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Equans checks-in with £140m London student halls job

Source: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/

Equans has bagged its first major London building job since parent group Engie rebranded the business.The firm has clinched a £140m design, build and maintain deal with the London School of Economics and Political Science for a 676 room student accommodation project in Southwark.Equans will demolish an existing warehouse on Glengall Road before delivering a student accommodation, followed by a 50-year facilities management and lifecycle contract.The new 15-storey halls of residence will include a new gym, external courtyards, roof terraces, shared kitchens, a cinema room, laundry room, amenity space and staff offices.Equans will provide energy management and monitoring across the sites, bringing innovative technology to deliver a sustainable student experience, and also optimising levels of energy efficiency within the buildings.