Steel accommodates university upgrade

Steelwork erection by Walter Watson for a 1,367 bed student accommodation block at the University of Salford is nearing completion.

Main contractor Graham Construction is undertaking the project as part of a consortium that includes GRAHAM Investment Projects, Campus Living Villages, Equitix and Kier Project Investments, who will jointly invest and develop the property.

The new accommodation is designed to provide sustainable student living with a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. The block will include reception area, social spaces – including TV and games room, gym, group study lounges, demonstration and private dining kitchen, launderette and a cinema room.