RLW Roofing was appointed by BAM Construction to deliver specialist roofing works as part of the transformation of the historic Banana Warehouse in Digbeth into the new MasterChef Studios — a flagship development within the wider Warwick Bar regeneration scheme.

The project sees the conversion of an industrial building into a state-of-the-art production facility that will host the internationally recognised TV format MasterChef. As the first phase of a 20-acre masterplan, the development will contribute to the delivery of over 900 new homes and support approximately 750 local jobs, acting as a catalyst for continued investment in the area.

Roofing Works

RLW installed a Euroclad Vieo built-up acoustic roof system, carefully selected to meet the stringent acoustic performance requirements of a live television production environment. As part of our value engineering approach, the roofing specification was refined from an initial zinc proposal to the Vieo Euroclad system, delivering both cost efficiencies and enhanced performance outcomes.

In addition, a Sika single ply roofing system was installed to deliver a durable, high-performance waterproofing solution.

A key aspect of the project involved the refurbishment and retention of the existing canopy. Working within the constraints of a historic structure required a measured and coordinated approach to preserve the building’s character, while integrating modern roofing systems to meet current performance standards.

Through careful planning and collaboration, RLW delivered a project that supports both the technical requirements of the facility and the regeneration ambitions of the wider scheme.

Project Details

Project: MasterChef Studios, Digbeth
Products: Euroclad Vieo Built-Up Acoustic Roof System, Sika Single Ply Roofing System
Our Value: £500,000