en.Wedoany.com Reported - BAM has completed the main construction works for the BBC Tea Factory project, with the BBC now advancing the interior fit-out. The project is scheduled to open in 2027. The scheme has achieved a BREEAM "Outstanding" rating, integrating the retained 1930s original building structure with low-carbon design measures.

Once operational, the building will house a range of BBC teams, including The Archers, BBC Asian Network, BBC Newsbeat, BBC 1Xtra, BBC Radio WM and Midlands Today. The project is part of the Typhoo Wharf masterplan, supporting the regeneration of a key gateway connecting Digbeth with HS2 and Birmingham city centre, and strengthening the West Midlands' creative economy.

The construction scheme has generated over £22.26 million in social and local economic value, exceeding BAM's 2026 target. A locally focused strategy saw 64% of the workforce residing within a 30-mile radius, while over £22.4 million in orders were placed with suppliers within the same radius, contributing £16.8 million in social and local economic value. The project also created 25 jobs, provided over 200 weeks of work placements and over 270 weeks of apprenticeships. The team raised over £35,000 for local causes and dedicated over 450 hours to community and educational engagement.

Midlands Regional Director Adam Harding said: "The Tea Factory is a fantastic example of breathing new life into an existing building while preserving its heritage and delivering real, sustainable benefits. At the same time, the project is making a significant impact in Birmingham by creating local jobs, supporting skills development and generating value through the supply chain."

BBC Nations Chief Operating Officer Jason Horton said the milestone underscores the organisation's long-term commitment to the region. "This marks a major milestone in our move to a new home in Digbeth, where a century-old industrial building is being brought back to life as a sustainable centre for broadcast and digital production."

Birmingham City Council Chief Executive Joanne Roney said: "The Tea Factory is a powerful symbol of Birmingham's ambition — a landmark heritage building reimagined as a world-class home for the BBC and a catalyst for the wider regeneration of Digbeth."

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