£24m Birmingham PBSA Begins Construction

Construction work has commenced on a 167-bed PBSA in Birmingham.

Valued at £24m the scheme is earmarked for Dogpool Lane, Stirchley, on a former brownfield site.

The PBSA is the result of a partnership between Leeds-based GMI Construction and student accommodation developer Alumno. This project represents the third time the companies have worked together.

Due to be ready for the academic year commencing in 2024, the PBSA is ideally located for University of Birmingham students, being just 15 minutes walk from the Southern Gate. The accommodation is also able to cater for students at Aston University, University College Birmingham and Birmingham City University.

Located within easy access to local amenities such as local shops, take-aways and cafes, the site also has easy access to the city centre.

Facilities in the accommodation will include study areas, a gym, a cinema room and a games room. The accommodation will be a mix of 101 studios, and 66 cluster beds.

Gareth Jones, GMI's joint divisional managing director, said: "We have built a close relationship with our long-standing client Alumno and we continue to develop an extensive understanding of their requirements with each project we collaborate on.

"Within walking distance of the universities and dental hospital, this will be a landmark construction for the Stirchley district of Birmingham and, once complete, it will be a big boost for the area.

"It is the third project we have undertaken in collaboration with Alumno, having last year completed the Church Inn development in Manchester as well as working alongside them on the Whitelock Street scheme in Leeds. We're proud to add another project to our growing portfolio in conjunction with Alumno."

Alumno's managing director, David Campbell, commented: "Our development will improve the local area visually, provide an economic boost to local businesses and deliver much-needed accommodation for Birmingham's student population.

"As with all our developments, we have worked closely with the surrounding community and local authority to ensure the scheme enhances this vibrant area."