Greater Birmingham Making Your Mark

TODAY TOMORROW BEYOND GREATER BIRMINGHAM

CONTENTS 01 WELCOME / 02 MAKE YOUR MARK / 04 TODAY / 08 TOMORROW / 16 BEYOND / 18 MARK MAKERS

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WELCOME THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM REGION IS EXPERIENCING ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING PERIODS OF REGENERATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN RECENT TIMES, WITH NUMEROUS FURTHER INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES STILL AHEAD. WORLD-CLASS SCHEMES, PROJECTS AND MASTERPLANS ARE SET TO CEMENT THE REGION’S REPUTATION AS THE ENGINE OF THE UK ECONOMY. With a large talented workforce and world-class universities producing widely sought-after graduates, this region is turning ambition into reality. Home to a thriving business community, Greater Birmingham is a leading UK destination for firms ranging from cutting-edge start-ups to international brands. The region continues to attract record investment from across the globe, securing 86 foreign direct investment projects during 2014/15, creating over 5,000 new jobs.

Greater Birmingham offers more than a business case – its quality of life is attracting highly skilled workers and renowned employers from all over the UK and internationally. We welcomed 90 million visitors to the region in 2015 to experience our varied cultural offer, world-famous food scene and headline events.

Almost £1 billion of major developments in Greater Birmingham are now complete and powering the region to compete on a global scale. From the £750 million redevelopment of Birmingham New Street Station and its surrounding Grand Central complex, to the £150 million Resorts World Birmingham and the £40 million runway extension at Birmingham Airport, the region is more connected than ever before, linking directly to key markets including China and the USA.

But there is still lots more to come.

Landmark schemes underway include two high-speed rail stations at Birmingham Curzon and UK Central - placing the region at the heart of the UK’s HS2 rail network and Europe’s largest infrastructure project.

The next stage in Birmingham City Centre’s regeneration is now underway with the start of the £500 million Paradise Birmingham development. This will contribute to the 1 million sq ft of office space now under construction across the city centre.

In Solihull, a £300 million investment in Junction 6 of the M42 and plans for new Metro connections will further enhance the UK Central Hub. In the Black Country, Wolverhampton is planning to deliver significant investment into its city centre, including £120 million for its Interchange network and a new rail station.

Andy Street Chairman for Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP

Working in collaboration, Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull are determined to showcase the vast array of opportunities for investors keen to be part of Greater Birmingham’s growing prominence as a leading destination to live, work and invest in.

Tom Westley Black Country LEP Board Lead on Enterprise Zones

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GREATER BIRMINGHAM IS LOCATED AT THE HEART OF THE UK’S MOTORWAY AND RAIL NETWORK, OFFERING UNPARALLELED CONNECTIVITY. AIR, RAIL AND ROAD LINKS CONNECT THE REGION TO OVER 400 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS EUROPE. Over three million people reside in Greater Birmingham, whilst over half the UK population lies within two hours and 90% are within a four-hour travel time. Meanwhile, London is only a one hour 15 minute train ride away.

The arrival of HS2 will bring easy, high speed travel between Birmingham and London to millions of people. It will also act as a major catalyst to transform the wider region, creating over 100,000 jobs and adding £14 billion to the economy, thanks in part to the world-class stations planned at Curzon Street in Birmingham city centre and UK Central in Solihull.

Birmingham New Street Station is the busiest station outside London, and the busiest interchange station in the UK. The £750 million redevelopment of the station, which incorporates the Grand Central retail complex completed in 2015, with passenger capacity increased to 52 million people annually, creating a truly world-class transport hub.

Birmingham Airport, the UK’s third largest airport outside London with over 50 airlines operating to 140 direct routes, is forecast to handle around 15 million passengers a year by 2020 - an increase of five million passengers.

The regeneration of Wolverhampton City Centre is also underway, which will include an unrivalled rail and bus termini at its centre. Already enjoying record levels of investment, the city centre is undergoing an ambitious transformation to meet its potential for even greater growth.

The Midland Metro tram network provides regional connectivity between the Black Country and Birmingham. With plans to further extend the network to the UK Central Hub - which includes Birmingham Airport, the NEC and the HS2 Interchange - this will form a major catalyst for growth for Greater Birmingham and beyond.

Greater Birmingham is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and growth, which has established the region as one of Europe’s leading destinations of choice to live, work and invest in.

Major companies are locating and expanding here, whilst significant investment in the region’s infrastructure has resulted in a transport network to match any global destination.

Greater Birmingham is a place of opportunity, a place for everybody to make their own mark.

GREATER BIRMINGHAM DEVELOPMENTS MAP

1. Birmingham Smithfield 2. Birmingham Curzon 3. i54 (Black Country Enterprise Zone) 4. Wolverhampton City Centre Redevelopment 5. M6 Junction 10 (Connectivity to Enterprise Zone) 6. UK Central Zone 1 – The Hub 7. UK Central Zone 2 – North Solihull 8. UK Central Zone 3 – Solihull Town Centre 9. UK Central Zone 4 – Blythe Valley Park and the A34 Corridor 10. HS2 Interchange Solihull 11. University of Wolverhampton – Springfield Campus

GLASGOW EDINBURGH

NEWCASTLE

LEEDS

MANCHESTER

SHEFFIELD LIVERPOOL

GREATER BIRMINGHAM LONDON

CARDIFF BRISTOL

GREATER BIRMINGHAM TRANSPORT NETWORK

TO EDINBURGH

TO GLASGOW WEST COAST MAINLINE

EAST COAST MAINLINE

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EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT HS2 HS2

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HS2 INTERCHANGE (SOLIHULL)

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M25 CARDIFF

BRISTOL

M4 OLD OAK COMMON HEATHROW

EUSTON ST PANCRAS

LONDON HS1 GATWICK

BIRMINGHAM NEW STREET STATION IS THE BUSIEST TRAIN STATION OUTSIDE LONDON AND THE BUSIEST INTERCHANGE STATION IN THE UK / HIGH SPEED RAIL 2 (HS2) WILL BRING GREATER BIRMINGHAM WITHIN 38 MINUTES OF THE CAPITAL / BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT SERVES 10 MILLION PEOPLE A YEAR TRAVELLING WITH OVER 50 AIRLINES TO 140 DIRECT DESTINATIONS /

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TODAY

GREATER BIRMINGHAM IS A REGION ON THE UP. WITH EXCITING AND AMBITIOUS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE, IT HAS CEMENTED ITS PLACE AS ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT LOCATIONS.

THE LIBRARY OF BIRMINGHAM

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The region has the highest concentration of businesses outside of London and is home to 112,000 companies, including 2,000 international firms and world-famous brands such as Jaguar Land Rover, Virgin Media, Amazon and KPMG. Major employers such as HS2 Ltd and global giants such as Deutsche Bank and HSBC have chosen to make Greater Birmingham their home, relocating operations from the capital city.

Boasting one of the strongest economies outside London, Greater Birmingham is a magnet for investment, attracting 86 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects last year, creating 5,196 jobs. With a GVA economic impact in excess of £48.3 billion, the region has seen a 12.5% growth in the last five years.

Core business sector strengths include advanced manufacturing, building technologies, aerospace and ICT as well as a range of low carbon industries, with Birmingham boasting more business, professional & financial services staff than any other English core city.

Greater Birmingham’s growing reputation as a home for talented innovators and entrepreneurs is underlined by the arrival of globally-renowned firms, in addition to the growing cluster of creative start-ups establishing in the region. Birmingham is the most entrepreneurial UK city outside London, with 14,152 new businesses registered during 2015 – a greater number of new businesses than any other city outside London.

