UK-based construction company GRAHAM has secured a £286m ($390m) contract to oversee the redevelopment of Cambridge Halls at Manchester Metropolitan University in England.
The project, a collaboration between the university and Unite Students, will add 2,302 student bedrooms as part of wider campus regeneration efforts in Manchester.
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Work on the development will involve the demolition of the existing accommodation built in the 1990s and the construction of two new multi-storey buildings.
These facilities will provide a combination of cluster apartments and studio rooms, along with both internal and external amenity spaces.
Plans also include commercial space at ground level and a community health centre facing Cambridge Street, designed to enhance connections between the university and local residents.
The architectural firm Cartwright Pickard is responsible for the design, with building heights reaching up to 30 storeys.
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By GlobalDataThe development aims to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating by integrating features such as highly efficient building materials, air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, low-energy heat recovery ventilation systems and intelligent management technology to limit energy use and reduce carbon emissions.
GRAHAM regional director Stephen Van den Hoek said: “Cambridge Halls is a significant and complex regeneration project that will transform this part of the campus.
“We are proud to have been appointed to work with Manchester Metropolitan University and Unite Students to deliver high-quality, sustainable accommodation that supports student wellbeing and long-term performance. Our team is looking forward to working collaboratively with all partners as the scheme moves forward.”
Demolition activities have commenced, with construction expected to begin later in the year.
The first phase is set for completion in 2029, followed by a second phase scheduled to finish in 2030.
In October 2025, GRAHAM was appointed to build new office and laboratory facilities for Forensic Science Northern Ireland (FSNI) in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
The project, known as Project Atlas, will deliver updated premises for FSNI staff as part of ongoing investment in forensic science infrastructure in the area.
