Bouygues UK was selected as the main contractor for the West Park project at the University of Exeter after reaching the financial closure.
The order was awarded by UPP, a specialist for student apartments on campus.
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The West Park initiative includes the construction of six new student blocks and the renovation of an existing block, all of which are located on the university's Streadham campus.
This development aims to offer 1,849 students living space.
The architectural design is dealt with by Willmore Iles Architects and Archype, whereby the focus is on fulfilling passive house standards in order to improve energy efficiency.
In addition, according to the Well-Community standard, the project is intended to achieve an accreditation that aims to promote a positive environment for the health and well-being of its residents.
The chairman and CEO of Bouygues UK, Philippe Bernard, said: “We are pleased to conduct the construction of the development of Passivehaus West Park, a project that symbolizes innovation and sustainability in the student accommodation.
“Bouygues UK endeavors to deliver exemplary projects that meet the highest standards for energy efficiency and the well -being of the residents, and we are grateful for the trust of our customer. We look forward to working with UPP to bring this vision to life.”
The first group of students is expected to join the new accommodation in September 2027. The entire facility is expected to be fully occupied by 2028. The project is planned for the end of a schedule of three years.
Elaine Hewitt, CEO from UPP, said: “We are pleased to finance this big project financially and to work with Bouygues UK to provide such an innovative program.”
In June of this year, Bouygues UK received a contract of 119 million GBP ($ 160.9 million) for the construction of two new educational institutions for the Cardiff and the Vale College in South Wales.
The two new institutions receive their first students in 2027.
