When the fine detailing counts: The Island Manchester
Acorn Aluminium started on site at Bowmer + Kirkland’s landmark ‘Island’ development in the centre of Manchester in August, following extensive testing and modelling ahead of time.
Acorn Aluminium started on site at Bowmer + Kirkland’s landmark ‘Island’ development in the centre of Manchester in August, following extensive testing and modelling ahead of time.

Acorn Aluminium is delivering on landmark schemes nationwide. We report on the companies strategic growth plan – and why it won’t be over-stretching itself.

Acorn Aluminium has started on site at the high profile Northminster development in Peterborough, set out over between three and 11-storeys.
UK city centre housing stock has increased by 16 per cent since 2011, nearly three times more than the increase in the suburban housing stock, making acoustic insulation key to development. Paul Stevens, Managing Director, Acorn Aluminium discusses.
With a background in project management and mechanical engineering, Rukinder Dhanda, Pre-Construction Coordinator, brings a practical and versatile skill set to his role at Acorn Aluminium.
Skilled installation teams are scarce. With successful contract delivery reliant on the fit, having the right commercial partner pays.
We have recently completed on site at the £20m Coventry Hotel Indigo scheme by Bowmer and Kirkland L, adapting our delivery approach to support smooth project completion and overcome some specific challenges around access.
Acorn Aluminium has successfully brought Victorian-period detailing to the design of a contemporary student accommodation scheme in the heart of Leeds.
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed to deliver the curtain walling and window and door elements of a high-profile project in the centre of Leicester.
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed to deliver the curtain walling and window and door elements of a high-profile project in the centre of Leicester.