York engineering specialist SES completes £6.5m contract on University of Hull accommodation

SES Engineering Services (SES), the York-based engineering specialist, has recently announced the completion of a £6.5m contract at the University of Hull.

SES was appointed by contractor Sewell Construction to provide a range of mechanical and electrical services on a £30m student residences at the University.

The company was tasked with the installation of building management systems, heating, ventilation, CCTV and access systems as well as small power and lighting and dry risers.

Called The Courtyard, 560 bedrooms have been created across nine blocks. Each block contains four one-bedroom penthouse apartments, with larger studio apartments in clusters of four with most of the accommodation being set out over 8-bed clusters around shared kitchen facilities and live/learn spaces.

In addition, the main reception building houses a small library, Master Chef-style kitchen, multi-function room with audio visual fit-out and a lounge.

SES used its bespoke Prism facility to prefabricate risers, plantrooms and service modules.

Steve Joyce, SES business director North, said: “This is the latest project in a growing line of student accommodation developments we have been involved with, and with each one we learn something new to take to the next scheme.

“The Hull student accommodation project really benefited from our offsite capabilities, which was crucial in meeting the client’s need for a quick turnaround.

“Additionally, the project provided us with an opportunity to further strengthen our working relationship with Sewell Construction.”

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