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Building Brum and British Council for Offices: Spill the Tea with the BBC

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Building Brum and the British Council for Offices host a session on 8 October 2026 at the EH Smith Design Centre in Birmingham. Attendees can explore the BBC fitout by Overbury at this business-focused gathering which does not charge an entry fee.

Come along to Digbeth this October as Building Brum and the British Council for Offices explore the BBC fitout being undertaken by Overbury

Join Building Brum and the British Council for Offices (BCO) this October in Digbeth to exploring what the arrival of the BBC’s new Midlands headquarters in Digbeth means for the area, its communities and Birmingham’s wider economy.

This October we are bringing together the people behind the latest phase in the project project with special guest speakers from the BBC, AWW, IDSR and Overbury. Sharing their perspectives on the vision, design and delivery of the project, alongside the importance of social value, local investment and creating a lasting legacy for Digbeth.

Bringing together the people behind the project, the conversation will look beyond the building itself to explore the bigger picture: why Digbeth, how the new BBC home will help shape the area’s future, and what this major investment could unlock for local businesses, jobs, creative industries and communities.

Following the panel, guests will have the opportunity to step inside the project with an exclusive guided site tour, hearing directly from the team delivering the BBC’s new home.

08:00 – Breakfast and networking

08:30–09:15 – Panel: What does the BBC’s move mean for Digbeth?

09:15 – 10.15 - Exclusive guided site tour with Overbury Project Manager Chris Adams

10.30 – 11.00 – Return to EH Smith Design Centre for refreshments and networking

Chair: Overbury: Sophie Yates, Assistant Business Development Manager

Panelists

BBC: Sophy Jacob - Project Director - Tea Factory Birmingham

BBC: Neil Davis - Head of Programme Management BBC Workplace

AWW: Jason Fowler - Associate Architect

ID:SR: Helen Berresford - Head of· IDSR and Partner Sheppard Robson (https://www.sheppardrobson.com/idsr/about/people/helen-berresford-riba)

Overbury: Matt Bowler - Contracts Manager

All guests are being kindly asked for a £10.00 contribution on the day to St Basils. St Basils is one of the largest organisations working with young people who are homeless or at risk in the country and is the largest regional organisation of its kind.

If you are a member of the British Council for Offices, please register your ticket here. (https://www.bco.org.uk/events)

Building Brum is a programme of cross-disciplinary events looking at different aspects of Birmingham’s built environment. The Building Brum series is all about bringing together built environment professionals who are passionate about Birmingham and sharing the projects that are shaping its growth and influencing its future. The Building Brum series is kindly sponsored by Solus (https://solusceramics.com/), Arup (https://www.arup.com/), Careys (https://www.careys.co/), Bruntwood SciTech, (https://bruntwood.co.uk/our-locations/birmingham/birmingham-health-innovation-campus/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sci-Tech%20%7C%20Birmingham&utm_content=166175157756&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21593933672&gbraid=0AAAAADp_oYQnztVwTLV0a41Go14rNFzXu&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZfPBhAGEiwAzg-VzN0yozlDDYyxhL5NzjEajY7WojTNSxoV3W9nGfr9VbSsSlszI_AUNxoCsfoQAvD_BwE) Caddick Construction (https://caddickconstruction.co.uk/), Unique Window Systems (https://www.uws.co.uk/), Eh Smith Architectural Solutions (https://ehsmithclayproducts.co.uk/), Spacion (https://www.spacion.co.uk/), SOPREMA (https://www.soprema.co.uk/)and Sunbelt Rentals (https://www.sunbeltrentals.co.uk/).

Due to strict sponsorship conditions and venue capacity, ticket restrictions are in place and apply to manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, recruiters and sales representatives.

For any questions about sponsorship, contact conor@curzon-consulants.uk

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Building Brum and British Council for Offices: Spill the Tea with the BBC takes place on Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 08:00.

Building Brum and British Council for Offices: Spill the Tea with the BBC is held at EH Smith Design Centre in Birmingham (312 – 314 Bradford Street, Birmingham, B5 6ET).

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