Take our post for an early November update of the construction work at The Mercian including some great photography. 

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Work progresses at pace at The Mercian, Broad Street, Birmingham - see our November 2019 update


Work progresses at pace at The Mercian, Broad Street, Birmingham - see our November 2019 update


Take our post for an early November update of the construction work at The Mercian including some great photography. 


Both cores have risen considerably since the last update, with the main core now sitting pretty at level 4. Just a mere 38 to go!

The pumping of concrete continues, as does the construction of new floors, as seen below.

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On the left hand side nearest the camera sits the only patch of land on site yet to see a floor. However, the vultures are quickly closing in.

A new floor is sweeping across from Tennant Street towards Broad Street at a quick rate, and given the frenzied nature of works here, it's only a matter of time before the whole site is officially filled in and 'The Mercian' can rise as one.

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As stated in the last update, the main core will feature three public lifts, including a goods lift and a stairwell. This will allow access up to floor 42.

The secondary core, which you can see directly behind the main one, will service up to floor 14.

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Photos by Daniel Sturley & words by Stephen Giles