The first of 438 off-site manufactured modules have been lifted into place at First Way Campus, the 678-bedroom student accommodation scheme which is being developed by Cole Waterhouse in Wembley, London.

Work started on the 1.6 acre site in September 2018 and the £54m scheme build, which will provide accommodation for University College of Football Business (UCFB) and UNITE student living, is due for completion in July 2020. The development will also include 4 floors of flexible office space and a new teaching campus for UCFB.

The pre-manufactured modules, which make up the bedrooms, kitchens and corridors of the residential areas of the project, will continue to be lifted into place at a rate of six per day with the last modules being installed by January 2020. A 500-tonne mobile crane is being used from 3 different positions to lift the modules into place. [emaillocker id=”71749″]

The modules have been built over the last twelve months by Caledonian at their factory in Newark, Nottingham.

Commenting on the build Matthew Cruttenden, regional director of Bowmer + Kirkland who are building First Way Campus on behalf of developer Cole Waterhouse said: “The installation of the first module follows a huge effort by the entire project team and is a real milestone and one which puts us firmly on target to deliver this exciting and modern facility for the UCFB and Unite students.”

Damian Flood, CEO of Cole Waterhouse added: “The modular design enables us to ensure swift installation and with off-site manufacture there is a reduction in snagging and a greater overall finish quality.  Adhering to the term time completion date for First Way Campus is crucial and this route further reduces the risk of any delays.” [/emaillocker]