Leeds Metropolitan University Student Accommodation, Mill Street
- The student accommodation at Leeds Metropolitan University on Mill Street is a new build development of 93 student flats comprising 445 en suite bedrooms and 173 regular bedrooms.
- £10.4m design and build contract, with a tight contract period of 64 weeks.
The approach
- The provision of employer's agent, cost management and planning supervisor services.
- The appointment of a contractor with experience undertaking student accommodation.
The challenges
- Project delivery required prior to September 2004 in order to house 445 students.
- Working closely with the tenant in order to progress the design requirements within very tight timescales.
Outcome
- Project delivery in line with the student occupation dates.
- A landmark building delivered within budget.