Student Accommodation Development Consultants
Demand for the provision of high-quality, well-designed living spaces near university campuses is rising. At Mitchell McDermott, we thrive in student accommodation development, creating environments that surpass the expectations of today’s students and our clients.
Deliver a top-quality student accommodation project.
Contact Mitchell McDermott to find out how we can help you build better.
Student Housing Developments in Ireland
Mitchell McDermott is your number one choice for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) construction and mixed-use schemes in Ireland and beyond.
With our vast experience in the sector, we offer student accommodation developers tailored services at every stage of the development.
Our Expertise in Purpose-Built
Student Accommodation
Mitchell McDermott provides expert consulting services to Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) developers.
From initial concept and feasibility studies to planning, construction and final delivery, our team ensures projects are cost-effective, sustainable and aligned with student needs.
Our expertise includes:
- Market & Feasibility Analysis – We research and deliver insights into demand by students, rental trends and occupancy rates alongside competitor benchmarking and site viability assessments. We can also provide expert advice on key amenities and facilities like study spaces, social areas and gyms.
- Design & Space Optimisation – We advise on modular construction and prefabrication for cost-effective, fast builds and plan for future flexibility to adapt to the evolving needs of students.
- Cost & Programme Benchmarking – Based on our current portfolio of delivered projects we are able to access real time information on costs and programme to ensure that our projects are assessed at each key stage to ensure they are viable and realistic before they get to site.
- Progress Assessments – We know the importance of being open in time for the new term year. When we set up and project and plan it out, we have that end date in mind at every stage. From design to construction, we continually track progress against the programme in order to mitigate delays so that the building can open on time for the new student cohort.
- Regulatory & Compliance Management – Our team ensures that the appointed team are adhering to fire safety, accessibility and energy efficiency regulations. We co-ordinate amongst the team to ensure compliance with building codes, local laws and university standards, as well as the process for approvals and certifications like BREEAM, LEED, and WELL.
- End User In Mind – We involve the end operation’s team at each key juncture and design decision to ensure that the operations of the building as well as the overall experience for students is captured in the scope and design, resulting in state of the art facilities.
- Seamless Handovers – We plan for completion and handovers early in the process, so that the requirements to achieve a completion and as effective a handover as possible is built into the design documents and contracts. A hassle-free handover of a property to its new owner is our main objective and one that we take great pride in achieving.
A Proven Track Record
With involvement in over 7,000 student beds nationwide, Mitchell McDermott has built strong partnerships with prestigious clients to deliver a diverse range of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Ireland.
Our prior experience includes notable student accommodation schemes, such as the Lee Point Student Accommodation in Cork, which provides 420 beds in a prime city-centre location on the historic Beamish & Crawford site. This project is in close proximity to University College Cork, and has garnered architectural awards for its innovative design.
Other notable completed PBSA projects include Ardee Point in Dublin, and the Bottleworks in Cork which at 623 beds is one of the largest PBSA projects completed in recent times in Ireland.
We work closely with clients to deliver high-quality student housing developments in both the public and private sectors.
Support for New Student
Accommodation Developments
Developing new student accommodation requires careful planning and expert execution. Mitchell McDermott provides a wide range of services to support this, including technical due diligence reporting, project management and cost management.
- Site Selection & Feasibility Assessments – We assess the most strategic locations near universities and thoroughly evaluate the viability of your project, ensuring it aligns with student demand and market trends.
- Project Management – We manage the entire project lifecycle, including planning process, ensuring seamless execution while navigating potential risks and ensuring full regulatory compliance at every stage.
- Cost Management & Value Engineering – We oversee your budget, optimising spending and maximising value through efficient design and construction strategies, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
Transform your student accommodation investment with our expert insights.
Contact us now to make a bold impact in this high-demand sector.
Mitchell McDermott: Delivering Quality Student Housing
Established in 2015 by Paul Mitchell and Anthony McDermott, Mitchell McDermott is a leading construction consultancy in Ireland known for its director-led, data-first strategy.
With offices in Dublin, Limerick and Amsterdam, we offer project management, quantity surveying, funder advisory, and specialist services in Ireland and beyond.
Deliver your next student accommodation scheme on time and within budget.
Get in touch to find out how our consultancy team can help you.