Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Gilltown to build a new 544-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Westwood Way, Coventry.

The Progress House project, situated just one mile from the University of Warwick campus on Westwood Business Park, will require the demolition of an existing office block to make way for a six-storey building incorporating modern student living spaces. A 4,000 sq ft ground-floor commercial unit will also be provided to serve both residents and the wider community.

Designed to augment the student village atmosphere already present on Westwood Business Park, Progress House responds to high local demand for quality student housing. Facilities will include a gym, fitness studio, cinema, dinner-party room, games lounge, multiple study rooms and a garden lounge, as well as en-suite bedrooms. Outdoor amenities will feature a sports area and a pétanque court.

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Sustainability is a core focus of Winvic's approach, with the scheme targeting a BREEAM Excellent rating and WiredScore Platinum certification to ensure high environmental and digital performance standards.

In collaboration with Gilltown and Coventry City Council, Winvic will also deliver substantial social value: creating local employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities; providing work experience; and engaging SMEs and social enterprises—such as Nuneaton Signs. Community organisations will benefit from this legacy through initiatives promoting green practices and local engagement.

The development is scheduled for completion in summer 2027, ahead of the 2027/28 academic year intake.

Mark Jones, Managing Director for Multi-room at Winvic, said: "Coventry has a significant and vibrant student community at Westwood Business Park, with students choosing it for its location and social and academic facilities. Progress House will sit at the heart of this community, giving students a high-spec, sustainable and well-connected place to call home.

"We are pleased to be working in partnership with Gilltown to deliver high-quality accommodation and create a positive legacy in this student community. Seeing the creation of the social value element of this scheme come to life as well as the new facility itself is something all parties are looking forward to. It’s a reflection of the Winvic Way ethos and our commitment to Doing It Right across all of our operations."