GRAND CENTRAL

In 2015, Birmingham was named the most investable city in the UK by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, and sixth most investable in Europe ahead of London, Paris and Barcelona. It also became the only city in Europe to be named a ’Location of the Future’ by Site Selection.

Demonstrating the highest quality of life out of all UK regional cities, Birmingham has become the number one destination for professionals relocating out of London, according to official data. A thriving metropolis, the city boasts a burgeoning cultural scene with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city outside the capital, a world-famous symphony orchestra and a globally-renowned ballet company.

2015 also saw the formation of the West Midlands Combined Authority, comprising 12 local authorities and three local enterprise partnerships working together to move powers from Whitehall to the West Midlands. A ‘Devolution Deal’ agreement with the Government will see it make an annual contribution worth £40 million for 30 years to support an overall investment package that will unlock £8 billion, alongside the creation of up to half a million jobs.

As part of this deal, the Government has supported the region’s ambitions for HS2 with £4.4 billion committed to maximise the opportunities around the HS2 Curzon terminal and the Midlands Metro extension through east Birmingham and onto the airport, part of the UK Central Hub. The region is now better placed than ever before to enhance skills, develop prosperity and drive economic growth.

TOUCHWOOD SOLIHULL

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112,000 COMPANIES RESIDE IN GREATER BIRMINGHAM THE HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF BUSINESSES OUTSIDE OF LONDON

GRAND CENTRAL

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With a regional economy worth £115 billion, the Greater Birmingham area is a major engine of UK growth

Exports from the wider West Midlands region are the third highest in the country

Birmingham has ranked as the most entrepreneurial UK city outside London for three consecutive years

37% of all UK exports to China are from the region – it is the only region to have a trade surplus with China

Europe’s largest infrastructural project, High Speed Rail 2 (HS2), will bring Greater Birmingham within 38 minutes of the capital

86 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were attracted to Greater Birmingham last year

Birmingham is top in the UK for real estate investment prospects, and sixth in Europe

Over half of the UK population lies within two hours of the region, whilst 90% are within a four-hour travel time

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TOMORROW GREATER BIRMINGHAM IS ENJOYING ONE OF ITS MOST SUCCESSFUL PERIODS WITH MAJOR TRANSFORMATIONS UNDERWAY, RECORD LEVELS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT, INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION AND UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH.

BIRMINGHAM SMITHFIELD

BIRMINGHAM CURZON

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BIRMINGHAM SMITHFIELD The launch of the masterplan for Birmingham Smithfield represents a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a unique new destination for the city with vibrant retail markets, family-orientated leisure and entertainment and a residential neighbourhood at the heart of the city centre.

Located on the doorstep of New Street Station and the Bullring shopping centre, Birmingham Smithfield is one of the largest city centre development opportunities in the country.

Forming a major urban block, 14 hectares in size, the site provides opportunities for over 300,000 square metres of development and over 1,000 new residential units.

It will not only create a destination that transforms the city’s visitor economy, but also delivers an exemplar of sustainable development.

In creating this future, Birmingham Smithfield will be able to capitalise on the rich heritage of its city centre location, which now demonstrates a successful and growing focus for culture, leisure and retail. It carries with it the additional advantage of the majority of the site being in Council ownership, as well as being designated an Enterprise Zone site, attracting considerable funding for infrastructure and site development.

BIRMINGHAM CURZON Birmingham will be at the heart of the UK’s high speed rail network, providing a once in a century opportunity to radically enhance the city’s national rail connectivity and accelerate its economic growth potential. A brand new city centre HS2 station – Birmingham Curzon – is planned together with the National College for High Speed Rail, while the city is already home to the national HS2 construction headquarters.

The Birmingham Curzon masterplan sets out the city’s aims for the station, and the creation of a world-class station building that is wired into the city’s unique offer – the location, enterprise, people and spirit of Birmingham.

The masterplan demonstrates the regeneration potential of the area that could result in a £1.4 billion economic uplift.

The masterplan also sets out how HS2 will maximise the regeneration and development potential of the city centre, in particular Eastside, Digbeth and the eastern side of the city core. The masterplan area covers 141 hectares and comprises over 30 strategic development opportunities within the extended city centre Enterprise Zone. These sites can provide around 4,000 new homes and 600,000 square metres of commercial, leisure and retail floor space, driving forward economic growth linked to the HS2 investment.

A £700 million investment programme has been identified for Curzon to maximise the economic benefits and impact that HS2 will have in the area. This programme will integrate the station into the city centre, lead to the expansion of the Midland Metro network (the Government has already committed £137.2 million to this project) and provide the necessary infrastructure to unlock key sites, bringing growth and development forward. This will create the conditions to attract investment, businesses and residents to the area.

HOUSING Greater Birmingham is booming at the moment, with ambitious plans in place for High Speed Rail, the successful redevelopment of New Street Station, work underway on the Paradise development project, plus major companies relocating to the city like HSBC, Deutsche Bank and the construction headquarters of HS2. There’s never been a better time to come and live in the region and more housing is needed to accommodate both the home grown population and those attracted by the region’s economic success.

Greater Birmingham’s mix of regeneration, redevelopment and job creation, as well as the relatively lower entry price for property, means that its attractiveness to homebuyers and investors is likely to continue to grow in the coming years.

Furthermore, the investment in infrastructure means that the region has a strong base moving forward, which will ensure it is better-placed in the future. This is also leading to greater interest from commercial occupiers in the city.

Birmingham’s population alone is forecast to grow by 150,000 over the next 20 years with an anticipated need for another 80,000 new homes. The activity in Birmingham, in economic terms as well as public realm planning, is helping feed a strong demand for housing, not only from the domestic population within the city, but also from those from London and the South East looking to take advantage of greater value-for-money properties.In 2013, 5,480 people moved from London to Birmingham, making it the most popular destination outside of the South East for people relocating out of London.

Meanwhile, other development proposals coming forward in 2016 include the next phase of the Blythe Valley Park masterplan in Solihull, for a new vibrant, sustainable and mixed use environment, incorporating at least 600 new homes and up to 900,000 square metres of new employment floor space.

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COMPTON PARK

JAGUAR LAND ROVER

BLACK COUNTRY GARDEN CITY PROSPECTUS

HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CITY

The birthplace of the industrial revolution, the Black Country is home to a globally-recognised manufacturing and engineering sector. Renowned for its ability to drive innovation, the Black Country is a first-class investment destination located at the heart of England.

The Black Country ‘HVM City’ is the development programme driving the advancement of the world-class design, manufacturing and engineering opportunities in the Black Country. It will deliver product and process development, advance industrial design standards, foster intelligence and market leading skills and build sustainable supply chains linked to global economic requirements.

By 2033, an ambitious vision for growth will mean that the Black Country will have increased the number of local jobs to 545,000 and strengthened the business base by creating an additional 1,500 new businesses each year.

Acceleration of the housing market to support economic growth is a key priority for the Black Country and the Black Country Garden City Prospectus outlines a major opportunity to build over 45,000 homes across 550 key development projects.

Serving a regional market of five million people, these development clusters are well integrated with public transport. These sites are connected by the Midlands Metro extension – which alone has the potential to create 5,400 houses across 88 sites, and provides an essential connection to the HS2 network. With a commitment to positive planning, the Garden City Prospectus offers investors access to the Black Country’s existing heritage assets, green spaces and canalside living, and the potential to create vibrant, connected neighbourhoods with the community at its heart.

