Work starts on 88-bed Nottingham student scheme

Clegg Construction has started work on a multi-million pound scheme to create new student accommodation in Nottingham city centre.

The Nottingham-based company is the main build contractor for the transformation of a 1950s office block in Old Market Square.

The £3.3m scheme, for RedOak Property, will see the upper floors of Norwich Union House in South Parade converted into 88 studio rooms for Nottingham based students.

While the ground floor of the six-storey building houses a pub and a bank, part of the first floor and the remaining floors will be completely overhauled to create the new student city living space for the summer of 2017.

The prominent building is a well-known landmark in Nottingham and despite its 1950s exterior it also sits within the historic city conservation quarter.

Simon Blackburn, managing director of Clegg Construction, said: “The Norwich Union site is progressing well and will complete in time for the next intake of students wanting high quality accommodation in the heart of Nottingham.

“Student accommodation remains a primary sector for Clegg Construction, this scheme is one of three similar projects currently being undertaken by our teams.”