PROJECT CASE STUDY

Student Roost, Sheffield 3

Fire Safety Remediation · Sheffield

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Fire-Safety Remediation Across Occupied Student Accommodation

Across several occupied student accommodation blocks in Sheffield, UKR Facades is delivering a £1.7m fire-safety remediation programme involving multiple elements of the external facade. Works commenced on site in April 2026 and are being delivered over a 30-week construction programme.

The scope includes replacement aluminium cladding, brickwork, soffits, oriel windows and fire barriers, alongside new insulation and cavity barriers. With students remaining in residence, the programme requires careful coordination around day-to-day occupation and particularly sensitive periods within the academic calendar.

Client

Greystar

Duration

30 Weeks

Value

£1.7M

Commenced

Ongoing

Aerial view across multiple brick residential blocks at the 80 Hoyle Street facade project in Sheffield

SCOPE OF WORKS

Multi-System Facade Remediation

The works address a wide range of façade systems across the student accommodation blocks, including aluminium cladding, brickwork, soffits, oriel windows and fire barriers. New compliant systems are being installed across the development to improve overall fire safety and compliance, all whilst the accommodation remains in full occupation.

Euroclad Rockspan Cladding
Rockpanel Cladding
Rockwool Insulation and Cladding
Aluminium Rainscreen Cladding
Brickwork Replacement (Localised)
Firestopping
Versaroc Sheathing Board

OCCUPIED STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Planning Works Around the Academic Calendar

Delivering remediation across several occupied student accommodation blocks requires the construction programme to account for both residents and the rhythms of the academic year. Particular consideration is being given to sensitive periods such as examinations and resident intake, when disruption needs to be carefully managed.

Programme and logistical planning therefore plays an important role in coordinating site activity across the development. By considering the timing of works alongside student occupation, UKR is able to plan delivery around key periods while working to minimise disruption to residents throughout the 30-week programme.

PROJECT GALLERY

Sheffield 3 in Detail

Aerial view of the multi-storey 80 Hoyle Street development and surrounding buildings in Sheffield
External facade works underway at height on the 80 Hoyle Street residential development in Sheffield
Aerial view across the multi-building 80 Hoyle Street residential development in Sheffield
Wide aerial view of the 80 Hoyle Street residential development in Sheffield showing brick and light-coloured external elevations
Top-down aerial view of the multi-building 80 Hoyle Street residential development and facade works in Sheffield
Multi-storey residential buildings at 80 Hoyle Street in Sheffield showing brick elevations and contrasting grey facade sections
Close aerial view of exposed external wall construction during facade works on 80 Hoyle Street in Sheffield
Operatives carrying out external facade works from access equipment on the 80 Hoyle Street residential development in Sheffield

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