HVM City will add over £1 billon to the economy, bring forward over 150 hectares of land for advanced manufacturing and create over 25,000 jobs. It will enhance the Black Country as a globally competitive investment location. HVM City will create the perfect economic conditions for advanced manufacturers to thrive; through investment in world leading people, businesses and places.

25% OF THE UK’S AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTION TAKES PLACE IN THE REGION

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BLACK COUNTRY ENTERPRISE ZONE There are a number of opportunities for investors at the helm of the region’s industrial heartland. The Black Country Enterprise Zone (BCEZ) has been described as the most successful nationally, and has already generated £1.5 billion of investment. A wide range of sectors are encouraged to the site, including advanced manufacturing, transport technologies, construction, environmental and business services.

The Enterprise Zone is located in one of the most competitive areas within the Black Country; home to global giants including Jaguar Land Rover, Carillion, Porsche and Moog. Benefiting from being located at the heart of the West Midlands manufacturing and distribution networks, with valuable incentives available, the BCEZ covers 120 hectares and is one of the UK’s leading business hubs.

In addition there a number of other development sites in the vicinity of the BCEZ, which while not formally part of the portfolio, are attractive opportunities that will benefit from the higher profile that Enterprise Zone status brings to the area. The broad Enterprise Zone locations benefit from excellent regional, national and global connectivity, giving easy access to and from customers, suppliers and business partners. At the hub of one of the UK’s best road and rail networks, 90% of the population are within a four hour drive and intercity rail connections are on the doorstep. Three million people of a working age live within a 20 mile radius of the Black Country, offering access to vast local labour pools and world-class engineering skills.

16 Higher Education Institutions in the Midlands provide approximately 13,400 graduates per year in Engineering & Technology related subjects. There are also 10 leading universities, two of the top five UK business schools, eight science parks and a number of specialist further education institutions within 35 miles.

BLACK COUNTRY ENTERPRISE ZONE

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT Wolverhampton is part of the Birmingham and Black Country conurbation. A thriving, young and vibrant area, Wolverhampton City Centre is currently enjoying record levels of investment, and continues to demonstrate that it offers exceptional opportunities for businesses. Building on £100 million worth of investment over the last 12 months, the area is currently undergoing a transformational change, with a further £250 million of public and private investment taking place over the next year.

Strategic regeneration of Wolverhampton City Centre presents a unique opportunity for investors to be part of a truly transformational scheme, with a range of significant mixed-use opportunities available within the city centre.

The £120 million Wolverhampton Interchange infrastructure project, a key component in supporting the city’s growing economy, is set to radically improve Wolverhampton’s transport gateways and connections.

Interchange will be home to a new mainline railway station serving 4.75 million passengers a year on the West Coast Mainline, and an extension to the Midland Metro light rail network will offer direct connectivity to Birmingham City Centre. This is providing the stimulus for large scale investment opportunities linked to the city’s new commercial district.

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT

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CONNECTIVITY TO ENTERPRISE ZONE

UK CENTRAL, SOLIHULL

The M6 motorway runs through the heart of the West Midlands and has recently seen investment of £102.5 million through the Highways England Smart Motorways Project. Further investment is planned at M6 Junction 10, with Walsall Council and Highways England working in partnership to deliver a £65 million junction upgrade.

Boasting one of the strongest economies outside London, ‘UK Central’ Solihull is one of the most compelling inward investment locations in the UK, offering a powerful combination of opportunity, connectivity and lifestyle.

Located adjacent to the Walsall section of the Black Country Enterprise Zone, M6 Junction 10 will see the construction of two new wider bridges, significantly increasing capacity through the junction and improving connectivity to not only the Enterprise Zone, but the rest of the region. The scheme will also see congestion reduced and allow traffic to flow more freely, improving business efficiency. Improvements to M6 Junction 10 will start in 2018, with the scheme completed by 2020.

As well as improvements to the motorway network, £26 million has been invested in the local highway network to directly improve access to the Black Country Enterprise Zone sites. The Darlaston Strategic Development Area (DSDA) Access Project has unlocked 12 employment sites, all with excellent access to the motorway network.

Highlights of the last year include over 60 company expansions and relocations to the area - a quarter of these resulting from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) totaling over 40,000 square metres and 3,200 jobs.

Core business sector strengths include advanced manufacturing, building technologies, aerospace and ICT, as well as a range of low carbon industries. Home to major brands including Arup, Oracle, Siemens, Fujitsu and Balfour Beatty, recent investments have also seen Changan Automotive acquire a 7,500 square metre worldwide headquarters for its powertrain and research and development divisions at Birmingham Business Park.

Recognising the unparalleled investment to date, ‘UK Central’ Solihull represents the strong and dynamic economy that the area boasts, as well as future opportunity. The home of the planned High Speed Rail Interchange and large scale development plans, the area’s vision encompasses four economic opportunity zones, designed to maximise Solihull’s role as a powerhouse of the regional economy.

£300 MILLION OF GOVERNMENT MONEY HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO IMPROVE THE M42 JUNCTION 6 ACCOMMODATING FUTURE GROWTH

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UK CENTRAL ZONE 1 – THE HUB The Hub of UK Central is a unique concentration of global businesses and strategic economic assets including the proposed HS2 Interchange Station, Birmingham Airport, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham International Station, Birmingham Business Park and Jaguar Land Rover.

The Hub has seen significant, rapid international investment. Recent examples include BlackRock’s £85 million acquisition of Birmingham Business Park and Genting UK’s £150 million development, Resorts World Birmingham on the NEC site. The Government has also allocated £300 million investment into improving the M42 Junction 6 to accommodate future growth and development within the Hub. The High Speed Interchange Station will be located at the heart of the Interchange development site; a new urban centre connected to the Hub’s major strategic assets and international investors. A global business hub, the site combines a unique place to live, work and create, blended within a rural environment.

ZONE 1 - THE HUB

The 140 hectare Interchange site will become a strategic destination for national and international corporate occupiers and a hub for multiple forms of travel with the High Speed Rail Interchange station at its heart.

The investment in infrastructure will realise the immense development opportunity around the High Speed station with initial estimates of more than 245,000 square metres of commercial premises; creation of some 20,000 jobs and over 2,000 new homes.

The station will be connected to Birmingham Airport via an Automated People Mover with one stop at the Birmingham International Integrated Transport Hub. From here, visitors will be able to connect to mainline services, the Metro or the Bus Rapid Transit serving the region.

In the wider Hub, over 1,300 hectares provide a cluster of complementary activities. Current development opportunities include 40 hectares at Birmingham Airport and a planned extension of nine hectares at Birmingham Business Park, in addition to the 15 acres of design and build opportunities on the park. Both the NEC and Birmingham Airport will be bringing forward additional investment opportunities to complement the Interchange site, through their forthcoming masterplans, offering an unparalleled location and compelling business destination.

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ZONE 2 - NORTH SOLIHULL

UK CENTRAL ZONE 2 – NORTH SOLIHULL Investing in North Solihull is a 15-year, £1.8 billion regeneration programme offering investors significant potential opportunities for retail, leisure and community development.

One of the biggest projects of its kind in the UK, North Solihull is adjacent to Birmingham International Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and the site for the HS2 Interchange Station.

In addition to new housing developments, North Solihull is trialling a number of pioneering projects around sustainability measures – including biomass heating, external wall insulation and Passivhaus projects with funding from Innovate UK.

ZONE 3 - SOLIHULL TOWN CENTRE

UK CENTRAL ZONE 3 – SOLIHULL TOWN CENTRE Solihull town centre is a highly popular shopping, leisure and business destination. Investment into Zone 3 includes a planned 10,000 square metre, 30 retail unit expansion of the highly successful Touchwood Shopping centre by LendLease, and IM Property’s £44 million acquisition of Mell Square, with forthcoming plans to create a vibrant, contemporary mixed-use location incorporating retail and Grade A office space.

