How we select the top construction projects in Birmingham
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI data to bring you the top construction projects in Birmingham in 2026. This includes the top construction projects by total value across all sectors with a start date 6 months back, and 6 months forward. Please note that we have excluded all masterplans from our league tables.
Smithfield Development is Top Construction Project in Birmingham
According to Barbour ABI’s comprehensive planning data, the top construction project in Birmingham is the Birmingham Smithfield Development Phase 1 valued at £173mm. In joint second place with a value of £150m is the Camp Hill Gardens residential project, and the Neighbourhood JQ 504 flats project. The Oasis Village 456 Flats and commercial units takes third place for top construction projects in Birmingham with a value of £130m.
Last Updated: April 2026
Top Construction Projects 2026
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| Position | Project | Main Sector | Location | Start Date | Project Value | Project ID | View Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham Smithfield, Phase 1 – Mixed Development | Residential | Birmingham | 01/10/2026 | £ 173,000,000 | 12,690,593 | View project |
| 2 | Neighbourhood JQ, Newhall Hill – 504 Flats | Residential | Birmingham | 01/12/2025 | £ 150,000,000 | 12,646,156 | View project |
| 3 | Camp Hill Gardens – 557 Flats, 6 Houses & Commercial Space | Residential | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 150,000,000 | 12,412,950 | View project |
| 4 | Oasis Village – 456 Flats & Commercial Units | Residential | Birmingham | 01/09/2026 | £ 130,000,000 | 12,586,095 | View project |
| 5 | Clyde Street, Digbeth – 481 Apartments & Commercial Space | Residential | Birmingham | 01/10/2026 | £ 112,000,000 | 12,744,939 | View project |
| 6 | Villa Park Stadium Expansion Phase 1 – North Stand Extension | Sports | Birmingham | 01/05/2026 | £ 100,000,000 | 12,326,452 | View project |
| 7 | Tower Leaf, Deritend – 454 Flats | Residential | Birmingham | 01/06/2026 | £ 90,000,000 | 12,500,496 | View project |
| 8 | 100 Broad Street – 294 Flats & Commercial Space | Residential | Birmingham | 01/04/2026 | £ 85,000,000 | 12,448,648 | View project |
| 9 | Pressworks, Smithfield – 711 Flats & Retail Units | Residential | Birmingham | 29/09/2026 | £ 80,000,000 | 12,586,703 | View project |
| 10 | Moseley Road East & Cheapside North – 366 Flats | Residential | Birmingham | 01/06/2026 | £ 78,000,000 | 12,531,427 | View project |
| 11 | Torque, Chester Road, Erdington – Parcel A & B | Industrial | Birmingham | 01/10/2025 | £ 77,000,000 | 12,798,198 | View project |
| 12 | Dudley Road – 309 Houses, 388 Flats & Retail Units | Residential | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 66,777,000 | 12,844,087 | View project |
| 13 | West Longbridge, Bristol Road South – Employment Development | Industrial | Birmingham | 01/02/2026 | £ 60,000,000 | 12,850,318 | View project |
| 14 | West Midlands Safe Centre | Residential | Birmingham | 01/08/2026 | £ 50,000,000 | 12,839,903 | View project |
| 15 | Queens Hospital Close – 189 Flats & 707 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 49,175,000 | 12,710,285 | View project |
| 16 | Drum, Grand Central – Redevelopment | Hotel & Catering | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 45,000,000 | 12,683,074 | View project |
| 17 | Frederick Road, Edgbaston – Student Accommodation | Residential | Birmingham | 01/01/2026 | £ 44,000,000 | 12,818,538 | View project |
| 18 | Edgbaston Stadium – Hotel & Employment Skills Centre – Phase 3 | Hotel & Catering | Birmingham | 01/01/2026 | £ 42,000,000 | 12,663,588 | View project |
| 19 | Birmingham Smithfield, Plot 4a – Mixed Development | Residential | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 40,800,000 | 12,822,559 | View project |
| 20 | Bristol Road – 620 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | Birmingham | 01/10/2025 | £ 35,000,000 | 12,544,635 | View project |
| 21 | Port Loop, Phase 4a-4b – 331 Houses, Retail, Community | Residential | Birmingham | 01/01/2026 | £ 33,100,000 | 12,737,559 | View project |
| 22 | Moseley Road Baths & Balsall Heath Library – Reconfiguration | Sports | Birmingham | 01/11/2025 | £ 32,700,000 | 12,725,258 | View project |
| 23 | Pedimore, Unit C, Development Zone 1B – Distribution Centre | Industrial | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 28,800,000 | 12,845,154 | View project |
| 24 | Pershore Street – 301 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | Birmingham | 01/08/2026 | £ 21,963,750 | 12,758,442 | View project |
| 25 | Vantage Way, Erdington, Block K – Industrial Unit & Storage | Utilities | Birmingham | 06/03/2026 | £ 20,000,000 | 12,802,248 | View project |
| 26 | University of Birmingham – National Centre for the Decarbonisation of Heat | Residential | Birmingham | 01/04/2026 | £ 20,000,000 | 12,772,998 | View project |
| 27 | Richmond House – 152 Bed Student Accommodation | Industrial | Birmingham | 09/09/2026 | £ 20,000,000 | 12,649,561 | View project |
| 28 | Holly Lane Energy Park – 20MW Solar Farm | Industrial | Birmingham | 19/01/2026 | £ 20,000,000 | 12,700,867 | View project |
| 29 | 78-90 Colmore Row – Offices | Commercial & Retail | Birmingham | 28/06/2026 | £ 19,000,000 | 12,798,242 | View project |
| 30 | Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston – Visitor & Events Space, Nursery | Leisure | Birmingham | 01/07/2026 | £ 19,000,000 | 12,808,377 | View project |
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