Regen Reaches New Heights As Little Digbeth Tops Out

Building work on the first phase of Little Digbeth has reached a major milestone as Caddick Construction tops out the 10-storey residential development on behalf of joint venture partners Cole Waterhouse, Taurus Investment Holdings and Housing Growth Partnership (HGP).

The topping out ceremony saw the project team welcome all project partners to site to tour show apartments and the site via a designated green route, convening on the roof to view the ongoing transformation of Digbeth.

The milestone has seen the 182,986 sq ft building reach its highest point following the start of construction in Spring last year, with the site also receiving devolved brownfield regeneration grant funding from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Completion is scheduled for 2027.

As one of Birmingham’s most anticipated regeneration schemes, Little Digbeth’s first phase - The Sidings - will deliver 211 high-quality apartments across 182,986 sq. ft alongside reinvigorated public spaces and affordable workspace, contributing to the ongoing regeneration of Digbeth.

The new development forms part of Cole Waterhouse’s masterplan to create a vibrant, well-connected community at the heart of the city's creative and cultural quarter. Further phases are set to include a range of event, work and creative spaces with residential, leisure and hotel accommodation.

Caddick Construction was appointed to design and build the development’s first phase last year, adding to the contractor’s growing portfolio of high profile residential schemes since launching in the region in 2023.

Ray O’Sullivan, Regional Managing Director of Caddick Construction Midlands, commented:

“The redevelopment of brownfield land is an extremely valuable way of meeting growing demand for housing, and regeneration projects of this nature bring much more than homes for local people. We’re very proud to be delivering the first phase of Little Digbeth, which will become a catalyst for further investment and regeneration in the Digbeth area.” Ray O’Sullivan, Regional Managing Director of Caddick Construction Midlands

Simon Gallanders, Managing Director of Residential at Cole Waterhouse, said:

"The topping out of this first phase is an important milestone for Little Digbeth and a great reflection of the progress being made on site. It is fantastic to see our vision for the scheme taking shape and contributing to the wider regeneration of Digbeth.

“We would like to thank Caddick for their excellent progress, alongside our joint venture partners Taurus Investment Holdings and Housing Growth Partnership, and the continued support of BGO and the West Midlands Combined Authority. We look forward to building on this momentum as we move towards completion and the delivery of a vibrant new neighbourhood at Little Digbeth.” Simon Gallanders, Managing Director of Residential at Cole Waterhouse

John McKeon, Investment Director, HGP, commented:

“HGP is committed to supporting the delivery of quality new homes with long term equity investment, to address the continuing shortage of supply. Little Digbeth is a fantastic example of urban regeneration, creating new housing choice in a vibrant local community. We’re excited to reach this important milestone alongside our partners Cole Waterhouse and Taurus and main contractor Caddick, and look forward to seeing the arrival of the first residents in 2027.” John McKeon, Investment Director, HGP

Nick Jacobs, Managing Director of Taurus UK, added:

“We are proud to be creating great homes and kicking off the beginnings of the new community at Little Digbeth. This is only possible because of close working with partners like HGP, Cole Waterhouse, BGO and West Midlands Combined Authority who have a long-term vision, tenacity, and great skill sets. We are proud to be part of the massive team who are creating a great place in this great City.” Nick Jacobs, Managing Director of Taurus UK

Those looking to rent at Little Digbeth can register their interest here.