Student Accommodation

Cross-Wall Construction

The use of cross-wall construction in student accommodation gives significant benefits for short-term build projects where a deadline for opening is critical.

Precast concrete construction offers extremely durable accommodation, capable of sustaining even the toughest conditions of student living.

By the use of direct finishing techniques to the walls and ceiling, together with solid room-sized slabs, and the pre-installation of bathroom pods, cross-wall construction offers speed of construction together with economy.

Key requirements for economical construction in student accommodation include:

Repetition of room layout.
Consistency of vertical alignment to division walls.
Repetition of elevational treament.

By adhering to these basic principles, Precast Concrete Structures Ltd will provide advice and innovative solutions on the most economical means of manufacturing the components and sequencing the erection to the maximum benefit of the client. These benefits include:

Fast-build programme within term-time constraints.
Direct decoration to walls and ceilings, with only minor pre-decoration treatment.
Pre-installation of windows.
Early "dry-box" working for subsequent trades.
A variety of elevational treatments using non-load-bearing cladding systems (loads are transferred via the cross-walls and do not rely upon external walls for support).
Reduced structural zone without downstands.

Please take a look at our Case Study: Brunel