VIDEO: £5m student scheme takes a step closer

A £5m student accommodation scheme in Nottingham city centre has taken a step closer after the timber frame taking shape

The scheme, on Derby Road, will feature 57 student studios and a ground floor commercial space.

Wayne Oakes, director at Dice – the engineering consultancy which has been working on the project since its inception last year and has delivered civil and structural design services – said: “The Nest is a bespoke, student accommodation which has been designed with international students in mind – incorporating the latest in studio design, great communal facilities and all in an amazing location, close to the city centre.

“We’ve worked closely with the developers and architects to create a building which has minimal impact on the environment and which complements the existing buildings in the vicinity – overcoming these challenges and delivering an impressive new structure on Derby Road.

“There are a lot of Nottingham teams involved in the construction of The Nest – from us on the engineering side and BEC on the mechanical and electrical engineering side, to the contractors, J A Ball, delivering the work itself – which is, of course, fantastic for the local economy and the city’s construction industry.

Kane Tang, project owner and director at the site’s developers, Tang Developments, said: “I am so pleased I chose Dice to work on this project. The team have supported the project, overcome the site’s challenges and worked within the team to get us to the point we are now.

“With two universities in the city – which are only continuing to grow – there will always be a need for purpose-built, student accommodation in Nottingham and we are actively looking for new sites to develop to meet demand

The development planning was managed by GraceMachin and the building was designed by Nottingham-based architects Cleveley King. MPP project managed the scheme.