HCI Realty’s Post

Planning approval secured ✅ Miller Goodall Ltd prepared the air quality ES Chapter and lighting impact assessment submissions. The northern facade of the building is opposite railway arches and the route along the northern facade provides a route to a nursery/residential block (staff entrance, and bin collection). An assessment of lighting impact to bats at the arches and ensuring a safe route for the neighbour (security, safety, comfort) was completed. The route, currently, is lit by street lighting spill and has a line of sight to the road, which will be lost once the building goes up. Sometimes, you don't need to overcomplicate a solution. Our lighting design provides several 'box' luminaires fixed to the facade. These have zero upward light spill (zero bat impact), provide a stylish finish and ensure the route feels safe and lit. Also providing the necessary lighting for CCTV. The building frontage will be lit by light from existing street lights. We also provided advice and a product should the Applicant wish to include an up/down light along the frontage. #lighting #planning

As students return for the Fall semester we are reminded of the critical need for more affordable student housing, especially in Berkeley, our own community. U.C. Berkeley’s campus houses a lower percentage of undergrads and grad students than any other U.C. campus. While the university is working to rectify the problem, most of the need is addressed by private sector housing developers. To meet the need, and get projects to pencil, we are seeing several programmatic and design trends roll out this year. One example is The Valiant, pictured here, which starts construction this month. The project addresses a greater need for privacy and affordability, with more private bedrooms and larger living spaces. Moving away from larger shared bedrooms with two or three beds to a room, as often found in U.C. Berkeley dorms, is a direct response to student requests. In the case of The Valiant, the building also provides welcoming common spaces to facilitate friendships and community-building. Take, for example, the large roof deck, where residents will be able to enjoy beautiful landscaping as well as clear views of the campus - the perfect place to host gatherings. #studenthousing #ucberkeley #ucberkeleyhousing #uchousing

ICYMI: Cleveland's commercial real estate market is experiencing significant growth, with the city recording a whopping $2.3 billion in new construction permits for 2024, more than double the $1 billion logged in 2023. Construction activity spans both large-scale projects and residential projects in Downtown, Ohio City, and University Circle. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3Rzbe3f #GreaterCLE #AllIn Sherwin-Williams Bedrock Detroit Cleveland Guardians Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Cavaliers Downtown Cleveland Ohio City Incorporated University Circle Inc. City of Cleveland - City Hall

The University of Rhode Island (URI) has partnered with Gilbane Development Company to build housing for over 1,200 students on its Kingston campus. The new residential buildings will feature apartment-style suites, addressing the increasing demand for on-campus housing. Gilbane will lease university-owned land to handle the new residence halls' planning, financing, design, construction, and operation. Currently in its feasibility study phase, the project aims to accelerate the development of additional student housing while maintaining fiscal responsibility. According to Abby Benson, URI’s Vice President for Administration and Finance, the public-private partnership will allow the university to meet student housing needs efficiently and effectively. https://ow.ly/Yygy50Unxgj #universityofrhodeisland #kingstonri #studenthousingdevelopment #oncampushousing #studenthousing #offcampushousing

Urban design is about solving complex spatial challenges by designing at multiple scales—neighborhood, streetscape, and human. At Chapter at Madison, LJC demonstrates how integrated design can transform underutilized urban parcels into vibrant, contextually responsive housing by balancing architectural innovation, neighborhood preservation, and economic feasibility. Our approach proves that thoughtful design can create spaces that not only meet functional requirements but also contribute meaningfully to urban narratives.    Read more about the project on Building Design + Construction: https://lnkd.in/gZ3KPsTv

£150m Bristol student scheme approved. The £150m student living project will provide 530-beds in the Corstorphine & Wright designed building on Albert Road. The development will include a mix of studio flats and cluster beds. There will also be commercial space on the ground and first floors... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/nBwaR (Construction Enquirer) #studentscheme #studioflats

