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13/10/2025

McLaren Appointed To Lead Refurbishment Of Colmore Gate Tower

AP UK (Ashtrom Properties) has appointed McLaren Construction as Construction Manager for the refurbishment of Colmore Gate, transforming the landmark tower into a Grade A office building in the heart of Birmingham’s business district.

Originally built in the 1990s, Colmore Gate occupies a prime city-centre location between Colmore Row and the Snow Hill Business District. The building sits opposite Snow Hill Station and is just a six-minute walk from the new HS2 station at Birmingham Curzon Street. Once refurbished, the tower will offer 290,000 square feet of Grade A office space, strengthening its position as a key commercial address in the city.

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Managing Director for Construction Management & Specialist Projects at McLaren Construction, Vince Lydon, said: "This is a further success for McLaren’s construction management delivery model which allows us to form a true partnership with our client and involve the supply chain early on in the process."

AP UK CEO Guy Lewinsohn added: "We are delighted to be moving forward with the transformation of Colmore Gate, a landmark building at the heart of Birmingham’s business district. This project reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable Grade A office space that meets the evolving needs of occupiers and supports the city’s growth as a leading hub for business. We look forward to working in close partnership with McLaren to bring our vision for this building to life."

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