UK CENTRAL SOLIHULL– RATED ‘THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN ENGLAND’ USWITCH, 2015

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ZONE 4 - BLYTHE VALLEY PARK

UK CENTRAL ZONE 4 – BLYTHE VALLEY PARK AND THE A34 CORRIDOR Blythe Valley Park is an established two million square feet campus, adjacent to the M42 Junction 4 and surrounded by stunning parkland and leisure facilities.

As well as the development proposals for a new vibrant, sustainable and mixed use environment, there are also commercial opportunities.

Adjacent to Blythe Valley Park is Fore Business Park, offering six acres of development land. Future development in the area is expected following M7 Real Estate’s £38.27 million acquisition of The Green, home to manufacturing giant ZF TRW.

HS2

HS2 GROWTH STRATEGY HS2 presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive economic growth and prosperity across the Midlands.

The HS2 Growth Strategy outlines how the region is seeking to fully maximise the benefits of the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The strategy will: • Deliver 104,000 new or safeguarded jobs • Deliver jobs for local residents • See 36% of the population skilled to NVQ Level 4+ • Create 2,000 apprenticeships • Support 700 businesses • Deliver an additional £14 billion to the UK economy • Connect over 2 million of the region’s population to HS2 through improved accessibility Submitted to Government in July 2015, the strategy was given the green light in November when the West Midlands Combined Authority Devolution Deal confirmed £4.4 billion to deliver the plan.

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BEYOND

GREATER BIRMINGHAM IS GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. THE REGION IS A HUB FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND GROWTH, ALL UNDERPINNED BY A NEW WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY (WMCA) AND AN AMBITIOUS SKILLS AGENDA. IT IS WHERE YOU CAN MAKE YOUR MARK.

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY CENTRE

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The WMCA has the potential to help the West Midlands become more than a regional powerhouse. It has the potential to become an essential catalyst for the country’s economic growth; the engine that drives forward the nation’s economy in the 21st century.

The WMCA comprises 12 local authorities and three Local Enterprise Partnerships, perfectly positioned at the centre of the United Kingdom. Working in collaboration, the WMCA will help further grow the region’s economy, infrastructure, jobs and opportunities. An agreement with government sees the WMCA responsible for an investment package worth more than £4 billion to deliver the HS2 Growth Strategy, with the potential to add £14 billion to the area’s economy as well as the creation of 100,000 related jobs.

Meanwhile, ‘Skills for Growth’ is a comprehensive plan that sets out how the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) will deliver its vision for skills and stimulate growth in the region. Skills have the power to drive the economy, and the plans in place will create an upward spiral of skills development and economic growth based on partnerships between the private and public sectors.

The planned £100 million Springfield Campus at The University of Wolverhampton is an example of the region gearing up to deliver the needs of the UK. The Springfield Campus will be a world-class centre of excellence for construction and the built environment, delivering an unbeatable skills pathway for construction education and training, while supporting business growth regionally, nationally and internationally. The Campus will be home to the West Midlands Construction University Technical College, which provides education for up to 600 14-19 year olds, and the new home of the University’s School of Architecture and the Built Environment.

Additionally, a new National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham City Centre will welcome students in September 2017, providing specialist vocational training for future generations of engineers.

The opportunities in Greater Birmingham are unrivalled.

A collaborative approach, based on public and private partnership working, makes it one of the world’s most investable regions now, and for decades to come.

Be part of our journey.

That transformation of the skills and employment system will ensure providers of education and training work more closely with employers to the benefit of all, powering the regional economy to new heights.

WOLVERHAMPTON INTERCHANGE

SPRINGFIELD CAMPUS

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THE REGION’S ONGOING TRANSFORMATION INTO ONE OF EUROPE’S LEADING INVESTMENT DESTINATIONS IS A RESULT OF COLLABORATION – THE COMING TOGETHER OF PEOPLE, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES. More partners than ever before, across the public and the private sectors and across local authority and Local Enterprise Partnership boundaries, are working together to innovate, create and build an amazing future for our region and to showcase Greater Birmingham globally.

Our partnership is ensuring Greater Birmingham is at the heart of the UK’s economic future and we invite you to join us.

STRATEGIC PARTNERS BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL / BLACK COUNTRY LEP / GREATER BIRMINGHAM & SOLIHULL LEP / MARKETING BIRMINGHAM / UK CENTRAL SOLIHULL

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS ARENA CENTRAL / BILFINGER GVA / BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT / CALTHORPE ESTATES / COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES / GOODMAN / PARADISE BIRMINGHAM

SUPPORTING PARTNERS AECOM / AFL ARCHITECTS / ARCADIS / BOUYGUES UK / BRUNTWOOD / CEG / CLAREMONT PROPERTY GROUP / CUNDALL / CUSTARD FACTORY / EDG PROPERTY / GLANCY NICHOLLS ARCHITECTS / GLEEDS / GLENN HOWELLS ARCHITECTS / HOLLYWOOD MONSTER / JAGUAR LAND ROVER / JLL / KNIGHT FRANK / KPMG / NIKAL / PGC CAPITAL / PWC / RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL / SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU / STERLING PROPERTY VENTURES / UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON / WSP | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF

DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

MARK MAKERS

ARENA CENTRAL

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ARENA CENTRAL IS A 9.2 ACRE DEVELOPMENT SITE IN BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE, BEING DELIVERED BY ARENA CENTRAL DEVELOPMENTS LTD (ACDL), A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN MILLER DEVELOPMENTS AND PRO VINCI ASSET MANAGEMENT. Designed to meet Birmingham’s growing demand for high quality space, the circa £400m development has outline planning consent in place for up to 1.2 million sq ft of mixed-use swBirmingham since 2002, HSBC selected 2 Arena Central for the head office of its UK ring-fenced bank for personal and business customers and is expected to bring over 1,000 head office roles to the city.

Work on the next building on the site is anticipated to start in early 2017, with further details to be announced shortly.

Arena Central lies at the heart of Birmingham’s City Centre Enterprise Zone, benefitting from simplified planning and reduced business rates and forms a significant part of the city’s vision for regeneration, as laid out in the Big City Plan.

A well connected location, Arena Central is just a few minutes’ walk from the redeveloped New Street Station, Birmingham’s historic office core and the city’s retail quarter, with a stop for the new Midland Metro tram planned adjacent to Arena Central set to further enhance the site’s connectivity. arena-central.com

BILFINGER GVA

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BILFINGER REAL ESTATE IS A LEADING SERVICE COMPANY WITH AN EXCEPTIONALLY WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE STRONG BRAND BILFINGER SE. Our specialist knowledge of the Midlands Real Estate Market is based on a heritage that dates back to 1820.

Today Bilfinger GVA is recognised as the leading property adviser in the Midlands approaching 400 Directors and staff in 20 specialist teams based in our regional HQ.

We have played a key role in bringing forward many of the region’s most significant regeneration projects including Paradise Birmingham, Brindleyplace, the Curzon Master Plan Area, Arena Central, Eastside and Friargate Coventry, advising many key stakeholders.

We are working harder than ever for our clients, seeking to deliver solutions that bring tangible results to people, business and communities. Our specialist knowledge ranges through the property life cycle from Planning, Development and Regeneration Consultancy through the construction process to Valuation, Asset and Property Management, Marketing to Agency and Investment transactions.

