Works Contractor for Design and Build of NUI Galway Student Accommodation Phase 2 (with Novated Design Team)

Description

This Project represents Phase 2 of a substantial initiative by NUI Galway to develop a commercially viable, modern, appealing and environmentally friendly student accommodation on campus. The development will consist of the design and construction of 674 no. bedspaces in 125 number apartments, generally arranged in clusters of 4-6 en-suite bedrooms, with communal living area in each unit. Further communal areas & facilities, internal plant/service rooms, refuse storage and covered cycle storage facilities are also provided to serve the entire development. Lot 1: This Project represents Phase 2 of a substantial initiative by NUI Galway to develop a commercially viable, modern, appealing and environmentally friendly student accommodation on campus. The proposed development will be located on a green field site north of the existing Corrib village student accommodation (between the Bioscience Research Building and the Park and Ride facility). The development will consist of the design and construction of 674 no. bedspaces in 125 number apartments, generally arranged in clusters of 4-6 en-suite bedrooms, with communal living area in each unit. Further communal areas & facilities, internal plant/service rooms, refuse storage and covered cycle storage facilities are also provided to serve the entire development. The development will be arranged in four blocks with Block A ranging from four to eight storeys, Block B and D comprising six storeys and Block C comprising four storeys, with associated courtyards, pedestrian access, vehicular access and dropoff and parking facilities for the less mobile. Vehicular access to the development is via the existing Corrib Village access road. The development will include intensive site landscaping & boundary treatment, footpath links to Campus networks, building signage, connections to services and all associated works. A Single Point Design Team including PSDP has been appointed by NUI Galway and will be novated to the Works Contractor.