As a major international airport, the establishment and maintenance of a robust and effective security regime is an essential operating requirement for Birmingham International Airport. The existing security point was inadequate for the scale of activity. A new redesigned and relocated security point was integral to airport operations and servicing capacity airside.

Glenn Howells Architects was appointed to design the new 24 hour vehicle security point. The project was an exemplar for controlling air/landslide traffic for airports in the UK and was monitored and partially funded by DETR.

The 2 storey building consists of a completely glazed ground floor providing maximum visibility with staff facilities located on the 1st floor. A lightweight external canopy provides shelter for the inspection of vehicles and was constructed from an exposed steel frame and metal deck.