Through our partnership with the Core Cities group we produce detailed research on regional growth through devolution. This is part of our support and promotion of the West Midlands Combined Authority and Midlands Engine as part of the wider devolution debate.

Our clients are from both the public and private sectors including Government Departments and Local Authorities, Investors and Property Companies, Financiers and Lenders, Land Owners and Developers and, last but by no means least occupiers, the driving force behind all property markets.

+44 (0) 8449 02 03 04 gva.co.uk/birmingham

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BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT SITS IN THE CENTRE OF THE UK AND IS THE MOST ACCESSIBLE AIRPORT

BY ROAD AND RAIL, WITH 35 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN A TWO HOUR CATCHMENT. Just 10 minutes to the centre of Birmingham and a little over an hour to London by train, it offers 50 airlines flying to 160 direct global destinations, including daily flights to New York, Delhi, Istanbul, Islamabad, Doha, Dubai, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Frankfurt.

The success of Birmingham Airport is largely due to its excellent location at the heart of the country’s road and rail network. It is the most accessible airport in the UK, serving the greatest number of passengers within two hours travel by road and rail.

In 2015, the Airport celebrated its busiest year ever, with 10.2 million people choosing to use the Midlands airport.

This represents a five percent growth overall compared to the previous year and a 21.4% increase in long-haul traffic as a result of more carriers launching services from Birmingham. In fact, in the last twelve months, the airport has welcomed eleven new airlines to Birmingham opening up more connectivity across Europe, the US and Middle East.

With the arrival of High-Speed Two (HS2) in 2026, Birmingham Airport will be able to serve the greatest number of passengers within a one hour journey of the Airport and will be the most convenient long-haul airport by road and rail for 19 million people - more than any other long-haul UK airport. Moreover, Birmingham’s one-hour catchment will grow to 15 million and the two hour catchment will increase to 45 million.

Birmingham Airport is one of the most important economic drivers in the West Midlands region. Its total economic impact in the West Midlands in 2014 was around £1.1 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) and it supported around 25,300 jobs. Across the UK, where more of the Airport’s impact is captured, it is estimated to boost the economy by around £1.7 billion in GVA and around 39,850 jobs.

In 2014, the Airport completed a number of major developments as part of a £300 million site-wide expansion programme. The most significant development was the extension of the runway by 400m to grant airlines direct access to the Far East, the West Coast of the US, South America and South Africa from Birmingham, allowing goods and passengers to travel further, faster. birminghamairport.co.uk

CALTHORPE ESTATES

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DISCOVER THRIVING COMMUNITIES IN EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM. DISCOVER CALTHORPE ESTATES, A FORWARD-THINKING AND PROGRESSIVE PROPERTY INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY THAT IS CREATING THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK. Family-owned since 1717, Calthorpe Estates and its strategic partners are responsible for delivering a multimillion pound regeneration portfolio including retail, leisure, office, medical and residential developments across its prestigious 610 hectares Estate.

New developments include the world-class medical facilities at Pebble Mill, which is located within Edgbaston Medical Quarter; Edgbaston Village, an emerging premium mixed-use urban village within the heart of Edgbaston; in addition to Edgbaston Mill, opposite Edgbaston Stadium.

Edgbaston Medical Quarter is integral to the life science and healthcare growth within Birmingham, it promotes collaboration and brings together healthcare, academia and industry to support the 22 life science specialist clusters. It is strengthened by a knowledgeable and well-connected community, all set within a central location that is directly accessible from Europe, USA, UAE, the Far East, and the whole of the United Kingdom.

Calthorpe Estates is able to offer a range of opportunities for investors and end-users within the office, retail and medical accommodation, ranging from operator-focused new build through to suites and individual consulting rooms. calthorpe.co.uk

COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES COUNTRYSIDE CREATES PLACES OF CHARACTER AND QUALITY, DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PEOPLE’S SENSE OF BELONGING AND BUILD ENDURING VALUE FOR ALL. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH CREATING NEW HOMES AND NEIGHBOURHOODS OF LASTING QUALITY, DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER AND QUALITY. Countryside develop mixed tenure communities on greenfield and brownfield sites through partnerships with landowners, local authorities, the private rented sector and registered providers. Our success in creating residential developments that generate value and benefit local communities has given us a reputation that sets us apart. We specialise in working in partnership to create mixed-tenure and mixed-use schemes including estate regeneration.

Founded over 55 years ago, Countryside has earned a reputation for high quality, sound governance and good management practices. Our reputation for honesty, integrity, delivering and adding value has enabled us to successfully partner with landowners, public agencies and major commercial organisations. countryside-properties.com

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GOODMAN

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A 13 ACRE REGENERATION PROJECT BOASTING 800,000 SQFT OF HIGH QUALITY OFFICE ACCOMMODATION, TOGETHER WITH A MIX OF USES, EASTSIDE LOCKS WILL CREATE A VIBRANT, THRIVING NEW BUSINESS AND INNOVATION HUB IN BIRMINGHAM, AT THE HEART OF THE MIDLANDS GROWTH ENGINE. Eastside Locks is distinct from other higher density schemes. Business, leisure, retail, learning and living space complement one another. Stunning landscaping will form an integral part of the design, with vibrant public spaces around the historic canals and locks helping to create a striking waterfront destination in which to work, live and learn.

The scheme will be a highly accessible, sustainable mixed use development, of local and regional importance, located in Birmingham’s Curzon regeneration area and right next to HS2’s Birmingham terminus. Managed to create an exciting and innovative business environment, there is a strong emphasis on high quality, and strategic linkages to the Innovation Hub, an initiative led by Birmingham’s Universities to promote the benefits of Business and academia working side by side to provide investors with access to high quality research, investment opportunities and graduates.

The Masterplan places emphasis on the site’s key assets, including the historic street pattern and reconnecting with the canal to become a focal point of the development, providing an extension to the City’s rich mixture of open spaces, squares and streets.

The first phase of development comprising a 54,000 sqft will complete in April 2016 and has already been let to BCU for office administration purposes. Autumn 2016 will also see the completion of a 659 room student residence scheme.

Our second phase of development will commence in Summer 2016 comprising a further 104,000 sqft of brand new Grade A office space, two public squares, new road infrastructure together with the refurbishment of Belmont Works, a 30,000 sq. ft. Victorian former factory building that will be carefully restored to bring it up to date for use in the 21st Century as innovative office and amenity space.

There is renewed confidence in Birmingham. The major investment in infrastructure, together with strong leadership, great Universities, the LEP and the Midlands Growth Engine, make it an attractive place to invest in growth for the future. Eastside Locks is very much part of this and Goodman is proud to support Birmingham City Council, the HCA and BCU in delivering growth at the heart of the HS2 Business and Innovation Hub. eastside-locks.com

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THE UK’S MOST IMPORTANT CITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT OUTSIDE LONDON, PARADISE BIRMINGHAM IS AT THE HEART OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE CULTURAL AND CIVIC CENTRE OF THE CITY. Creating a vibrant, office-led development of high quality commercial, civic, retail, leisure and hotel space, the Paradise redevelopment across 17 acres is providing major improvements to pedestrian access across the city and offering greatly enhanced public realm befitting its exemplary historic setting of some of the country’s finest Victorian listed buildings.

The first phase of Paradise is now well underway and involves the demolition of the majority of existing buildings across the site and the construction of One and Two Chamberlain Square - two individual, speculatively-built, buildings providing over 310,000 sq ft of modern and sustainable offices and over 40,000 sq ft of restaurants and retail on the ground floors.

