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Site & Project News – May 2026

Our monthly update on projects live on site, projects recently completed, and schemes preparing to move into construction.

Follow along to see how our design and refurbishment work is transforming PBSA and BTR developments across the UK.

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What are Inspired Projects Working On

This month’s project update gives an overview of what the Inspired Projects team has been working on across the UK and Ireland, including recently completed refurbishment schemes, projects currently progressing on site, and upcoming developments preparing to commence in the coming weeks.

Over the past month, our teams have continued to deliver a range of refurbishment, redevelopment and interior transformation projects across the PBSA and commercial sectors.

Based in Manchester, Inspired Projects works with clients throughout the UK and Ireland, delivering projects from initial concept and design through to full fit out, project management, FF&E supply and installation.

Projects Currently On Site

The Elements, Sheffield

Client: Homes for Students

Inspired Projects are currently working on site in Sheffield to deliver the ground floor amenity refurbishment at The Elements.

The scope includes the transformation of:

• Reception & back-of-house
• Study spaces
• Private dining areas
• Cinema room

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Avon Street, Bristol

Client: GMI Construction

The development will provide a wide range of shared facilities designed to support student life alongside the 447 student bedrooms across the three accommodation buildings.

These include:

  • Reception and entrance areas

  • Shared lounges and social spaces

  • Study rooms and quiet working areas

  • Games and relaxation areas

  • Laundry facilities

  • Extensive communal amenity spaces

  • A standalone amenity hub building

  • Landscaped courtyard and outdoor communal areas

Inspired Projects are responsible for the design and fit-out of several communal amenity spaces within the £50m scheme, as well as a standalone amenity hub.

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Kings Square Studio’s, Bristol

Client: Homes for Students

Inspired Projects has been appointed to deliver a full refurbishment and reconfiguration of this PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation) scheme on behalf of Homes for Students, with C&H Whittle supporting as subcontractor.

The project will see a transformation of key student accommodation amenity and front-of-house spaces, including the gym, cinema, games areas, study and social areas, alongside upgrades to reception, co-working, kitchen and breakout spaces.

Works include reconfigured layouts, new flooring and decoration, bespoke joinery, electrical installations and FF&E – all designed to enhance functionality and improve the overall student living experience.

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Recently Completed

Newarke Point

Client: Homes for Students

We’re pleased to announce that the amenity space transformation at Newarke Point, Leicester is now complete.

The scheme comprised of a full internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of the ground floor, transforming the existing layout into high-quality, contemporary amenity space.

Scope of works:

Dedicated amenity spaces for students to work and socialise
Co-working and collaborative study areas
A redesigned and relocated reception and entrance lobby
Full internal strip-out, demolition, bespoke joinery, decor, and FF&E.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in delivering this project:

C&H Whittle Joinery

JDavies Electricals Ltd

Your box Ltd

Brabbey Flooring

Project Management & Detailed Design Package: Inspired Projects Developments Ltd  Beth Mundy and all the in house team

Clarence Dock, Leeds

Client: Homes for Students

This PBSA refurbishment has transformed the ground floor, mezzanine and outdoor areas, following full demolition works to reconfigure and maximise the space.

We’ve introduced modern, functional amenities including: social seating, games areas, private dining, new kitchens, a cinema room, study / co-working zones to enhance the student experience.

A huge thank you to our in-house team, subcontractors, and everyone involved in delivering this project, as well as the on-site Homes for students team at Clarence Dock.

Project Manager James Banner
Joinery by Daniel Lees and Team at 55 Carpentry Ltd
Electrical work by Sam Jackson and team at Evolved electrical ltd
Decoration by Bagnalls
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Sofas by JA Upholstery Ltd
Flooring by Floor’d
Illuminated ‘The Dock’ signs by Sign Base
In house design, interiors, project management and onboarding teams at Inspired Projects Developments 

Curzon House, Nottingham

Client: Homes for Students

Our team led the full organisation, project management, redevelopment and fit out of Curzon House – coordinating all stages of delivery to ensure a high-quality finish.

This project reflects our focus on delivering well-executed, design-led spaces within the PBSA sector, enhancing both the resident experience and the overall asset value.

We would like to thank our trusted contractor network for their role in the delivery:

Project Management and in house team at Inspired Projects
C&H Whittle Joinery
JDavies Electricals Ltd
Brabbey Flooring Ltd
Homes for Students team and the on site team at Curzon House

A brilliant collaborative effort across all teams, and a result we’re proud of. Thanks to Homes for Students for trusting us with another transformation.

Starting on Site Shortly

As we continue delivering refurbishment and redevelopment projects across the UK, we’re preparing to commence several new schemes over the coming weeks. These are just some of the projects due to start on site shortly across our UK portfolio:

Tyne Bridge, Newcastle

Client: Grace Real Estate

Canvas (Boyce House), Glasgow

Client: Greystar

Student Castle, York

Client: Student Castle

St Lawrence House, Bristol

Client: Homes for Students

From refurbishment and redevelopment works through to FF&E supply, project management and full fit out delivery, our teams continue to support student accommodation providers across the UK and Ireland.

Looking to Transform Your Development?

If you’re planning a PBSA refurbishment, redevelopment or new build scheme and would like to explore how we can support your project, we’d be happy to have a chat.

Inspired Projects works in partnership with operators, asset managers and developers to deliver high-quality build and refurbishment schemes that enhance both performance and long-term asset value.

From internal reconfiguration and amenity upgrades through to full-scale construction projects, we bring the experience and delivery capability to execute with confidence.

Get in touch to discuss your upcoming development.

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