Wraps off for Birmingham’s new tallest building

Working for Newlands Developments, the contractor has started a 60-week build programme at Coton Park, within the UK logistics market’s Golden Triangle.

Replacing Stuart Smith, who has led the regional arm of the global consultancy powerhouse since 2022, Rachel Leung moves up from director level in project management.

A prime site close to Nottingham railway station will be taken forward by the regeneration specialist, following its selection by land promoter Rainer Developments & Strategic Land.

Designed by storied architecture firm Grimshaw, the North Stand’s redevelopment will boost capacity at the home of Aston Villa by 6,000 seats and upgrade the stadium’s surrounds.

One of the largest brownfield sites in the West Midlands will be taken forward by the developer on behalf of the local authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

The housebuilder is preparing to lodge an application for a 180-strong housing development in Great Glen, close to Oadby.

The firm’s team in the city has relocated to the grade two-listed 55 Colmore Row, having agreed a 10-year lease on 10,120 sq ft.

The Derbyshire-headquartered construction and development group has acquired London and Manchester-based office design and fit-out specialist Denton.

Development director Glyn Mutton and senior project manager Richard McMullen head a cluster of arrivals as the nationwide developer adds to its headcount in the region.