The £500m Paradise scheme is set to create up to 12,000 jobs on completion and will deliver nearly two million square feet of space including:

These first two buildings will be ready for occupation in late 2018 and will overlook the high quality improvements to the public realm in the completely refurbished Chamberlain Square at the heart of the development.

• Offices in up to ten individually designed new buildings • A 4* hotel with up to 250 bedrooms • Ground floor level shops, bars, cafés and restaurants • A greatly enhanced setting for the city’s historic listed buildings • High quality pedestrian streets and public squares connecting other parts of the city • Up to 550 car parking spaces • Improvements to the immediate road network

With work well underway, Paradise is set to attract new businesses and encourage new visitors. It will effectively connect the surrounding areas, greatly enhance the historical and cultural heart of the city and completely change business in the centre of Birmingham.

Paradise Birmingham: Where Commerce meets Culture. paradisebirmingham.co.uk

AECOM

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

AECOM HAS HAD A PRESENCE IN BIRMINGHAM FOR OVER 35 YEARS.

During this time AECOM has evolved to be one of the largest multi-disciplinary consulting organisations in the market and now the number one design, build, finance and operate provider in the region. Having worked on major projects around the city and wider city region, AECOM is proud to have made a real contribution to Birmingham and the success it is today. Project highlights include the fantastic new Library where AECOM worked with the Architect to manage the design process; and Colmore Plaza, a landmark office building which we project managed and now occupy. Looking to the future, AECOM is excited about the wealth of opportunities for the city to develop further and we hope to be a valued partner to the city as the journey continues. aecom.com

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AFL ARCHITECTS

ARCADIS

AFL ARCHITECTS IS AN INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE WITH OFFICES IN BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER AND LONDON.

ARCADIS IS THE LEADING GLOBAL DESIGN & CONSULTANCY FIRM FOR NATURAL AND BUILT ASSETS.

We work across a number of sectors including sport, health, residential, commercial, leisure and education.

Our team of staff are passionate about the spaces that shape our environment.

As a national and regionally based practice, we have always taken great pride in supporting the initiative and endeavours of our local partners in seeking to improve the quality and standard of the places we live, work, compete and play in. Our innovative approach to our projects is particularly well matched to the ambitions of Greater Birmingham. We aim to maintain our role as part of the city community putting Birmingham on course to be a recognised City of inspiration and choice for future generations.

AFL have most recently worked with Warwick Hospital on a new Orthopaedic building, we are constructing the Stratford upon Avon new eye and cancer hospital and have completed one of the area’s and Country’s high profile sporting venues at Edgbaston International Cricket Ground. We are proud to be partnering with Greater Birmingham at MIPIM. afl-uk.com

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Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design, consultancy, engineering, project and management services we work in partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets.

We are 28,000 people active in over 70 countries that generate more than €3 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.

Arena Central Arcadis is providing employers agent, cost and commercial services for this ground breaking commercial development. The first major commercial office development to come out of the ground in Birmingham, Arena Central will be home to the ring fenced retail banking arm of HSBC. Using our commercial sector expertise and market knowledge combined with world class project management, the project was progressed from concept design to a signed building contract and start on site in an astonishingly short period of time. The development will house over 1,000 HSBC staff and is the first phase of the Arena Central Development. arcadis.com

BRUNTWOOD

CLAREMONT PROPERTY GROUP

BRUNTWOOD IS A FAMILY-OWNED AND RUN PROPERTY COMPANY WHOSE GOAL IS TO CREATE THE RIGHT PLACES FOR PEOPLE TO SUCCEED.

WE ARE CLAREMONT PROPERTY GROUP - A PRIVATELY OWNED MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY INVESTOR AND DEVELOPER.

We have a fundamental belief that there is always a way to improve the world around us and that as a good business we have a responsibility to always leave things better than we find them. Every place, every company and every person has the potential to improve - they just need to be given the right opportunity to grow and develop.

Founded in 1999 our family owned business has utilised private equity to fund acquisitions with above average industry returns. Our success is attributed to an accumulation of 15 years of property investment and development experience and as an owner managed business our future performance is directly linked to the quality of our decision making.

We develop, let and manage all our own buildings, combining an innovative approach to property development with a single-minded focus on the needs of our customers: if it doesn’t work for them, then it doesn’t work for us.

Our experienced management team specialise in delivering all aspects of residential investment and development, from land assembly, sourcing, acquisition, planning, construction, marketing and sales. Our collaborative approach means that we also work closely with PropCo’s Family offices and High Net Worth individuals to combine equity with opportunity.

This approach is nowhere more evident than in our latest development; Cornerblock. Situated in the heart of Birmingham’s Colmore Business District. Purposefully designed to meet the needs of contemporary work culture, Cornerblock creates a unique opportunity for businesses to shape their workplaces in a state-of-the-art building.

When complete in late 2016 the building will offer a perfect blend of commerce, culture and connectivity. bruntwood.co.uk

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Our team of expert professionals combined with a flexible, nimble approach, allows us to profit from unlocking value from complicated opportunities that are passed over by many mainstream investors and developers. Our current Gross Development value is quickly approaching £85 Million. Our objective in 2016 is to double this through partnerships and Joint venture acquisitions. Currently under construction 107 apartments near Birmingham Airport & Resorts World. claremontpropertygroup.co.uk

CEG

CUNDALL

AS AN INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, CEG WORKS WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND COMMUNITIES TO DELIVER VIBRANT NEW SPACES AND PLACES ACROSS THE UK.

CUNDALL IS AN INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY WITH SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES IN THE DESIGN OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS.

Our UK portfolio comprises almost 10million sq ft of commercial space with a capital value of £800 million.

We are currently promoting land for 60,000 new homes and a further 10 million sq ft of business space.

Situated in the heart of Birmingham’s Business District, Colmore Row, our office of 74 staff have worked on local projects and remain the leaders in the market.

Our projects include town centre redevelopment, brownfield regeneration, tall buildings, major urban extensions and greenfield strategic land. In Birmingham, our investment and development sites include: • Alpha Tower, a 28-storey, 193,487 sq ft office building in the second phase of a £20million investment programme • Smallbrook Queensway, offering 154,685 sq ft of office space and 91,623 sq ft of central retail provision where a comprehensive regeneration and investment proposal will deliver prime office, retail and residential space • Kingston Grange, Warwickshire - 3,000 new homes, 100 ha employment space, retail space, schools and community facilities • Vaughan Trading Estate, Tipton, a 500,000 sq ft industrial development • Tricorn House, a 158,478 sq ft office development which has seen a £13million refurbishment ceg.co.uk

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We are big enough to be able to provide a highly focused and dedicated team on our clients’ projects, but still at a size where the core values of our firm are able to be effectively applied. Every project is led by a Partner to provide the right experience and guidance throughout the life of the project.

2016 sees the practice celebrate our 40th anniversary.

The last 40 years has seen the practice develop into an international multi-disciplinary consultancy operating from over 20 locations across the globe. We are keen to share knowledge across the industry as well as learn and develop from others.

• Two Snow Hill – BCO Award (Midlands) for Best Commercial Workplace • Fifteen, Colmore Row – BCO Award (Midlands) Projects up to 2000m2m CIBSE Lighting for building Performance Award and Lighting Design Awards, Low Carbon Project of the Year • Rosalind Franklin Building, University of Wolverhampton – West Midlands Celebrating Construction 2015, BIM Project of the Year • Jaguar Land Rover – Castle Bromwich cundall.com

EDG PROPERTY

GLANCY NICHOLLS ARCHITECTS

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & CONSULTANCY JOINT VENTURES ASSET MANAGEMENT BUILD & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY

ONE OF BIRMINGHAM’S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES, GLANCY NICHOLLS ARCHITECTS CONTINUES TO DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY ARCHITECTURE, REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY.

