Construction News
20/04/2021
Work Starts On Next Phase Of Birmingham's Office Refurb Scheme
Willmott Dixon Interiors has commenced work on the next phase of Birmingham's biggest office refurbishment scheme at 10 Brindleyplace, on behalf of CBRE Global Investors.
The company has started fit-out works as part of the £38.8 million full refurbishment of the landmark Birmingham office block.
Benefitting from the knowledge and skills of both Willmott Dixon's construction and interiors businesses, the latest milestone follows the completion of the internal demolition of the building, which has been stripped back to a concrete shell, and a series of structural alterations to the office area.
The redevelopment will combine buildings 10 and 8 Brindleyplace into one building to create a single floor by floor open office space of 212,000 sq ft over twelve floors and deliver one of Birmingham’s largest available floorplates at over 27,000 sq ft.
The scheme is characterised by its strong sustainable and environmental credentials and has been designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent and a 53% carbon reduction compared to the pre-refurbishment.
It will also be Birmingham's first building to receive Fitwel accreditation, a standard that measures occupant health and wellbeing.
Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver a full M&E replacement, including a new sprinkler system and an all-electric heating and cooling system which will improve thermal efficiency and remove the need for fossil fuels. The use of recycled materials will be prioritised and the development will use rainwater harvesting to reduce its water consumption.
In addition, smart building technologies will be deployed to provide real-time energy monitoring and enhance user experience.
Occupier amenities will include new fitness facilities, with a fitness studio and bouldering wall, cycle storage for 100 bicycles, electric vehicle charging and two communal landscaped roof terraces. A suite of 12 new lifts will also be installed.
The company has started fit-out works as part of the £38.8 million full refurbishment of the landmark Birmingham office block.
Benefitting from the knowledge and skills of both Willmott Dixon's construction and interiors businesses, the latest milestone follows the completion of the internal demolition of the building, which has been stripped back to a concrete shell, and a series of structural alterations to the office area.
The redevelopment will combine buildings 10 and 8 Brindleyplace into one building to create a single floor by floor open office space of 212,000 sq ft over twelve floors and deliver one of Birmingham’s largest available floorplates at over 27,000 sq ft.
The scheme is characterised by its strong sustainable and environmental credentials and has been designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent and a 53% carbon reduction compared to the pre-refurbishment.
It will also be Birmingham's first building to receive Fitwel accreditation, a standard that measures occupant health and wellbeing.
Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver a full M&E replacement, including a new sprinkler system and an all-electric heating and cooling system which will improve thermal efficiency and remove the need for fossil fuels. The use of recycled materials will be prioritised and the development will use rainwater harvesting to reduce its water consumption.
In addition, smart building technologies will be deployed to provide real-time energy monitoring and enhance user experience.
Occupier amenities will include new fitness facilities, with a fitness studio and bouldering wall, cycle storage for 100 bicycles, electric vehicle charging and two communal landscaped roof terraces. A suite of 12 new lifts will also be installed.
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