The multi-million pound transformation of the historic Belmont Works Factory and the Perry Barr Restoration Scheme are among the projects vying for titles at the 2022 RICS West Midlands Awards.
Thirteen projects including schools, universities and even a cathedral are in the running for the annual awards, which recognise the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, property, construction and infrastructure across the region.
Building projects in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Rugby, Worcester and Stratford-upon-Avon have been shortlisted this year, including the redevelopment of the Royal Shakespeare Company's customer workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Exchange Building at the University of Birmingham and the Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme, also in Birmingham.
There are six categories up for grabs this year with the winners being announced virtually in May.
Entries for four additional categories - Outstanding Large Surveying Firm/Team; Outstanding Small Surveying Firm/Team; Environmental Impact Award and Lifetime Achievement Award - are still being accepted until April 29.
The shortlist so far
The Houlton School, Rugby
The Wigley Group, Coventry
Houlton School, Warwickshire
Steamhouse for Birmingham City University
Highbury Hall, Birmingham
The Exchange, University of Birmingham
Royal Shakespeare Company Costume Workshop Redevelopment, Stratford-upon-Avon
Worcester Cathedral Undercroft Learning Centre
University of Birmingham, School of Engineering
Hundred House, Worcestershire
Perry Barr Regeneration Scheme, Birmingham
I9 Building, Wolverhampton
Heath Town Regeneration Project
Bryony Martin, chair of judging panel, said:"Despite much uncertainty and challenging conditions over the past couple of years, property professionals in the West Midlands continue to deliver exemplary, and in many cases, world-class built projects that are having a profoundly positive impact on our cities and towns.
"I wish the teams behind them all the best of luck in gaining recognition for their skills and hard work."