Testament to the company’s track record and growing reputation, EDG Property partners with a number of the UK’s largest private equity funds and banks as well as investing its own capital into exciting development opportunities.

Glancy Nicholls Architects (GNA) supports local authorities and enterprise partnerships in producing capital programmes across many sectors, delivering award-winning schemes in dementia and extra-care provision; a number receiving the Stirling Gold Award. Seeing growth for 2016, the studio is in excess of 50 employees.

With several hundred million pounds worth of assets already either delivered, under management or in the pipeline, the EDG Property portfolio continues to grow.

Predominantly Midlands based, EDG Property proudly boasts developments such as the award winning School Yard, asset manages buildings such as The Cube and Fort Dunlop and is joint venture partner on buildings including The Citadel.

Exciting times lie ahead as Ken Shuttleworth’s Make Architects draw up plans for EDG Property’s recent acquisition The Co-operative building in Coventry and just announced, EDG Property is set to embark upon a major mixed-use town centre development in one of Birmingham’s suburbs.

If you have an opportunity, we would love to hear from you. edgproperty.co.uk

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Education remains key in private and public sectors.

GNAs commitment to education has seen them receive highly-commended awards. GNA has an extensive portfolio, working with Universities developing their plans in education delivery and student experience.

The successful completion of Chamberlain Halls of Residence, 726 beds on behalf of University of Birmingham, sees them expand their student accommodation.

Investment within the private sector sees a resurgence in the residential market. The successful planning approval for Left Bank, Broad Street sees the 180-bedroom luxury hotel and 189-apartment start on site 2016 on behalf Regal Property Group. GNA are developing ‘Royal Centre for Defence Medicine’ (RCDM) for St Modwen Developments. This Residential scheme is providing serviced accommodation for the staff of the RCDM, close to Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth hospital. glancynicholls.com

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GLEEDS

GLENN HOWELLS ARCHITECTS

GLEEDS IS A GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY THAT SPECIALISES IN PROVIDING EXPERT ADVICE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACROSS THE WHOLE BUILT-ASSET LIFE CYCLE.

GLENN HOWELLS ARCHITECTS HAS BUILT A STRONG REPUTATION OVER THE LAST 25 YEARS FOR DESIGNING INNOVATIVE, AWARD-WINNING BUILDINGS AND SHAPING AREAS OF CITIES THROUGHOUT THE UK.

We safeguard our clients’ best interests from the complexity of construction and property projects.

Our core services are divided into 4 main categories, including: Project & Programme management, Commercial & Contract management, Property & Asset management and Advisory. We are proud to be supporting the Greater Birmingham alliance at MIPIM’16.

With offices in Birmingham and London, underpinning the practice is an approach rooted in exploring ideas of how places and buildings can make peoples lives better.

When we won the Building Magazine’s Consultant of the Year Award, they said ‘No one combines personality with professionalism quite like Gleeds’.

And we like that. Relationships are important to us.

We believe that’s why our business has grown to employ over 2000 staff across 56 offices and 6 continents. ‘Investors in People’ accredited us with a Gold standard rating, which puts us in the top 1% of construction industry employers.

Our Birmingham office works for many local businesses, including: Birmingham City Council, Calthorpe Estates, Aston University, Court Collaboration, UCB and JaguarLandRover to name just a few… and we have delivered many high profile local projects, including: the Mailbox upgrade, the Barclaycard Arena, Baskerville House refurbishment, SnowHill 1 & SnowHill 2 and looking forwards SnowHill 3 and the Beorma Tower. gleeds.com

Current projects include Wardian London, two high quality residential towers at Canary Wharf; London City Island, a new island neighbourhood that will be home to the English National Ballet and Paradise Masterplan, the transformation of Birmingham’s civic heart. glennhowells.co.uk

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HOLLYWOOD MONSTER

JLL

SET IN THE HEART OF THE WEST MIDLANDS, HOLLYWOOD MONSTER REMAINS ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST SIGNAGE AND WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS; WITH PROJECTS ACROSS THE MIDLANDS, LONDON AND EVEN EUROPE.

THE UK’S URBAN LANDSCAPE IS SHIFTING. CHANGES IN THE WAY WE WORK AND LIVE, DRIVEN BY THE TWIN FORCES OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG WITH THE DRIVE FOR DEVOLUTION, ARE GENERATING PROFOUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UK CITIES AND BUSINESSES.

The family-run business was created in August 2009 with the merger of two sister companies; Hollywood Signs and Monster Digital, combining a total of 30 years’ signage experience. Today, Hollywood Monster continues to build for the future and has a strong reputation having won Wide Format Print Company of the Year 2011 and 2012.

Based in a 30,000sq warehouse in Birmingham, Hollywood Monster employs over 70 people and works with some of the biggest names across a range of sectors. This includes commercial, construction, events, exhibitions, property, retail, TV, theatre and sport, to name a few. We have a talented workforce made up of experts who provide clients with an impressive variety of graphics and digitally-printed products; from small signage boards and banners, from concept and design through to manufacturing and installation.

Hollywood Monster is passionate about signage, having heavily invested in state-of-the-art printing technology; We are able to produce high quality print of any size on a range of fabrics. This, combined with a personal, proactive and professional service, allows peace of mind for customers and a promise of delivering epic results every time! It’s the Hollywood Monster way.

To find out more about how Hollywood Monster can make you stand out against competitors, visit hollywoodmonster.co.uk

At JLL, our multi-disciplinary team has successfully delivered many cutting edge property developments and regeneration projects across the Midlands, providing advice across the entire property life cycle.

Our expertise covers the traditional commercial and residential sectors including offices, industrial and logistics, residential, mixed use schemes and development land together with specialist areas such as rating, real estate workout, affordable housing and healthcare.

This local knowledge, combined with the business research of our national and global teams, gives us the best market intelligence to understand the relationship between cities and workplaces and ensures we deliver great results for our clients.

Whether you are a property investor, a developer or an individual needing property advice we have the skills, knowledge and people to help you capitalise on future opportunities and as such we act on some of the largest and most prestigious commercial property schemes in Birmingham and across the Midlands region. jll.co.uk

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JAGUAR LAND ROVER

KNIGHT FRANK

JAGUAR LAND ROVER IS THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF PREMIUM VEHICLES IN THE UK AND EMPLOYS 35,000 PEOPLE IN THE UK AND 2,000 MORE GLOBALLY.

HEADQUARTERED IN LONDON, KNIGHT FRANK HAS MORE THAN 13,600 PEOPLE OPERATING FROM OVER 400 OFFICES ACROSS 58 COUNTRIES.

Jaguar Land Rover supports 224,000 people through the supply chain, dealer network and wider economy.

It sells vehicles in more than 170 markets globally with 80% of production exported from the UK generating an export revenue of £18.1 billion per year.

Together with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank in the Americas, and Douglas Elliman Fine Homes in the USA we provide the very best real estate transaction, consultancy and management services across an integrated global network.

Jaguar Land Rover has invested over £11bn in product creation and capital expenditure over the past five years which has seen the introduction of a host of new and exciting products and business expansion.

Established in 1896, our independence and our partnership culture allow us to prioritise our clients and their needs, providing market leading advice and support to investors, corporates and homeowners, for both their personal and business real estate requirements.

