Interserve wins £17M University of York contract

Interserve has secured a £17M contract to design and build a three-storey development at the University of York’s Campus East.

The ‘Piazza Learning Centre’ is part of a £27M scheme on the campus and will house teaching facilities and learning spaces.

The project will mark Interserve’s second project with the University of York. It will encompass 36 flexible learning spaces, including two laboratories, a 350-seat auditorium, a 100-seat lecture theatre, a 300-seat restaurant, as well as staff areas and offices spread across 6,800 m2.

The new building will be used by the University’s International Pathway College (IPC), as well as providing additional teaching space for Campus East. The International Pathway College, a joint venture between the University of York and Kaplan, provides academic preparation programmes for international students prior to them progressing to their undergraduate and postgraduate studies within the University.

Matthew Perry, Director of the International Pathway College (IPC), said:  “This will be a fantastic teaching and learning space for staff and students and is indicative of the scale of ambition at the University of York and our confidence in the IPC’s ability to attract students from all over the world. We’re already looking forward to moving in.”

John Gittins, Divisional Director at Interserve, said: “We are looking forward to further strengthening our relationship with the University of York as it continues to both expand and renew its facilities.”

Work is now underway on the project with completion expected in November 2017. It is envisaged that Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) ‘Very Good’ rating can be achieved for the project.

 

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