Building Brum

World’s tallest energy-positive tower proposed by GNM Developments Limited and designed by Broadway Malyan planned for Birmingham . A groundbreaking new development is hoping to redefine sustainable architecture as the world’s tallest energy-positive building. Proposed by Birmingham-based GNM Developments, The Narrowhouse will be a UK-first, generating more clean energy than it consumes and setting a new benchmark for zero-carbon city living. The scheme was first submitted in June 2024, as ‘Gather & Soul’ but has been renamed to reflect the heritage of the building’s location. At 29 storeys, the tower will be covered in 4,070m² of advanced solar panels, transforming sunlight into electricity to power the building and feed excess energy into a local clean-energy microgrid. In doing so, The Narrowhouse will reduce carbon emissions by 87.9 tonnes per year, an over 100% reduction in CO2 which would be produced by a typical building of this size, setting a new sustainability standard for city living. This bold new vision for Gas Street Basin places Birmingham at the forefront of green innovation while creating 249 co-living apartments in the city centre. Gerald Manton, Managing Director of GNM Developments, said: “The Narrowhouse is more than a building—it’s a statement about the future of sustainable urban living. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to position Birmingham as a global leader in sustainable development. With the UK working towards net-zero targets and demand for affordable housing increasing, Birmingham is perfectly positioned to lead this transformation. We’re calling on the public to show their support and make this bold vision a reality.” Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ep9jNF96 #BuildingBrum #Birmingham

Building Brum: Midlands Update Hosted by Arup | 1st April | 12.30 - 14.00 Building Brum is proud to launch the first Midlands Update, bringing together leading influencers, developers, and investors from across the region for an in-depth discussion on the region’s transformation. This April hear from the placemakers behind the strategic planning, investment, and development of the West Midlands. Hosted by Arup and chaired by James Watts Director and Birmingham Office Leader Special guest speakers: • Ian Martin – Director of Commercial and Investment - West Midlands Combined Authority • Basit Ali Bsc Hons MRICS – Development Director - Muse • Tristan Chatfield - Associate Director - Cavendish Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ek8GKjaf The Building Brum series is kindly sponsored by Solus, Cavendish, ScanTech Digital, Arup, Careys, APiC UK Limited, EH Smith Architectural Solutions and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland. Due to strict sponsorship conditions and venue capacity, ticket restrictions are in place and apply to manufacturers, suppliers, recruiters and sales representatives. For more information contact Conor Nolan. #BuildingBrum #WestMidlands

Bruntwood SciTech | Building Brum | Episode #51 Investing in Birmingham: Bruntwood SciTech's vision for growth and delivery with Moe Ali MRICS. Joining us on the Building Brum podcast is one of Birmingham’s rising stars, Moe Ali MRICS Associate Director and asset management lead for Bruntwood SciTech Birmingham portfolio. We had the pleasure of speaking with Moe about Bruntwood SciTech’s ambitious vision for growth and its commitment to investing in Birmingham. Exploring their plans for 2025 and beyond, we discuss the steps being taken to create citywide innovation ecosystems. From Cornerblock to Enterprise Wharf, we delve into Bruntwood SciTech’s journey to drive investment and foster growth in the UK’s second city. Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: #Spotify: https://lnkd.in/earw_vbW #Apple: https://lnkd.in/dt9WY9j The Building Brum podcast is kindly sponsored reality capture and point cloud modelling specialists ScanTech Digital, Solus one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial floor and wall tiles, APiC UK Limited West Bromwich based Architectural Glazing specialists, EH Smith Architectural Solutions brick and façade specialists and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland with over 1,500,000 items of equipment- they are the largest providers of equipment hire in the UK. #BuildingBrum #Birmingham

We're excited to announce that the University of Birmingham will be establishing a cutting-edge training facility at No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus 👏 Designed to provide students with unparalleled opportunities to advance their practical learning in simulated environments that mirror real-world healthcare settings and scenarios, the Birmingham Centre for Anatomy, Surgical and Clinical Skills (B-CASCS) will join the PHTA Ltd at our first flagship development on the campus. 🏢This leaves only 10,000 sq ft. of space available within the building for a company seeking to base themselves within the heart of a critical cluster of health excellence in Birmingham. Interested? If you sign a three year lease before July we'll give you 6 months rent free 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hzMVcp Read the full release here: https://bit.ly/4ixYelu

