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Vision reputation, demonstrating we can deliver time and time again to the highest standards. As well as Unite Students, this year we are proud to work with other leading private client operators in this sector including iQ Student Accommodation, Now Students, Homes for Students, and Hello Students, on buildings in London, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Southampton, Leeds, Cardiff, and Sheffield. Further to this we are developing direct relationships with universities, including a trial with Cambridge University this summer”.
Transforming accommodation
With industry expertise and a strong reputation for PBSA projects, it’ s no surprise that Fortis Vision has a portfolio bursting with exciting projects.“ We’ ve recently completed phase one of a two-year project in London, where we’ ve created brand-new amenity spaces before turning our attention to phase two – refurbishing the apartments in a 26-storey, higher risk building( HRB),” Ricky shares.“ In phase one, we concentrated on the amenity space, delivering a new café and study space on the ground floor, which will be managed by an external co-working company. Phase two focuses on refurbishing the apartments, including replacing flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms, installing a new sprinkler system, and upgrades to communal areas and multiple fire protection works.“ Another notable project is in Bristol, where we have carried out extensive works to a Grade II listed student accommodation building in the heart of the city,” he adds.“ Carried out in phases, works include extensive internal alterations to amenity spaces and accommodation spaces including refurbishment of 257 bedrooms, roofing works, as well as the replacement of skylight and AOV windows, with all works being completed while the building was fully occupied.
“ Headrow Court in Leeds is a project that demonstrates our capability to extend beyond traditional commercial refurbishment projects, converting and developing four former office buildings into a modern, sustainable living space for students, comprising 108 studios and multiple amenity spaces including reception, private dining area, study, and laundry room. We’ re aiming to complete Headrow Court in Leeds by early August, with two blocks complete and the other two now being finalised, bringing a new lease of life and completely transforming the buildings.”
Fortis Vision’ s work in the hotel sector boasts a longstanding relationship with Travelodge through its partnership with main contractor, IH Group.“ We are leaders at in-occupation work, and this extends further than PBSA buildings as the model is also needed in the hotel and leisure sector. We typically complete one floor at a time
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