Hall of Fame, Legacy Project Series - The Gateway to Paradise

The Story Behind the Library of Birmingham and Its Lasting Legacy

Join the Constructing Excellence Birmingham and Black Country Club, for breakfast, as we look at how The Library of Birmingham is more than an iconic building.

It transformed Birmingham's skyline, accelerated the Paradise regeneration programme and created a lasting social, cultural and economic legacy for the city.

Hear the Story Behind the Project

Join the former lead project managers, Dave Robertson and Mark Williams as they share:

· The vision that shaped Birmingham's most celebrated public building

· The challenges and lessons from concept to completion.

· How the decision to demolish the former John Madin-designed Central Library helped pave the way for the wider Paradise regeneration scheme

· Approaches to sustainability, social value and stakeholder engagement

· Why the Library remains a benchmark for best practice in major project delivery.

· The lasting impact the project has had on Birmingham's cultural identity, skyline and its future as a library in a time when libraries need to evolve to survive.

The session will feature keynote presentations, discussion, audience questions and networking opportunities, offering attendees the chance to learn directly from the individuals who helped bring one of Birmingham's most celebrated buildings to life.

The event seeks to showcase the Library of Birmingham as a case study in visionary leadership and successful project delivery, highlighting the best practices that continue to influence urban regeneration and major development projects across the UK.

Venue: MEPC 5th Floor, Two Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3AX