Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions student housing development at Vanderbilt University earns LEED Gold Certification

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, a leading developer and operator of infrastructure projects for the college and university market, is proud to announce that The Broadview at Vanderbilt has been awarded the prestigious LEED Gold Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). This significant achievement reflects Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions’ ongoing commitment to development projects that prioritize sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

The Broadview at Vanderbilt, a modern student apartment community that opened in 2023, was developed through a public-private partnership (P3) with Vanderbilt University and Axium Infrastructure. The construction was led by JE Dunn Construction with Valerio Dewalt Train, a Chicago-based architecture firm, serving as the lead architect.

The project team adopted several strategies to achieve LEED Gold Certification for the 616-bed facility, including rooftop solar, enhanced indoor air quality, thermal comfort, maximized daylight and views, as well as energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures, water-conserving irrigation systems and high-efficiency plumbing fixtures, and Energy Star-certified appliances. As a result, the building has energy cost savings of over 12% compared to similar sites.

The project deployed sustainable construction practices, including pollution prevention and waste management, resulting in over 50% of construction waste being diverted from landfills. Additionally, the site location has access to multiple transit options and is within walking distance of numerous amenities, reducing vehicle usage and promoting a healthier lifestyle for residents.

“We are very pleased to achieve LEED Gold Certification for The Broadview at Vanderbilt,” said Bob Shepko, President of Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions. “This designation is a testament to our commitment to working with our clients and partners to develop innovative and responsible student communities through sustainable building practices.”

About Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions

Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, LLC provides development, asset/property management, and other real estate services to higher education with a focus on public-private partnerships that underpin the strategic vision of an institution. The company offers public-private partnership (P3) solutions for funding and delivery of capital plans, including residential, academic, administrative and faculty offices, research, athletic/recreation, student centers, dining, parking and infrastructure. Since its inception in 2009, Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions has developed more than $1.3 billion in student housing assets for colleges and universities across the United States.

Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions is part of Balfour Beatty Investments, a global company focused on financing and operating the vital assets that enable societies and economies to grow: roads and railways, health and education facilities, power and water systems, places to live and places to work—the infrastructure that underpins progress. Balfour Beatty Investments is a division of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based international infrastructure group operating in construction services, support services and infrastructure investments.

About Axium Infrastructure Inc.:

Axium Infrastructure (comprised of Axium Infrastructure Inc. and its affiliated entities) is an independent portfolio management firm dedicated to generating long-term investment returns through investing in core infrastructure assets. Axium Infrastructure had over US$8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, as well as approximately US$1.5 billion in co-investments. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, and London, the firm benefits from the capabilities of a group of specialists with decades of experience acquiring, developing, financing, operating, and managing infrastructure assets. Focus is placed on assets that are supported by robust market demand and under long-term contract with creditworthy counterparties. Since 2010, the firm has invested in a diversified portfolio of over 265 infrastructure assets. For further information, including information about other infrastructure assets the firm has invested in, please visit www.axiuminfra.com.