Steel supports student accommodation works

Galliford Try, the housebuilding and construction group has announced that its building division has been selected as preferred bidder for two new major contracts in the student accommodation sector.

The company has been chosen by Newcastle University to construct the new £62M Park View Student Village. The scheme replaces the existing 1970s buildings in Richardson Road, Newcastle and will feature a total of 1,279 study bedrooms across six buildings, ranging from four to 10 storeys.

Construction of the scheme will involve steel-framed structures and modular units. The project will also create associated infrastructure, including a new energy centre for the village.

The company has also been selected to build a new £40M 24,500m² scheme for Coventry University, which will create a 770-bedroom lightweight steel facility on a city centre site.

Peter Truscott, Chief Executive of Galliford Try, commented: “We are delighted to have been chosen by Newcastle University and Regents Godiva (Coventry) to deliver such significant schemes. Higher education is a key sector for us and our success here in being selected for these contracts is a reflection of the capability we have demonstrated in producing high-quality accommodation and housing for a range of clients across the country.”