Our modular redevelopment of a historic building in the centre of Southampton has moved a step closer to completion. This regeneration project to restore and revive a prominent site has reached a major construction milestone with the cranage of the final studio apartment modules. 31 High Street is a landmark scheme which is bringing a fire damaged building back to life after it remained derelict for more than a decade. It represents a £12m investment by Stelling Properties and will help to meet the critical undersupply of student accommodation in the city. The five-storey scheme will provide 121 high specification, self-contained studio apartments which will be operated by Unilife Student Living and are due for completion later this year. Read our latest announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e6q9xXTd #studentliving #regeneration #modularconstruction #mmc #pbsa #studentaccommodation #modularconstruction #modularmanufacture #offsite #offsiteconstruction #offsitemanufacturing #landaquisition #landsourcing #designandbuild #propertymanagement #ukconstructionindustry

We've seen plenty of construction news as the sector continues to build. Here are some highlights from Q1 2024: MRP Investment & Development launched The Place, an 11 storey scheme which will deliver 409 units in Nottingham: https://lnkd.in/e_2t2FJQ Construction started at Unite Students' £185m 719-bedroom Hawthorne House scheme in Stratford, London: https://lnkd.in/e8qAsqji GRAHAM Group was awarded a £70m contract by Bricks Group for the two-stage design and build of the Bendigo Building project in Nottingham: https://lnkd.in/eshEN_Jk This is Fresh renewed its contract with CLS Holdings plc at the Spring Mews scheme in Vauxhall, London: https://lnkd.in/eU3fSXBw YPP Lettings reached completion at its Live Oasis St Albans Place scheme. The 20-storey building includes 212 apartments: https://lnkd.in/eZUAdrEQ S Harrison Developments Ltd and Q Investment Partners agreed to deliver two Edinburgh PBSA schemes totalling 141 student beds: https://lnkd.in/ed7vTT6g Woodbourne Group and Birmingham City Council made a crucial step forward with the Curzon Wharf development in Birmingham: https://lnkd.in/egCBMSkV McAleer & Rushe was appointed by Dominus to deliver the 65 Crutched Friars scheme in London: https://lnkd.in/g7rBGGRx Blacklight Capital Partners neared completion at Limelight, its £60m Liverpool scheme: https://lnkd.in/eysktYX7 Prestige Student Living launched The Port on the Square in the heart of Bristol’s cultural and historical quarter: https://lnkd.in/esVjButN Unite Students launched its Burnet Point scheme in Edinburgh, which will combine PBSA and BTR homes. It is the company's lowest carbon new-build: https://lnkd.in/et2YRZXn #pbsanews #pbsa #studentaccommodation #residential #builtenvironment

Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Pasco, Washington, plans to expand its student housing with a $28 million residential building, "Polaris," set to open in 2026. Polaris will house 162 students in suite-style units with kitchens and living areas, alongside amenities like study rooms, a lounge, and bike storage. This expansion responds to increased demand, as the college’s existing Sunhawk Hall is near capacity. The project is part of CBC's 50-year campus plan, which includes new performing arts, agriculture, and engineering facilities to support anticipated enrollment growth in the fast-expanding Tri-Cities region. Polaris is the first of three planned buildings to accommodate future residential needs. Construction will begin in May and require special permits due to its proximity to the Tri-Cities Airport. This development and recent projects like CBC’s new $35 million student recreation center reflect the college’s strategic growth as it anticipates continued demand for higher education and workforce training in Pasco. https://ow.ly/Vrbb50U4qhh #pascowashington #columbiabasincollege #highereducation #enrollmentgrowth #studenthousingdevelopments #oncampushousing

🔍 Looking for reliable construction data? Look no further! Gain the edge in business tendering, project involvement, and visibility with Barbour ABI! Reach out today for a FREE trial demonstration of our platform and see how it can transform your approach to upcoming and ongoing projects across the UK. Discover insights, streamline your processes, and connect with the right projects for your business. Don’t miss out—contact us now to see how we can help you build a stronger future. #ConstructionData #BarbourABI #ProjectVisibility #Tendering #BusinessGrowth #UKProjects