M.I.A. was one of the pioneers in managed workspace within the private sector. Its first project was the Telsen Industrial Centre, Aston, Birmingham, a 91,000 sq.ft., 4 storey warehouse conversion, which was leased from Birmingham City Council in a partly converted state. Further conversion work was undertaken in 4 separate contracts and now the Centre can accommodate firms mainly of an engineering nature in units from 250 - 7,000 sq.ft. in size. Typically it is 75% occupied.

The success of this first project led Birmingham City Council to invite M.I.A. to manage a further similar project - the Jubilee Trade Centre, in the wholesale markets area of Birmingham. The units available range from 680 - 2,500 sq.ft. on upper floors, with 3 larger units at ground floor level. The space is designed to attract cleaner industrial users than at Telsen, and is favoured by the printing, garment and catering trades and accommodates 51 tenants in 90,000 sq.ft.

The third development is the Argent Centre, within the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, which the Associations hold freehold. A Grade II* listed building, the premises acquisition and conversion was project managed in-house from scheme inception through to letting and subsequent management. The project was awarded one of the first UDG's in the country and was subsequently selected by the Department of Environment for their manual of good practice in the provision of managed workspace. The scheme is popular with design, computer and marketing organisations with its selection of workspace units ranging from 150 - 2,750 sq.ft in an attractive environment, 41 tenants occupy the premises; the net lettable area being approximately 33,000 sq.ft.

The Association's most recent project is the Chubb Buildings in Wolverhampton's town centre. This is a mixed use scheme designed specifically for the media and creative industries sector. This listed building had stood idle for several years prior to its acquisition and refurbishment by M.I.A. conformed in partnership with Wolverhampton M.B.C. and the Light House Media Centre to promote the project totalling 25,000 sq.ft. of lettable workspace in 25 units. It also incorporates 2 bespoke cinemas, a wine bar, restaurant and art gallery. The centre piece of the development is a large glazed courtyard in which a variety of events can take place including live music, drama, exhibitions and the like.

A second phase of this development is currently underway, providing an extra 5,400 sq.ft. of lettable space. It will also provide Board and Meeting rooms for hire and "rent-a-desk" space available to start up business people specialising in media/creative industries related fields. Here all inclusive fees will be available on a monthly basis, covering rent, services and rent charges, furnishing, power and specialist equipment hire, along with the usual business services.