Residential & Student Accommodation

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Residential & Student Accommodation
Completed:
September 23, 2022
LIVE PROJECT
Project:
Leeds
Location:
Leeds
Client:
Operator:
iQ Student Accommodation
Client Information

iQ is one of the largest providers of private purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in the UK - owning and operating all 70 of its sites. Acquired by Blackstone for £4.7b in the UK’s largest ever private real estate transaction in May 2020, iQ is now home to almost 30,000 students across 28 towns and cities. The company is a leading owner of student accommodation in thriving student cities including Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and especially London, where iQ offers 7,064 beds across a wide range of accommodation options. Currently, 84% of iQ’ s property value is in Russell Group towns and cities with 52% in London.

iQ Leeds comprises two blocks of student accommodation, A and B, with the larger block sub-divided into blocks B1, B2 and B3 respectively. Blocks have accommodation over up to 6 floors and entrance is gained via a reception area which feeds into a common central courtyard with several other entrance lobbies to respective blocks.

Project Scope

Fixfire® replaced and extended existing Fire Alarm System infrastructure by installing new Open Protocol control panels in strategic locations. In excess of 2600 fire alarm devices were installed in this project.

Challenges / USP's
iQ Student Accommodation: Leeds
Products and Services: