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Work begins on Aberdeen student accommodation complex

Source: http://www.scottishconstructionnow.com

Construction work has begun on a £16 million student accommodation development in Aberdeen.Focused on sustainability and technology this next generation of student accommodation will meet the needs of the newest university generation.The development is located on the former tyre depot at the corner of Willowbank Road and Hardgate and will serve both Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen.Carlisle-based Northern Developments has started work on a 222 en-suite student bedroom scheme which received planning consent in 2016.The firm has delivered more than 1,000 student beds across the North of England and bring 32 years’ experience in design and build delivery.Aberdeenshire sub-contractor Andrew Cowie Ltd has started groundworks on the site and the project will be complete in the summer of 2018 for September arrivals.