BCO NextGen Midlands

Brilliant night of darts and food with our BCO Midlands & BCO NextGen Midlands members. Special shoutout to Amanda Morgan who did impale the floor! (evidence below🫣), however got into the flow of things and ended up winning! 🌟 Thanks to Tiv Kaur MAPM for organising and Keely Warr ChPP & James Granger for supporting on the night. The biggest thanks to our members who braved the hail storm to join us for a fabulous evening! #BCO #Networking #BCOMidlands #Social

Looking forward to our pre-conference social later today at The Rectory, 50-54 St Paul's Square, Birmingham, B3 1QS from 5pm. We have a few spaces available, so even if you’re not attending the conference, please do come along by signing up below. It’s set to be a really fun evening and a great chance to catch up, meet new faces and try your hand at the interactive darts! BCO Midlands BCO NextGen https://lnkd.in/eeUjvBDX

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Brilliant BCO NextGen Midlands Bitesize tour of Forvis Mazars new space at Three Chamberlain Square yesterday afternoon. Some Key Takeaways from the visit: - The fit out was completed just after Christmas 2025 and after several months in the space, Stephen noted there’s nothing they would change; always a strong endorsement. -A fresh, well‑considered colour palette uses soft pastels alongside bolder tones such as burgundy ceilings, blues and purple. Spaces like the striking orange “bubble room” show confident use of colour that remains tasteful and thoughtfully delivered. -Curved walls, rooms, feature panels, furniture and lighting soften the rigid floorplate. The space flows as a continuous loop, creating a sense of continuity while keeping areas clearly connected. -Meeting rooms named after key Birmingham figures and places, including Cadbury and Chamberlain, which is a nice local touch. -A thoughtful mix of bookable and non‑bookable spaces is complemented by a large flexible area with a dividing wall, capable of hosting up to 200 people. -The conservatory overlooking the Town Hall really stood out – bright, open and clearly designed for collaboration, informal meetings and lunch. Overall, a well‑executed Cat B fit out that genuinely puts people first. Credit to Forvis Mazars and Overbury for delivering a space that clearly works for those using it day to day — and a great addition to Birmingham’s workplace landscape. Thanks to our members who attended, our speakers Stephen Lewis, Lizzy Sleeman and our sponsors Interface & Solus and Michele Clifton for helping organise. British Council for Offices BCO NextGen #BCO #Officedesign #Mazars

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What a fantastic evening bringing BCO NextGen and Building Brum members together to explore what the Midlands’ commercial built environment could look like by 2036! Chaired by Timothy Newcombe (Cundall, BCO NextGen Midlands Chair), the panel delivered a forward‑thinking and energising discussion on the future of office and commercial development across the region. A huge thank you to our expert panellists: -Ralph Minott – Master Planning and Development Director, Calthorpe Estates - Richard Lawrence Executive Director of Place, Prosperity and Sustainability, Birmingham City Council - Kim Gault – Sustainability Thought Leader, Cundall - Paul Laycock – Deputy Head of Department, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Birmingham City University Some Key Takeaways: - Creation of specialist life sciences and transport‑connected hubs will be central to driving new investment and economic growth. -The region needs long‑term, “cathedral thinking” to plan infrastructure, skills and sustainable development for the future. -Evolving climate and technology will reshape how commercial spaces are designed, operated and valued. #BuildingBrim British Council for Offices BCO Midlands #BCO #Midlands

Our panel event “A Midland Future” takes place today at 5pm. Looking forward to a great discussion later this afternoon! #BCO #BuildingBrum #BCONextGen

Great to welcome our BCO NextGen Midlands members for a bitesize tour of King Edwards House today! It was a fantastic chance to see the building’s impressive transformation ahead of tenants moving in. The refurbishment blends modern workspace expectations with the rich heritage of this iconic Art Deco landmark, originally constructed in 1936. Standout features from today’s tour included: • Beautifully retained original features, including the listed front doors and the original stairway and brass handrails, offering a respectful nod to the building’s past while delivering a contemporary, high‑quality workspace • An impressive, fully equipped gym and end of journey facilities for tenants • Multiple outdoor balconies — rare in Birmingham city centre and perfect for fresh‑air working, breakout time, or team catch‑ups A thoughtful and well‑executed refurbishment that blends heritage, wellbeing, and sustainability. Thanks to our sponsors, Paul Sheppard from Rhino Interiors Group. #BCONextGen #KingEdwardsHouse #BirminghamProperty #WorkspaceDesign #OfficeRefurbishment #SustainableDesign #BREEAMExcellent

The BCO NextGen Midlands invites all Main and NextGen members to a fascinating Bitesize Tour of King Edward’s House! 📅 Thursday 26/02/2026 ⏰ 12:00 – 13:30. The tour will be led by Rhino Interiors Group and will explore both the design approach and the technical strategies that have enabled the building to be reborn as a modern, energy‑efficient commercial asset while celebrating its architectural character. Please book your spot on the BCO website (link below), as spaces are limited, and join us for this insightful tour of one of Birmingham’s most exciting refurbishment projects.   https://lnkd.in/e-nshXTz #KingEdwardsHouse #BirminghamDevelopment #HeritageReimagined #SustainableRefurbishment #GradeAWorkspace #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceDesign#BCO