Contractor appointed for new Aberdeen exhibition and conference centre

Henry Boot Developments and Aberdeen City Council have appointed Robertson Group as the main contractor to deliver the multi-million pound Aberdeen exhibition and conference centre.

The contract entails site preparation works, including ground and infrastructure works, as well as building the new arena and conference centre and one of the three on-site hotels.

The new Aberdeen exhibition and conference centre will provide four times the exhibition space available at the current AECC, and increase the maximum capacity to 12,500 in the arena. The new facility is a key element of Aberdeen City Council’s Strategic Infrastructure Plan to grow the city’s economy.

Nick Harris of Henry Boot Developments commented:
 “Following the sod cutting last month, I am very pleased that we are now in a position to appoint Robertson Group as the contractor to deliver this vital project and I am looking forward to working with them over the next three years.”

Aberdeen City Council Leader, Councillor Jenny Laing said: “Work on the site should really advance now that a contractor has been appointed and it will be exciting to see the development take shape over the coming months.

“The new AECC is a vital part of ensuring Aberdeen can compete on a global basis with other major cities and also for its future prosperity as it will attract bigger names in entertainment, as well as more international events and conferences.”