VINCI awarded contract for construction of student accommodation in Bristol, Great Britain

21 October 2021 - 8:30 am - New contracts - United Kingdom

• A very-low-energy building
• 900 bed-spaces over 26,000 sq. metres
• A contract value of €91 million

VINCI Construction UK has been awarded the construction contract for Student Accommodation Project 3 (SAP3), one of the UK’s largest Passivhaus certified developments in the UK, for the University of the West of England in Bristol.

This certification guarantees very low energy consumption on heating and air conditioning, while treating residents to a high level of comfort.

SAP3 will span 26,000 sq. metres and fit 900 bed-spaces in a mix of studios and four, six or eight bed clusters.

The development, with a value of £77 million (€91 million), is due to start in November 2021 and will be handed over prior to the beginning of the 2023/2024 academic year. SAP3 will run with reduced energy consumption compared to similar sized traditional new builds.

 

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VINCI is a global player in concessions, energy and construction, employing 280,000 people in more than 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, we are committed to operating in an environmentally, socially responsible and ethical manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. Based on that approach, VINCI’s ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, partners and society in general.