Leading construction company GRAHAM has been appointed by Unite Students to deliver a £124.5 million development containing 934 student beds in time for the 2027/8 academic year.

Piling works are already underway and a groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the occasion with representatives from GRAHAM Building North and Unite Students in attendance.

Central Quay, which will open to students in time for the 2027/28 academic year, is being developed on a brownfield site close to the University of Glasgow’s main campus in the West End of the city.

It will transform the site which is being regenerated after awaiting redevelopment prior to Unite Students acquiring it in November 2024. Once complete, the development will bring the total number of beds operated by Unite Students to 3,200 in Glasgow.

The development will provide outdoor amenity space for recreational use by residents and people living in the local community. Inside the new 934-bed property, residents will have access to a café, yoga room, gym, a range of study facilities, and a garden terrace.

The scheme will deliver exemplar sustainability credentials and will aim to achieve BREEAM Excellent certification.

Tom Brewerton, Unite Students’ group development director, said:

“Central Quay will provide much-needed high-quality, affordable housing for students in Glasgow, helping to meet the rising demand. This in turn will free up homes for local families, easing shortages in the private sector.

“The site, north of the River Clyde, is located adjacent to one of Glasgow’s fastest growing neighbourhoods. The accommodation boasts great facilities, both social and study, making it a real hub for students. It’s a great addition to our portfolio in this important university city.”

Gary Holmes, Regional Managing Director at GRAHAM Building North, said:

“We are delighted to be working with Unite Students at Central Quay and to further strengthen our longstanding partnership.”

GRAHAM is currently delivering Burnet Point in Edinburgh for Unite Students - a development of 298 student bedrooms in a mix of cluster and studio flats alongside 66 one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats, and 17 affordable units.