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GMI to build stand-out £32 million residential development for HBD in Birmingham

Kenneth Booth February 23, 2022

New ‘SETL’ contemporary living canal side development situated in Birmingham’s iconic jewellery quarter will feature 101 apartments together with 2,350 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space. GMI Construction Group PLC an established and successful UK contractor and construction services company providing specialist design and build capabilities spanning multiple sectors

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GMI to attend major Meet the Buyer event in Birmingham.

Kenneth Booth February 9, 2022

The event, being hosted at the iconic Villa Park stadium on February 15 will be the first in person event for nearly two years after the event was put on hold due to the pandemic. GMI Construction Group PLC has today announced that it will attending a major Meet the

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Giant new distribution centre built by GMI for ASOS now live.

Kenneth Booth December 13, 2021

State of the art 437,000 sq ft facility becomes the fourth fulfilment centre opened to date by the online fashion giant. GMI Construction Group PLC has heralded the official opening of a giant new state-of-the-art 437,000 sq ft fulfilment centre built for leading online retailer ASOS at a site at

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GMI continues to build upon momentum with further accolade.

Kenneth Booth October 3, 2019

Record breaking year to date boosted further with award of ‘Contractor of the Year’ by Yorkshire Insider.  GMI Construction Group, an expanding main contractor has announced that it has been awarded ‘Contractor of the Year’ for the second year running at the prestigious Yorkshire Insider Property Industry Awards hosted on

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GMI Construction Group Opens Office in Manchester

BDC News Team January 26, 2018

The Leeds established GMI Construction Group has opened a new office in Manchester city centre after a period of growth in projects across the North-West region. The company’s premises will be at 75 Dale Street in the Piccadilly Basin area and it has already created 15 permanent positions. With an

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Issue 327 : Apr 2025

Andy Bruce

GMI to build stand-out £32 million residential development for HBD in Birmingham

Kenneth Booth February 23, 2022

New ‘SETL’ contemporary living canal side development situated in Birmingham’s iconic jewellery quarter will feature 101 apartments together with 2,350 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space. GMI Construction Group PLC an established and successful UK contractor and construction services company providing specialist design and build capabilities spanning multiple sectors has today announced that it has been appointed by leading property developer HBD to construct a new residential-led scheme in Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter. The development, titled ‘Setl’ is HBD’s first city centre development in Birmingham and has been designed by leading architects BPN, based in the jewellery quarter. 101 apartments will be accompanied by an array of residential amenities and 2,350 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial space.  The scheme will feature a courtyard, workspace, a lounge and a gym, along with a rooftop garden on the upper floors of the six-storey building. Speaking about the announcement Andy Bruce, Divisional Marketing Director GMI Construction Group said: “We are very much looking forward to seeing this contemporary new development coming out of the ground, which will transform a redundant site into a modern, attractive development right at the heart of Birmingham’s iconic jewellery quarter. “GMI is proud to be have been trusted by leading developer HBD to deliver its first city centre development in Birmingham in an area with such a strong commercial history.” GMI continues to make good strides in Birmingham and the Midlands with over £100M of projects secured in our order book with new and established customers including HBD, St Modwen, Graftongate and St James Securities and across multiple sectors including residential, industrial/logistics, commercial, hotel and student. Simon Raiye, Director at HBD, said: “Setl is one of the city’s most exciting new developments, creating high-end, design-led apartments in one of Birmingham’s most sought after areas. We look forward to working with GMI to bring our vision to life.”

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GMI to attend major Meet the Buyer event in Birmingham.

