out by Seddon, health and safety was a top priority, adding another layer of consideration to the protection strategy.

PROJECT SOLUTION
Protec conducted a detailed site visit and developed a comprehensive protection plan tailored to the unique requirements of the Rutherford Building. The aim was to ensure maximum surface protection while allowing the construction team to operate safely and efficiently.

THE OUTCOME
The temporary protection has remained in place for over a year and continues to perform exceptionally well. TecDura and Proplex Protection Sheets in particular, has drawn attention from site visitors and operatives for its versatility and effectiveness, especially on curved and intricate finishes.

The result has been a refurbishment project where key heritage features have been fully preserved, and the site has remained safe and accessible throughout the works.

Alongside this, our ClosedLoop partner, Circle Recycling, collected the used materials from site and returned them to Protec, where they were recycled into new protection and signage materials, supporting a fully circular approach.