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06/12/2016

Work Continues On £20.2m Glasgow Student Accommodation Project

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Graham Construction is continuing work on a £20.2 million student accommodation project in Glasgow.

The contractor is building the new 330-bed facility at the former A-Listed Elgin Place Congregational Church on Bath Street.

The 12-storey scheme is being delivered on the site of two former nightclubs, which were demolished following a fire 12 years ago.

Recently, 30 civil engineering students from the University of Strathclyde were given a tour of the city-centre project. The visit is part of a mentoring programme being delivered and supported by Graham.

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The students heard about the large-scale projects foundations, as well as hearing about design processes and site management including health and safety, environmental planning and how contractors work with the overall supply chain.

GRAHAM Construction's Regional Director, Gary Holmes, said: "It was privilege to welcome so many aspiring engineers onto one of our most high-profile projects within the city. We're always keen to share our expertise with students, trainees, graduates and apprentices, helping to develop the workforce of tomorrow.

"The Bath Street development is an extremely interesting construction project, especially given its central location within Glasgow. The students were really keen to hear about the many different aspects which we consider when undertaking a contract and we were happy to show them the building as it develops."

The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2017.

University of Strathclyde students visiting the project site.

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