Kenneth Booth February 9, 2022

The event, being hosted at the iconic Villa Park stadium on February 15 will be the first in person event for nearly two years after the event was put on hold due to the pandemic. GMI Construction Group PLC has today announced that it will attending a major Meet the Buyer event in Birmingham later this month. The event being held at Villa Park on February 15 will be the first in-person Meet the Buyer evet for nearly two years after the programme was put on hold by the pandemic.  It offers an opportunity for GMI to connect with a host of subcontractors, suppliers and public sector authorities from across the Midlands. GMI will also have the opportunity to discuss the many contracts and projects it is working on currently in the region which include construction of a 95 unit stand out residential development for HBD in Birmingham’s Iconic Jewellery Quarter; a 155,000 sq ft net zero in carbon operation logistics/industrial unit for St Modwen Logistics in Longbridge and the construction of a new build residential block containing 259 apartments over 11 storeys for SJS in Derby as part of regeneration of the Becketwell area. Speaking about the event Andy Bruce, Divisional Marketing Director GMI Construction Group said: “GMI are deeply invested in Birmingham and The Midlands and events like this are very important to us as we look to engage with the local construction supply chain and invest in the development of the communities in which we operate. We’re committed to sourcing materials as best we can from the local region together with creating opportunities for apprentices and a locally recruited workforce.  As we continue to expand our operations throughout The Midlands we are keen to develop long-term and mutually beneficial relationships that share our growth objectives and business philosophy. The Midlands is benefitting massively from the levelling up agenda with a great deal of development and regeneration taking place which GMI is keen to be at the centre of to create a new industrial and economic legacy” Also commenting, organisers Constructionline Managing Director, Stefano Mattiello, said: “Over 500 like-minded businesses from the construction industry will be in attendance, providing a fantastic opportunity to connect, gain insight, build knowledge and grow your business. “The event will allow buyers and SMEs to come together for their mutual benefit, it’s a fantastic chance to discuss upcoming work contracts and build long-lasting working relations.” The Birmingham Meet the Buyer event 2022 takes place on the 15th February at Villa Park In Birmingham.  Further information can be found here : https://www2.constructionline.co.uk/Birmingham-registration-page.html?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=birmingham

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Giant new distribution centre built by GMI for ASOS now live.

Kenneth Booth December 13, 2021

State of the art 437,000 sq ft facility becomes the fourth fulfilment centre opened to date by the online fashion giant. GMI Construction Group PLC has heralded the official opening of a giant new state-of-the-art 437,000 sq ft fulfilment centre built for leading online retailer ASOS at a site at Fradley Park in Lichfield. The £90 million development which took 39 weeks to build features over 407,000 sq ft of warehouse space together with 30,000 sq ft of offices.  More than 700 people have already been recruited at the facility, with that number rising to 2,000 over the next three years in order to serve customers in the UK and 150 other countries across the world. ASOS said it expects to ship over 30 million units in the site’s first year, and up to 4.5 million per week once the facility is fully operational and automation is complete. It said it expects the facility to help it meet its goal of reaching £7 billion in annual revenue within the next three to four years. Speaking about the opening ASOS Chief Operating Officer UK Mat Dunn said: “We are thrilled to be celebrating the opening of our brand-new warehouse in Lichfield, which will support our ambitious international growth plans and bring a significant number of jobs to the area,” “Our choice of Lichfield reflects the skills and talent it has to offer and we’re looking forward to becoming part of the local community in the years ahead.” Also commenting GMI managing Director Andy Bruce said: “Its enormously gratifying to see this incredible building officially come to life and become operational.  It is the culmination of nearly two years of construction, fit out and enabling works. The full project team should be very proud of what has been delivered here which once again is a clear example of GMI’s ability to deliver first class projects on time and on budget without compromise” ASOS currently operates three other fulfilment centres, in Barnsley, Berlin and Atlanta.

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GMI awarded contract to build new £30M build to rent residential scheme within new Becketwell development in Derby

Kenneth Booth June 22, 2021

The scheme, which is being developed by St James Securities, will feature 259 apartments over 11 storeys in a mix of one and two bed units. GMI Construction, a leading main contractor to a growing portfolio of public and private clients throughout the UK, has today announced that it has been awarded a contract worth £30M by St James Securities to construct a 259-unit build to rent (BTR) apartment block within the major Becketwell mixed-use regeneration project in Derby city centre. The development, which will feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom units over 11 storeys, has been sold to Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord. Construction began during May, with the building expected to be completed by March 2023. In addition to working on the construction of the apartment block, GMI will also undertake works on the new public square that will serve as the focal point for the regeneration of Becketwell. Commenting on the project, GMI Group Managing Director Andy Bruce said: “We are thrilled that the St James Securities team has once again put its trust in GMI to deliver this high-profile apartment block within the Becketwell development.  We have worked together several times before at sites across the UK and GMI’s relationship with SJS serves as a long-term partnership stretching back several years. We are looking forward to working with the full project team and seeing this development come out of the ground and at the heart of the regeneration of Becketwell. Also talking about the project, Oliver Quarmby, Managing Director of St James Securities said:  “We are delighted to be continuing our long-standing relationship with GMI Construction on what is a hugely significant regeneration project for the City of Derby. “GMI has a track record of working on award-winning projects for an extensive portfolio of developers, public sector clients and blue-chip companies across a broad range of sectors and we are delighted to have them on-board. “Construction is progressing well, and we anticipate handing the keys over to Grainger at the start of 2023.”

