BBC’s Birmingham HQ construction begins

Construction to turn the former Typhoo Tea factory into the BBC’s new headquarters has commenced.

Stoford, the developer behind the 84,001 sq ft custom-built broadcast centre held a start-on-site launch event.

Attendees included Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC; Hayley Valentine, BBC Head of Midlands; Councillor John Cotton, Leader of Birmingham City Council; Neil Dobson, Director at Aviva Investors; Andy Street, the West Midlands Mayor; along with Dave Hartley and Alan Bell from BAM Construction.

When it is completed in 2026, the custom-built scheme, which is located next to Digbeth Loc Studios, will house several BBC editorial teams, including The Archers, BBC Asian Network, BBC Newsbeat, BBC Radio WM and Midlands Today.

BAM Construction is the appointed contractor to deliver the scheme, which is majority-funded by Aviva Investors on behalf of its Lime Property Fund, with a grant from Birmingham City Council.