Summary:
- Graham secured Gateway 2 approval from the Building Safety Regulator for the University of Manchester’s £530m Fallowfield campus redevelopment, enabling construction of the world’s largest single-phase Passivhaus-certified PBSA project with 29 residential blocks, including seven high-rise buildings.
- The 50-year partnership between the University of Manchester, Graham, Equitix, and principal investor Rothesay will deliver 3,300 student bedrooms and shared amenities, replacing older residences, with phased openings starting in 2028 and full completion by 2030.
- The development targets significant sustainability gains through Passivhaus certification and low-carbon precast concrete panels, while offering diverse rent options and student support to address affordability and wellbeing within a redesigned campus featuring green spaces and enhanced active travel routes.
Original article:
https://www.worldconstructionnetwork.com/news/graham-approval-manchester-student-scheme/
