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Green Warehouse: Birmingham's New Eco-Friendly Industrial Hub

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Barberry Industrial commences construction on a £17 million, 78,000 sq ft green warehouse at Quinton Business Park, Birmingham. The mid-box unit, Midbox 78, targets distribution and manufacturing with top-tier sustainability features. Caddick Construction is the main contractor, aiming for completion in January 2027. The project meets institutional standards, including EPC A rating and BREEAM Excellent, and boasts EV chargers, rooftop solar panels, and wildlife-friendly landscaping. Barberrys development director hails it as a significant milestone, with advanced talks underway for a tenant. The sites prime location near M5 junction three and five miles from Birminghams center attracts major players across sectors. Barberrys pipeline stands at 3.6 million sq ft worth over £650 million, driving jobs and investment.

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Green Warehouse: Birmingham's New Eco-Friendly Industrial Hub

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On April 29, construction is underway on a 17 million-pound warehouse at Quentin Business Park in Birmingham. Developer Barberry Industrial kicked things off after grabbing the site this year. This 78,000-square-foot mid-box unit dubbed mid-box 78, targets distribution and manufacturing with top tier. Sustainability? They tap-catted construction as the main contractor, aiming for completion in January 2027. The build hits institutional standards, like EPC, a rating and bream, excellent, plus EV chargers, rooftop solar panels, and wildlife friendly. Landscaping. Barberry's development director calls it a key milestone, highlighting booming demand for green industrial space in the West Midlands. Occupiers are showing heavy interest, with advanced talks already in play for a tenant. Caddx Regional Head praises the growing partnership, noting their track record on similar eco-focused projects. The site's prime spot near M5 Junction 3, and just 5 miles from Birmingham Center, draws

major players across sectors. Barberry stacking a massive 3.6 million-square-foot pipeline worth over 650 million pounds, fueling jobs and investment. This project set to lock in that momentum for the long haul.

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