Turner Construction Company and Clark Builders have been selected to build student housing at the University of Fraser Valley (UFV) in B.C. The six-storey, $73 million mass timber building will provide 398 beds on the university’s Abbotsford campus. The project will triple the number of beds available and expand dining facilities.
The student housing facility will provide lounges, shared kitchens, study, and mixed-use and cultural space. The project will integrate Passive House Building Certification standards.
The new residence will be located at the north end of parking lot 10 near G Building (the Peter Jones Learning Centre, which houses the library).
The project will be delivered through the integrated project delivery (IPD) method that results in increased efficiency and engagement of all project participants through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction. The construction team will include modularization and pre-fabrication into the building program.
Construction will begin this year and be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2024.
“We are extremely excited to begin work on this housing project,” said Amit Patel, Vice president and general manager of Turner Construction Company. “It is great to be part of an extremely collaborative process that will result in environmentally friendly housing for students attending the University of Fraser Valley.”
