BAM has finished the core build, with the BBC now advancing the interior fit-out ahead of an opening scheduled for 2027. The BREEAM 'Outstanding' scheme blends the retained fabric of the original 1930s structure with low‑carbon design measures.

When 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.

Set within the wider Typhoo Wharf masterplan, the project supports regeneration of a key gateway connecting Digbeth to HS2 and Birmingham city centre, and bolsters the West Midlands' creative economy.

The scheme has generated more than £22.26m in Social and Local Economic Value, surpassing BAM's 2026 target. A locally focused approach meant 64% of the workforce lived within 30 miles, while orders exceeding £22.4m were placed with suppliers in the same radius, contributing £16.8m in Social and Local Economic Value.

Delivery also created 25 jobs, provided over 200 weeks of work placements and more than 270 weeks of apprenticeships. Through initiatives such as Growthpath, the team supported routes into employment, raised in excess of £35,000 for local causes, and committed over 450 hours to community and education engagement.

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Adam Harding, Regional Director - Central Region, said: "The Tea Factory is a great example of revitalising an existing building while preserving its heritage and delivering real sustainability benefits. Alongside that, the project has made a clear impact in Birmingham by creating local employment opportunities, supporting skills development, and generating value through the supply chain."

Jason Horton, Chief Operating Officer for BBC Nations, said the milestone underlines the organisation's long-term commitment to the region "This marks a major milestone on the journey towards our new home in Digbeth, a 100-year-old industrial building being brought back to life as a sustainable broadcasting and digital production centre. It underlines our commitment to the West Midlands, one of the BBC's priority creative clusters, and to supporting investment and skills development across the region."

Joanne Roney CBE, Managing Director of Birmingham City Council, added that the project signals a significant step in the city's renewal. "The Tea Factory is a powerful symbol of Birmingham's ambition - a heritage landmark reimagined as a world-class home for the BBC and a catalyst for the wider regeneration of Digbeth. This project shows what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared vision, and it strengthens the city's position as a thriving hub for the UK's creative industries."

Completion of the main works marks a major milestone for the BBC's relocation in Birmingham, underscoring BAM's role in skills development, local employment and the regeneration of Digbeth and the wider West Midlands.