. The STAG Student Lodge could accommodate up to 150 students in each residence. The idea of partnering with STAG properties came as a result of huge demand for student accommodation in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Owing to time constraints and lack of capital, the university had to find means of providing student accommodation for the 2013 intake. The Lodge was then constructed in August 2012 and by January 2013 it was ready to accommodate students. On average it would have taken two years to complete a brick and mortar structure as compared to six months to complete the STAG Student Lodge. . The STAG Student Lodge was a more affordable student housing alternative for the university. There was no direct charge from the university for construction. The 15 year lease agreement between the university and STAG properties was cost effective as compared to building a new residence from the university's budget. Maintenance costs of the Lodge were covered by STAG properties during the 15 year lease agreement period. . The durability of the building was equally good as compared to the brick and mortar structures. It was guaranteed to last more than 50 years and was able to withstand bad weather conditions.