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The contract, valued at between £50m and £55m, involves demolition of an existing office building at Westwood Business Park, a mile from the University of Warwick campus, to make way for six-storeys of student accommodation and a 4,000 sq ft ground floor commercial unit.

The development, named Progress House, will include a gym, fitness studio, cinema, a dinner party room, games lounge, study rooms and garden lounge as well as en-suite bedrooms. The scheme is aiming for a BREEAM Excellent rating and a WiredScore Platinum certification.

The project hopes to tick several social value boxes by creating opportunities for local employment and training while also supporting the local economy with opportunities for small businesses and social enterprises. The project also intends to support community organisations and promote green and sustainable practices.

Work has already started on site and the development is set for completion in Summer 2027, ready for the 2027/28 academic year.

Winvic director Mark Jones 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.”

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