As Coventry Council's planning department wrestles with what seems like a never ending queue of new plans for student accommodation, Downing Construction have signed off on a £4 million contract to help get their most recent proposals built.

The deal marks a continuation of the partnership between Downing Construction and building services firm HE Simm who have won £18 million worth of contracts from the veteran developer.

Work on the Belgrade Plaza project has just started this week, with HE Simm on hand to start in October to deliver 'mechanical, electrical and public health works' for the 20-storey building.

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