Construction contractor GMI has won the brief from University College Birmingham to develop its new £10 million skills centre.
The project will see the renovation of the former James Cond print works building in Charlotte Street to create a new base in which to teach UCB's intake of construction students next year.
First revealed last December, the 'Engineering and Sustainable Construction Centre' will offer courses in areas such as modular buildings, retrofit construction, green technologies, sustainable methods and renewable energy.
Current construction students will also have the opportunity to get involved with the build project. GMI is due to commence work next month ahead of a completion by September next year.
Construction director Gareth Jones said: "We're looking forward to working with University College Birmingham on the regeneration of this historic building in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, unlocking new opportunities for the area through improved access to education.
"Improving the sustainability of the construction industry is high on our agenda so it's a pleasure to be working on a project that will provide training in this area and equip the future workforce with the skills they need to make a positive change to the industry."
UCB's vice-chancellor and principal Michael Harkin added: "There is a great need for new talent in the sustainable construction field, with hundreds of thousands of new workers expected to be required in the next few years.
"We look forward to working with GMI to bring this much-needed skills centre to life and welcoming new students to the facility next year."
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