Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by new client Gilltown to deliver a major Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Coventry.

The multi-million development, known as Progress House, will offer 544 student beds and is set to be completed in time for the 2027/28 academic year.

Located on Westwood Way, just a mile from the University of Warwick, the scheme will see the demolition of an existing office block to make way for a six-storey modern student accommodation building. Alongside residential units, the development will also include a 4,000 sq ft commercial unit designed to serve students and the wider local community.

Progress House will be situated within Westwood Business Park, further strengthening the area's growing student village. The development aims to meet the increasing demand for high-quality student accommodation in Coventry.

The project includes a wide range of premium amenities such as a gym, fitness studio, cinema, dinner party room, games lounge, study rooms, and a garden lounge. Students will also benefit from an external sports area and petanque court, with en-suite bedrooms designed to a high standard of living.

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Sustainability is a key focus for Winvic, with Progress House targeting both a BREEAM Excellent rating and WiredScore Platinum certification.

The scheme also carries a strong social value component, which will be delivered in partnership with Gilltown and Coventry City Council. Initiatives include employment and training opportunities for local people, work experience placements, support for SMEs and social enterprises like Nuneaton Signs, and engagement with community organisations to promote sustainability.

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."

James Gillespie at Gilltown added: "We are pleased to see work commence on this, our latest exciting PBSA development. Westwood Business Park is an ideal location for student housing and we are delighted to collaborate with Winvic Construction whose expertise and dedication to quality make them an ideal construction partner."