UK construction giant Balfour Beatty has commenced work on a 112-bed student accommodation scheme in Dublin, Ireland.

The contractor will complete the €10 million at Gloucester Place, employing 100 people at peak construction.

Alan Garvin, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty's regional construction business in Ireland, said: "This is another great win for our business in Ireland. We are delighted to play our part in providing students in Dublin with a modern and stimulating building.


"We have worked closely with Global Student Accommodation since June 2018. Early engagement has enabled us to play an instrumental role in the design, methodology and logistics of the scheme and we look forward to building on this relationship as the project progresses."

Modular bathroom units will also be used to increase efficiency for the seven-storey build. This will be implemented as part of the firm's commitment to reducing onsite construction by 25% by 2025.

The new accommodation is scheduled for completion in Spring 2020, ahead of the new academic term.

(CM/MH)