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Pictures: Shortlisted projects in 2015 RICS West Midlands Awards

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  1. Inside the former NIA, now the Barclaycard Arena
    Inside the former NIA, now the Barclaycard Arena1 of 8
  2. The School Yard in Harborne now houses cafés and restaurants while a residential block is being built behind it
    The School Yard in Harborne now houses cafés and restaurants while a residential block is being built behind it2 of 8
  3. The Badge Works, in Tenby St in the Jewellery Quarter, has been converted into seven townhouses and a penthouse
    The Badge Works, in Tenby St in the Jewellery Quarter, has been converted into seven townhouses and a penthouse3 of 8
  4. Interior courtyard of The Badge Works
    Interior courtyard of The Badge Works4 of 8
  5. Prime Minister David Cameron, (second right) and Caroline Spelman (second left) walk along the Birmingham airport runway extension during a tour of the site
    Prime Minister David Cameron, (second right) and Caroline Spelman (second left) walk along the Birmingham airport runway extension during a tour of the site5 of 8
  6. The Newman Brothers Coffin Works Factory in Fleet Street
    The Newman Brothers Coffin Works Factory in Fleet Street6 of 8
  7. Development of Longbridge town centre as seen from inside Bournville College
    Development of Longbridge town centre as seen from inside Bournville College7 of 8
  8. Malt House in Lichfield
    Malt House in Lichfield8 of 8
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Deals
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People
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Deals
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Economy
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Retail & High Street
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CBI
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Business of Sport
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JD Sports
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North West
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Finance
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Tech
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Deals
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