New Contract Award – Caxton Builders joins HG Construction on student accommodation scheme

Caxton Builders has been appointed by main contractor, HG Construction, to work on Birmingham’s latest student accommodation scheme, Bristol Road. This project, with a value of £2.4 million, marks our first project with HG Construction.

Caxton Builders will provide labour, mortar and ancillaries for the high-rise Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), which will deliver 620 student bedrooms across four linked buildings ranging from eight to 17 storeys. The accommodation is designed by architectural firm Corstorphine & Wright.

Facilities will include a gym, basketball court, study zones, karaoke and games rooms, with a landscaped courtyard to support student wellbeing. This scheme is transforming a brownfield site into a vibrant new living space for students in the city.

Ian Knight, Caxton Builders Managing Director, said, “We’re thrilled to be working with HG Construction for the first time on such a large-scale, future-focused project. It’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase our delivery and quality at scale. Caxton will start on site in July 2025 with sub-structure works”.

Fusion Group has appointed HG Construction as the main contractor on the Bristol Road-based purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme. This is the first Birmingham-based scheme for HG Construction, which has expanded its national footprint to new locations including Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the last four years. The business has a solid track record of delivering large-scale, high-quality PBSA schemes across the UK, and operates in the residential, hotels, retirement living and commercial sectors.

Adam Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, HG Construction said, “This scheme marks an important milestone for HG Construction as we continue to expand our presence across the UK, and we are delighted to be announcing our partnership with Fusion Group to deliver this landmark project in Birmingham. With a wealth of student accommodation expertise, we are ideally placed to bring forward this scheme with a commitment to quality, sustainability and collaboration. We work hard to maximise social value opportunities across our schemes, and we look forward to building new relationships and making a positive impact in Birmingham.”

Look out for further updates as the project progresses.