GMI Construction Group has started work on a major purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme at Foss Islands Road in York.
The 拢17m contract is the Yorkshire firm鈥檚 third PBSA project in the city.
The five-storey building is going up on what was previously occupied by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Just Tyres. The site was acquired early last year by Urbium Capital and Harrogate-based Gregory Properties.
The building will have 131 studios and two one-bedroom apartments, with communal amenities areas, including co-working study spaces, a fitness centre, social areas and courtyards.
Completion is targeted for summer 2027.
GMI Construction Group already has two other live PBSA projects in York, with both due to complete this spring. These include a 拢50m 275-bed development for Olympian Homes on the former Rialto cinema and bingo hall site and a 拢22m project for S Harrison Developments on James Street, which will deliver 303 beds.
GMI project manager Mick Spells said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to break ground on the Foss Islands Road project 鈥� continuing our work expanding York鈥檚 student housing infrastructure. It鈥檚 a project that aligns perfectly with GMI鈥檚 commitment to delivering high-quality projects that benefit local communities. We look forward to bringing this scheme to life and making a positive contribution to the city鈥檚 student experience.鈥�
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