Landmark Redevelopment Success!
It’s great to see the proposed development at Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham secured planning consent on 28th September.
We are delighted to have assisted CEG with financial viability and engineering support services for this landmark redevelopment in the China Town area of the city. The development will now deliver many high quality and sustainable homes within the city, close to New Street Station.
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