The development secured planning permission in March, with Willmott Dixon set to begin on-site work imminently. The contractor has been chosen by Staffordshire Campus Living, a consortium responsible for the design, build, finance, and operation of the project, to improve student residential facilities.Reports Contract Journal
Staffordshire Campus Living is a partnership formed by Hochtief PPP Solutions UK and Ireland, Willmott Dixon, Plenary, Pinnacle Group, and Staffordshire University. This collaboration aims to enhance the student living experience as part of the scheme
Dan Doyle, operations director at Willmott Dixon, Mentioned: “We will be incorporating modern methods of construction and offsite manufacturing to ensure it is a low-carbon development.
“Combine this with renewable energy sources, building to Passivhaus design principles, the university will have a development with a strong character and identity – fostering a sense of place and community.”