Summary:
- Broadway Studios, developed by MRP and constructed by McAleer & Rushe, will open for the 2026/27 academic year as Glasgow’s first student accommodation fully compliant with the city’s new PBSA spatial standards, targeting BREEAM Excellent, EPC A, and exceeding energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements.
- The development integrates advanced sustainability features, including air-source heat pumps and high-performance materials, and is designed to meet the English Building Safety Act principles and WiredScore Platinum certification for digital infrastructure, ensuring long-term operational resilience and future-proofing.
- Supported by Puma Property Finance’s first loan to MRP, Broadway Studios represents MRP’s strategic expansion in undersupplied university cities, with plans to retain and operate the asset, reinforcing confidence in Glasgow’s student housing market and the broader PBSA sector growth in Scotland.
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