Kier Property has acquired part of a major regeneration scheme in Birmingham, which allows the project to finally move forward. The development division of Kier Group purchased Arena Central from Miller Developments in a deal that will see three further phases of the site’s existing masterplan to be delivered. “We
The tallest light steel frame in the UK has reached its full height this week. The construction company working on the project, Robertson, have celebrated this milestone with a topping out ceremony which took place on the highest roof of the building. The project is being undertaken by Kier Property
BDC 319 : Aug 2024
Kier Property has acquired part of a major regeneration scheme in Birmingham, which allows the project to finally move forward. The development division of Kier Group purchased Arena Central from Miller Developments in a deal that will see three further phases of the site’s existing masterplan to be delivered. “We are delighted to announce the purchase of this significant 9.2 acre development opportunity at Arena Central. This acquisition will substantially increase our activities in the West Midlands and will enable Kier to continue the development of the area as a place where people will want to work, shop and socialise in Birmingham,” commented Tom Gilman, managing director for Kier Property North. Kier Property will be in charge of delivering 3 Arena Central, as well as the development of three office buildings, totalling 526,009 sq ft. The 5 Centenary Square, 4 Arena Central and 5 Arena Central buildings will be phased over the next five-seven years. “Having been involved in the project for a number of years, Arena Central is now firmly established as one of Birmingham’s prime office locations, and we’re delighted to hand the baton to an organisation of Kier Property’s calibre for delivery of the remaining phases,” added Andrew Sutherland, Miller Developments. This scheme is part of a major redevelopment of 10 buildings consisting of offices, shops, bars, cafes, restaurants and a hotel through to Q4 2026.
The tallest light steel frame in the UK has reached its full height this week. The construction company working on the project, Robertson, have celebrated this milestone with a topping out ceremony which took place on the highest roof of the building. The project is being undertaken by Kier Property and the finished building will serve as a student accommodation scheme. It is thought that the building will stand at 12 storeys tall and will, when finished, become the tallest light steel frame structure in the UK. The building is being constructed for Kier and will form one of three ongoing developments for the company that will go towards Student accommodation. This means that the company has an expanding portfolio of student accommodation that now stands at more than 1,000 beds. The new record breaking building can be found opposite the listed John Dobson House, which is on New Bridge Street in Newcastle. This project will offer 329 bedrooms that, when completed, will be a combination of studio and cluster flat accommodation. The topping out ceremony of the building marks a significant step forward in the development process. Also involved in this project is the architectural firm, Ryder and the engineering and M&E consultancy company, Cundall. These two companies have helped to design a building that is of high quality while maintaining high levels of best practice when managing the design. The lightweight steel frame idea was put forward by Robertson. Originally the building was going to have a concrete frame system. The lightweight Kingframe that was used on the project is thought to improve the programme and the buildability of the structure. This alternative also lowered the overall pile foundation loading’s by around 40% in certain parts of the building. Robertson also offered a modular bathroom pod solution that has led to a lower carbon footprint of the building as well as reducing the levels of waste as well as fewer deliverables and lowering the fuel consumption and disruption on site.
