Working in partnership and utilising early contractor involvement will provide better outcomes for the client.
The PBMSA development is anticipated to spread across 15 floors and incorporate a mixture of cluster (4, 5 and 6-bed) apartments and studio apartments. There will be up to 460 bedrooms, social space and amenities, and office and support facilities. The new student accommodation complex will be built to Passivhaus certification.
Early contractor involvement delivers excellent benefits, including the potential for better, more efficient outcomes for clients. This method of contracting allows the construction partner to become involved before the design has been completed. It offers more efficient delivery, gives the ability to introduce innovations and reduce risk, as well as improving cost and programme certainty.
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Gary Holmes, Managing Director of GRAHAM's Building North region, said: "We are excited to be leading on the construction of this new development, which will help to transform the area while boosting the economy. As part of our commitment to social impact, we are implementing an Employment and Skills programme to support local unemployed residents into the industry. We will also be working closely with community organisations to provide volunteering opportunities for our staff as well as working with local schools to offer site visits and curriculum support."
With an estimated 45,000 full-time third level education students in Belfast, demand for student accommodation is high. It is estimated that 3,000 more rooms will be needed in Belfast within the next five years for Queen’s University students alone. That is why Queen's University is set to invest up to £100 million over the next four years as part of an overall plan to help meet an unprecedented upsurge in demand for student accommodation in Belfast.
