Summary:
- GMI Construction Group has started building a £29m, 261-bed student accommodation block in Manchester for Alumno and Invesco Real Estate, aiming for completion before the 2027 academic year; the development is located near Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester.
- The nine-storey scheme includes 207 cluster bedrooms, 54 studios, and a converted Georgian villa offering amenities such as study spaces, a cinema, gym, and lounges, designed by Stallan Brand Architects with sustainability targets of EPC A and BREEAM Excellent.
- Alumno, now sole developer after Cityside’s exit, highlights the project’s role in addressing Manchester’s student housing shortage with affordable rent options, while GMI emphasizes its expertise in high-risk building compliance through successful Gateway 2 and 3 approvals.
Original article:
https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/work-starts-on-29m-manchester-pbsa/
