The Chips building and the new bascule bridge over the New Islington arm of the Ashton canal.

The Chips building and the bascule bridge.

The new three-way footbridge over the Rochdale canal, Ancoats, still under construction.

Cutting Room Square and the Ice Plant building, Ancoats.

This extraordinary building is the new headquarters of the 42nd Street charity.

More about this building here.

This is the front door.  On Great Ancoats Street, Northern Quarter.

Reflections from the windows of the Holiday Inn Express building, Northern Quarter.

The Holiday Inn Express building, Northern Quarter.

Installing glass panels on the new Co-Op headquarters.

The new extension to Chetham's School of Music, nearing completion.

Finishing touches.

"The Fabric of Manchester" by Clare Bigger.  Parsonage Gardens.

The new Spinningfields footbridge nearing completion over the Irwell.

Looking over to the Salford side.

It's a cold day to be stood around.

Looks like Doctor Who is visiting The Studios building, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays.

More visitors.

The reception area.

Booth's coffee shop.  Time for a cappuccino I reckon.