Construction firm revealed for £32m Jewellery Quarter scheme

GMI Construction Group has been appointed by developer HBD to build a new residential-led scheme in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

The development, called Setl is HBD’s first city centre development in Birmingham and has been designed by architects BPN, based in the Jewellery Quarter.

Some 101 apartments will be built along with 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.

Andy Bruce, divisional managing 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.”

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.”