Birmingham members set their sights high with tall building visit

Site tour of 30-storey Essex Street build

On 9 March Birmingham members will have the opportunity to join Quantem and Wates Construction for a tour of the new 30-storey South Central residential scheme in Essex Street, Birmingham, which will be 98m high when completed.

The build, which features one, two and three-bedroom apartments, has been designed to echo the city’s terracotta heritage. Residents will benefit from a rooftop garden and sky cinema, a concierge service and a private gym. Commercial space will also be included on the ground floor.

Visitors will be able to view the site, receive a presentation from the project team about the work underway and hear about the challenges faced during this complex build. ● To register please go to www.ciob.org/events or contact gfloyd@ciob.org.uk.

Birmingham’s new South Central tower echoes the city’s past use of terracotta