BCO Midlands

The Midlands is thriving with entrepreneurial energy, as innovative new companies transform the built environment, championing sustainability and modern solutions to drive progress. Looking ahead to the next 12 months, BusinessLive has gathered insights from regional experts to identify the Ones to Watch in 2025. Cadence Projects is one such standout, highlighted by BCO Midlands chairman, Cundall partner, and BusinessLive "Watch 2025" expert, Robert van Zyl. Cadence Projects, founded in 2021 by Mike Lally, is a Birmingham-based consultancy specialising in construction project management. Known for its client-focused approach, the company is committed to sustainability and aims for net zero operations by 2028. Thank you to Tamlyn Jones at BusinessLive for spotlighting these rising stars. https://lnkd.in/eHzByyhp

This festive season, we hope you enjoy time with loved ones, celebrate your successes, and recharge for the year ahead. Here’s to a successful 2025 as we continue to shape the future of workplaces together. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄 ✨

Today is your final opportunity to register your exceptional office project for the 2025 BCO Awards. ➡️ Registration closes at 5pm TODAY. ➡️ If you register your project before the deadline, you’ll have until 5pm on Friday, 13 December 2024 to complete and submit your entry. ➡️ Save your progress and return to your application anytime before the final submission deadline. 🚨 No new entries will be accepted after 5pm today, so don’t wait—secure your spot now at www.bcoawards.co.uk

We are delighted to share the details of the 2025 Guide to Fit-Out launch event! BCO's best-practice guide draws on the expertise of its members and is an essential resource for navigating the evolving landscape of modern office design and fit-out. On 29 January 2025, BCO, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. and Stanhope PLC invite you to the launch at 8 Bishopsgate in London. As the UK’s first building to earn both BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum certifications, 8 Bishopsgate sets the standard for sustainability and wellbeing, making it the perfect backdrop for the launch taking place in the Think Tank Auditorium. Look out for more details and speaker announcements coming soon. Register to attend >> https://lnkd.in/eivxPpye 📷 Dirk Lindner. #BCOGuide #workplace #design #BCOresearch #BCOevents

The education sector has become a significant player in Birmingham's office market, accounting for 77% of the city centre's take-up in Q3. Aston University’s acquisition of 10 Woodcock Street totals 189,053 square feet and marks Birmingham's largest transaction since 2020. Additionally, the Global Banking School's expansion into 1 Brindleyplace, comprising 68,192 square feet, further demonstrates how educational institutions are taking advantage of flexible, high-quality spaces in Birmingham's Knowledge Quarter. With more institutions considering Birmingham, the sector’s growth signals a promising future for the city. Source: https://lnkd.in/eyy6axJn

Last month we had the chance to explore the highly anticipated BBC Birmingham development transforming the heart of Digbeth and hear from the team behind it. In partnership with the BCO Midlands our sold-out BBC Birmingham event featured project insights and updates from Gerard Ludlow Director at Stoford Developments Ltd, Sandeep Shambi Partner at Howells and the onsite project team: David Hartley Project Manager BAM UK & Ireland and Michael Duff Architect Associate Director BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd). This event was kindly sponsored by Solus, Cavendish, ScanTech Digital, Arup, Careys, EH Smith Architectural Solutions, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland and Overbury. Find out more Building Brum news here: https://lnkd.in/drS-hJX #BuildingBrum #Birmingham #Digbeth

Keep an eye on your emails and socials for more info out this Friday. You won't want to miss the launch of the long awaited BCO Guide to fit-out! #bcoguide

BCO Dialogue || The BCO Research Committee's new roundtable initiative brings together thought leaders from BCO and beyond to tackle the most pressing challenges in workplace design today. The very first session which took place earlier this year was chaired by Isabel Allen from Architecture Today. Participants discussed the tangible benefits of human-centric design, improving employee well-being and fostering long-term adaptability in office spaces. Explore the findings, and download the full briefing note from the BCO website here >> https://lnkd.in/eZuUVPDP #bcoresearch #humancentric #workplacedesign #roundtables Benjamin Koslowski, Benjamin Simpson, Rob Harris, Eric Chong.

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE FOR THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS SOCIAL! Wednesday, 27 November | 5pm onwards | Theatrix Birmingham, 130 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AP To mark the end of an exciting 2024 for the Office sector, the BCO Midlands & BCO NextGen Midlands are pleased to invite you to this year’s Christmas Social. 🎄 The late afternoon event will be a great opportunity to catch up, network, and celebrate the beginning of the festive season with friends and colleagues. Book here >>> https://lnkd.in/e9mtGZfu Event kindly sponsored by Goldman Sachs, Interface, Overbury & Solus

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Digbeth alongside the British Council for Offices for our sold-out BBC Birmingham event. The session focused on exploring the latest landmark development emerging in Birmingham. With brilliant project insights and updates from Gerard Ludlow Director at Stoford Developments Ltd, Sandeep Shambi Partner at Howells and the onsite project team: David Hartley Project Manager BAM UK & Ireland and Michael Duff Architect Associate Director BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd). This event was kindly sponsored by Solus, Cavendish, ScanTech Digital, Arup, Careys, EH Smith Architectural Solutions, Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland and Overbury. Find out more Building Brum news here: https://lnkd.in/drS-hJX #BuildingBrum #Birmingham #Digbeth