Work to restart at Paradise after Carillion replacement chosen

BAM Construction has replaced Carillion as the main contractor for the key Birmingham development at One Chamberlain Square, nine weeks after Carillion collapsed.

The first building of the Paradise Birmingham scheme is to become home to PwC, who themselves were interrogated last week by a Parliamentary select committee that is investigating Carillion’s failure.

BAM Construction, which is currently building Two Chamberlain Square, will now manage the completion of One Chamberlain Square and the existing building supply chain. The majority of subcontractors who were working on the building will now return.

Rob Groves, regional director of developer manager Argent, said: “Ever since Carillion went into liquidation on 15 January we have been working hard behind the scenes to ensure disruption to Paradise was kept to a minimum.

“Having BAM on board for the building along with remaining close to subcontractors and the supply chain means we are now able to move ahead with getting One Chamberlain Square completed as soon as we can.”

At 1.8m sq ft, Paradise Birmingham will deliver up to 10 buildings, offering offices, shops, bars, cafés, restaurants and a four-star hotel across 17 acres. The scheme’s third building, One Centenary Way, was granted planning permission earlier this month.

Rod Stiles, Regional Director for BAM Construction in the Midlands, said: “Our work on Two Chamberlain Square started last month and having already taken on many of Carillion’s high calibre existing team we are now working closely with the existing supply chain to recommence construction
on One Chamberlain Square as well.

“Paradise Birmingham is a critical part of this city’s development. We’re delighted to be so intimately involved.”