To support the introduction of its new aluminium and lightweight technologies for new models, Jaguar Land Rover invested £1.5 billion in its Solihull plant which is now home to Europe’s largest capacity automotive aluminium body shop facility. Jaguar Land Rover created 1,300 new jobs at the site last year, taking its workforce to 9,000 people. The Jaguar XE, the plant’s first Jaguar vehicle, was launched at the plant in 2015 and will be followed by the Jaguar F-PACE in 2016.

Jaguar Land Rover has invested £201 million in Castle Bromwich since 2012, which employs 3,500 people.

Castle Bromwich produces the award winning Jaguar F-TYPE, XJ, XF and XF Sportbrake. These products, built at some of the most advanced aluminium body construction facilities in the world, helped Jaguar achieve its strongest full year performance in a decade in 2015. jaguarlandrover.com

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KPMG

PGC CAPITAL

KPMG’S BIRMINGHAM OFFICE IS THE FIFTH LARGEST IN ITS EUROPEAN NETWORK.

PGC CAPITAL IS A PRIVATE EQUITY FUND BASED IN CHINA. WE SPECIALISE IN CHANNELLING CAPITAL FROM CHINESE STATE-OWNED OR LISTED COMPANIES AND HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS INTO UK PROJECTS WHICH OFFER THE GREATEST RETURNS AND LEAST AMOUNT OF RISK.

With over 1,000 specialists located in the heart of Birmingham’s Colmore Business District, KPMG offer a wide range of audit, tax and advisory services, to the region’s infrastructure, construction, real estate and public sectors.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to the region and on our ability to support businesses of all sizes, both in the private and public sectors, including developers, investors, land owners, registered providers and local authorities.

We seek to use our specialist knowledge to add value to our clients businesses and support them in their growth strategies. kpmg.com

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Our first development, in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter,will see a prime city centre site transformed into a collection of 77 luxury apartments available for private purchase and on a buy-to-let basis.

PGC Capital comprises a consortium of investors from China and Taiwan, which includes Chairman, Dr. Ching Chih Chen, one of Taiwan’s wealthiest men and a prolific philanthropist in regeneration schemes, whose family runs the Wan Hai Lines shipping dynasty; and Denise Li, CEO of PGC and Founder of the International Finance Summit. pgc.capital

PWC

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

PWC HELPS ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CREATE THE VALUE THEY ARE LOOKING FOR.

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL IS AN INDEPENDENT, GLOBAL PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE PROVIDING ADVICE FOCUSED ON THE COST, QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

We are committed to delivering a high quality, professional service, and offer unrivalled experience of helping organisations resolve complex business issues.

It is our ability to bring fresh ideas and knowledge of best practices that distinguishes us from our competitors.

The firm has more than 3,600 staff operating from more than 120 offices across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania. It offers three core services - quantity surveying, building surveying and project management, alongside a number of advisory services.

As the headquarters for Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd, the Birmingham office supports international investors in the region and delivers major projects worldwide.

With offices in 776 cities in 158 countries worldwide the PwC network is able to draw on the knowledge, skills and experience of over 184,000 people. Our presence in the UK extends to 28 offices and over 15,000 staff.

Our national reach, along with our excellent reputation and approach to staff development, means the best people are recruited and retained in order to sustain our broad base of specialist expertise.

The depth and breadth of our resources – encompassing both industry and business competencies – allows us to deploy specialist experts to solve client problems and issues with cross sector knowledge and experience. pwc.co.uk

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Rider Levett Bucknall utilises a Responsible Management philosophy, helping clients spend less money by delivering more efficient, cost conscious and sustainable results on both a corporate and asset basis.

Our international reach ensures that we provide services in line with the latest innovations and examples of best practice, supporting expertise in a range of sectors including commercial, education, nuclear, residential, retail and sport & leisure.

Our clients are local, regional and multinational.

They include governments, developers, investors, occupiers and contractors in all sectors ranging from airports through to zoos.

Download the RLB Intelligence app at rlb.com/app to get real time construction costs, rents and yields right market trend information and analysis at your fingertips.

Visit rlb.com for further information.

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

STERLING PROPERTY VENTURES

DEALS DONE, PROBLEMS SOLVED AND RESULTS DELIVERED THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO YOUR COMMERCIAL SUCCESS.

STERLING PV SPECIALISES IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT.

The Shakespeare Martineau team focuses on delivery with speed, accuracy and incisive advice to help you achieve your aims.

The company is bringing forward more than 800,000 sq ft of development in Birmingham:

Our client list includes an extensive and diverse mix, ranging from commercial developers and investors to key players within housing, regeneration, finance, Islamic finance and education.

Our experts span the law and also a series of non-legal disciplines including planning and quantity surveying.

This enables us to act as a true extension to your own team, complementing your skills and providing a different perspective.

You will find a comprehensive range of real estate services at Shakespeare Martineau to match your needs. These include every aspect of real estate, including acquisitions and disposals, planning law and consultancy, tax, asset management, tenancy issues, development, regeneration and environmental.

Whether we’re advising on new ventures or disposal programmes you’ll get proactive advice in tune with your business objectives and your future plans.

Spokesperson: Kevin Nagle, Group Chair, Real Estate. shma.co.uk

103 Colmore Row Birmingham’s tallest new office development in a super prime location. 200,000 sq ft of office space and 15,000 sq ft of leisure space - including roof top restaurant with 360degree views of the city – now under construction. Completion 2018.

A joint development with Rockspring.

Follow Twitter @103ColmoreRow for updates.

Great Charles Place 350 unit private rental scheme, funded by Long Harbour, plus 250,000 sq ft of offices.

Planning submission anticipated early 2016.

Lumina 160,000 sq ft of fully consented Grade A office space forming a strategic part on the city’s Snow Hill masterplan. Funded by M&G Real Estate. sterlingpv.com

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

WSP | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF

THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON PLANS FOR ITS NEW £100 MILLION-PLUS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT TO BECOME A WORLD-CLASS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.

WSP | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LEADING ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSULTING FIRMS.

Springfield Campus: Our Vision Springfield Campus will deliver an unbeatable skills pathway for construction education and training, while supporting business growth regionally, nationally and internationally.

The University is developing the iconic former Springfield Brewery site, a 12 acre Grade II listed heritage site. The Campus will be home to the West Midlands Construction University Technical College, which provides education for up to 600 14-19 year olds, and the new home of the University’s School of Architecture and the Built Environment.

Building on existing links to over 300 architecture and built environment companies, the Campus will also include the following: • Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills.

• Graduate Village.

• Brownfield Research Institute.

• Construction innovation centre.

• Apprenticeship company.

• On-site employer presence.

Springfield Campus is central to our vision of enhancing the student experience and supporting business growth, acting as the catalyst for economic and social regeneration of the region and extending construction expertise globally.

For more information and development news, visit: wlv.ac.uk/springfield

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We provide services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment; our expertise range from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, and from developing the energy sources of the future to enabling new ways of extracting essential resources.

We have approximately 34,500 employees, based in more than 500 offices across 40 countries worldwide.

In the UK, 5,150 people provide consultancy services to all aspects of the built and natural environment working across both the public and private sectors.

Supporting growth in Birmingham With over 300 employees located at One Queens Drive in the heart of Birmingham city centre, we combine local people and international expertise to deliver major projects across the Midlands.

Working closely with Birmingham City Council, we helped to develop their 20-year transport strategy, creating a vision for a transformational public transport system that will make the best use of scarce space.

We work to strengthen new community development in Birmingham, having been involved in many integral projects, including the Bullring shopping centre – Europe’s largest retail-led urban regeneration project, the redevelopment of Birmingham New Street station, and the 16-story GradeA Three Snowhill office tower. wsp-pb.com

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