Coventry to get ‘excellent’ student accommodation

Winvic Construction has been appointed to deliver a new 544-bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Coventry.

Located on Westwood Way, about a mile from the University of Warwick, the project involves the demolition of an existing office building to make way for six-storeys of contemporary accommodation. The scheme, which is aiming for a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating will include a 1,219m² ground floor commercial unit that will serve both students and the local community.

Situated on the Westwood Business Park, the scheme will add to the existing student accommodation within the park and will be a much-needed addition to the student village community – as demand for accommodation remains high.

Alongside en-suite bedrooms designed to provide high-quality living standards, the development will include a gym, fitness studio, cinema, dinner party room, games lounge, study rooms and a garden lounge.

Mark Jones, Managing Director for Multi-room at Winvic, said: “Coventry has a significant and vibrant student community at Westwood Business Park, with students choosing it for its location and social and academic facilities. Progress House will sit at the heart of this community, giving students a high-spec, sustainable and well-connected place to call home.

The development is set for completion in Summer 2027, ready to welcome students for the 2027/28 academic year.