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GMI continues to build upon momentum with further accolade.

Kenneth Booth October 3, 2019

Record breaking year to date boosted further with award of ‘Contractor of the Year’ by Yorkshire Insider.  GMI Construction Group, an expanding main contractor has announced that it has been awarded ‘Contractor of the Year’ for the second year running at the prestigious Yorkshire Insider Property Industry Awards hosted on 19th September 2019. On receiving this award GMI are now the only company to have held the title in both Yorkshire and the North West, after being crowned Construction Business of the Year at the Insider North West Property Industry Awards in May. Some 850 representatives from businesses that are shaping the built environment in Yorkshire attended the event, showcasing the best of the property industry and most notable achievements. In receiving this award GMI were highlighted for their ability across a wide range of commercial sectors operating from their offices in Leeds. The company was noted for its standout performance in the delivery of a broad range of often highly complicated projects consistently delivered on time and on budget. This accolade, follows an already bumper 2019 for GMI in which it has also picked up a host of additional awards including: GMI retaining their accreditation and status as an ‘Investor in People’ Became a ‘Considerate Constructors Partner’ Achieving the highest possible RoSPA accreditation, RoSPA Gold for the ninth consecutive year. Best high-volume new housing development’ at the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) North and East Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards in June. GMI will now go on to represent Yorkshire at the LABC National Building Excellence Awards to be held in London in November. Recognised as Insider North West Property Awards ‘Construction Business of the Year’ for 2019. Accredited to ISO 45001 Speaking about this further accolade and the performance of GMI so far during 2019, Group Managing Director Andy Bruce said: “GMI continues to go from strength to strength and we are honoured to receive yet another high profile, valued award amongst such great company here in Yorkshire. This year we have expanded rapidly in each of three core regional markets in which we operate and been awarded contracts in each of specialist sectors we know best: logistics & industrial, commercial, residential and manufacturing space. This has given a GMI a strong platform from which to continue to grow and we look forward to a further strong push towards the end of the year.” GMI are experiencing their best year on record so far during 2019 in terms of growth and projects under management, with over £50M of contracts already awarded at sites throughout the Midlands, the North and Manchester. Some of the high profile projects in question include a new 126,279 sq. ft manufacturing centre being constructed for Henry Boot Developments at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham, the completion of a brand new 137-bed luxury hotel for the Dakota Group in Manchester together with the construction of a new £20M 430,000 sq. ft speculative warehouse for long standing customer Evans Group at Fradley Park. To read more about these projects and for the latest news and views visit the GMI website : https://gmiconstructiongroup.co.uk/

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GMI Construction Group Opens Office in Manchester

BDC News Team January 26, 2018

The Leeds established GMI Construction Group has opened a new office in Manchester city centre after a period of growth in projects across the North-West region. The company’s premises will be at 75 Dale Street in the Piccadilly Basin area and it has already created 15 permanent positions. With an expected £100 million turnover for next year, the group is working onto its present successful projects in Manchester. The current contractors include the Dakota Deluxe hotel for Evans Property Group and Burlington House, a residential development for Belgravia Living Group. “We are pleased to announce our expansion with a physical presence in the North West. We operate cautiously and as a result have remained profitable for the 31 years that we have been established. However, our success in the region has been the result of long term investment and we now feel that the time is right to commit to a permanent base,” said Andy Bruce, Managing Director at GMI Construction Group. GMI’s previous projects in the region include Burnley Bridge Business Park in East Lancashire, The Hatbox in Manchester City Centre, and Jaguar Land Rover in Stockport. “I am delighted to take leadership of our Manchester office with a view to developing new and existing relationships and growing our portfolio of work in the region. It is exciting to be located in a developing area of the city where we can directly view progress of our own work of the Dakota Deluxe Hotel and Burlington House,” added Marc Banks, Commercial Director at GMI and the head of the team in Manchester. GMI Construction Group was founded in 1986, offering expertise across all construction sectors including automotive, education, health, industrial, leisure, office, residential, and retail. Although the company is proud to have a nationwide portfolio, it has remained more successful in Yorkshire and the North East. Its current projects include the St James Retail Park in Sheffield and the £450 million development at Thorpe Park Leeds. With its headquarters in Leeds, GMI currently employs 80 people.

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