Excited to continue making progress on Smithfield, Birmingham as we look to transform this part of the city. Privileged to work with such a talented development and design team on this plot Leila Batchelor, Bell Phillips, Intervention Architecture, Quantem, Turley, Robert Bird Group, Ashton Fire, AECOM, Cundall, LDA Design, Greengage Environmental Ltd, Cityscape Digital A landmark mixed-use building at Birmingham Smithfield secured approval from Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee. The building, designed by Bell Phillips and local practice Intervention Architecture, will overlook Manor Square and provide 408 high-quality build-to-rent homes. As the first residential element of Smithfield Birmingham’s regeneration, it will also feature a health and wellbeing-inspired leisure facility, along with a mix of shops, bars and restaurants for the public to enjoy. Outline plans for the 17-hectare Smithfield Birmingham site were unanimously approved by Birmingham City Council in June last year. As well as over 3,000 homes the exciting plans will also provide cultural and leisure attractions as well as new workspace for businesses. Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring Markets will remain at the heart of these plans and will be housed in two new buildings. Designed with a focus on high-quality architecture, landscape, and public spaces, Smithfield Birmingham will create up to 9,000 new jobs and deliver significant economic benefits to the city and wider West Midlands region whilst preserving the rich local heritage, particularly the historic markets, which have existed for over 800 years. Selina Mason, Director of Masterplanning for Birmingham Smithfield, Lendlease, said: “We are delighted to have achieved full planning approval for our first phase of much needed new homes alongside spaces that support health and wellbeing and the local community. “This is a key milestone that will kick-start the delivery of 3,000 homes for England’s second city - creating jobs, wider opportunities and making Birmingham an even better, lively and welcoming place for people to live and work.” “As the master developer we’re excited about working with investors and partners on Birmingham Smithfield.”

Lendlease secures approval for landmark mixed-use building at Smithfield Birmingham. The building, designed by Bell Phillips and local practice Intervention Architecture, will overlook Manor Square and provide 408 high-quality build-to-rent homes. As the first residential element of Smithfield Birmingham’s regeneration, it will also feature a health and wellbeing-inspired leisure facility, along with a mix of shops, bars and restaurants for the public to enjoy. Outline plans for the 17-hectare Smithfield Birmingham site were unanimously approved by Birmingham City Council in June last year. As well as over 3,000 homes the exciting plans will also provide cultural and leisure attractions as well as new workspace for businesses. Birmingham’s historic Bull Ring Markets will remain at the heart of these plans and will be housed in two new buildings. Selina Mason, Director of Masterplanning for Birmingham Smithfield, Lendlease, said: “We’re delighted to have achieved full planning approval for our first phase of much needed new homes alongside spaces that support health and wellbeing and the local community. This is a key milestone that will kick-start the delivery of 3,000 homes for England’s second city - creating jobs, wider opportunities and making Birmingham an even better, lively and welcoming place for people to live and work.” Full story: https://lnkd.in/e77mhuRQ #BuildingBrum Ben Horsfall MCIOB

🎉 We're excited to announce that GRAHAM Group has been appointed to complete the construction of the City Centre Cultural Gateway – a landmark cultural hub for Coventry! This ambitious project will transform the city’s former IKEA building into a world-class cultural destination. We’ll be delivering this with our project partners - Arts Council England, British Council and CV Life. Coventry University will occupy two floors of the building. GRAHAM brings extensive expertise in delivering high-profile projects and will play a vital role in bringing this vision to life. The construction will be delivered at no additional cost and is expected to be completed by Summer 2026. See our link in comments to see the full announcement.

Delighted to support the first of Building Brum’s Midlands Updates with Arup, Muse, , West Midlands Combined Authority and Cavendish - Not to be missed! Hosted by Arup | 1st April | 12:30 - 14:00 Hear from from special guest speakers on the planning, investment and the development of the West Midlands: Basit Ali Bsc Hons MRICS - Development Director, Muse Tristan Chatfield - Associate Director, Cavendish Ian Martin - Director of Commercial and Investment, West Midlands Combined Authority Chaired by James Watts - Director and Birmingham Office Leader, Arup Register here: https://lnkd.in/epAzKQXd

APiC are proud to be one of the key sponsors for the next Building Brum seminar "Midlands Update" will be great to catch up with all attendees. Save the date!

Our team at Solus are happy to support Building Brum: Midlands Update. Hosted by Arup | 1sr April | 12:30 - 14:00 Hear from from special guest speakers on the planning, investment and the development of the West Midlands: Basit Ali Bsc Hons MRICS - Development Director, Muse Tristan Chatfield - Associate Director, Cavendish Ian Martin - Director of Commercial and Investment, West Midlands Combined Authority Chaired by James Watts - Director and Birmingham Office Leader, Arup Register here: https://lnkd.in/epAzKQXd