Together with our long-standing client, MODA, we completed Birmingham’s tallest residential tower (at the time), The Mercian, in July 2022. The 42 storey high project includes 35,000 sq. ft of mixed commercial, retail and leisure space.
Innovation at the core
Before the physical construction began, Digital Project Delivery saw the team complete the build in the virtual world, overcoming potential pitfalls before they could impact on delivery and budget.
The utilisation of offsite construction in the façade, bathroom pods and MEP packages maximised programme and quality benefits, whilst also aligning with key sustainability drivers not only in construction but throughout the lifetime of the building.
The site's location on Broad Street was logistically immensely challenging. We utilised high-rise technology including the Doka SCP core construction rig. The Mercian comprises two concrete lift and staircase cores. The main core up to level 42 was delivered at a rate of one level per eight working days. The secondary core up to level 14 was delivered at a rate of one level per five working days.
