Abdon Avenue
| Client | Birmingham City Council |
| Timescale | 2024 > 2025 |
| Workstream | Retrofit · Capital Works |
Fortem have partnered with Birmingham City Council for over 17 years, with a core part spent focusing on social mobility and upskilling. During this time, we’ve employed over 100 local apprentices, donated £1M to local community causes and volunteered over 25,000 hours to improve local facilities and support people’s opportunities. In 2024, Fortem were appointed to deliver over £32M in Capital and Major projects.
Abdon Avenue upgrades
In partnership with Birmingham City Council, we supported the successful application for Wave 2 SHDF bid, securing £24.8 million for the redevelopment of Abdon Avenue, providing full design and install for ‘fabric first’ retrofits across 415 flats within 32 blocks.
Partially funded by DESNZ it spans four phases, set for completion in July 2025. The site, part of Bournville Village Trust, includes 1960s-era homes on a 100-year lease with 20-25 years remaining. The estate features four architypes, with blocks ranging from 4 to 36 flats.