Work has started in Edinburgh’s BioQuarter on a new two-storey 1200 sqm modular building, which will provide a mix of specialist office and lab space.

The start of these works brings the value of construction projects currently taking place at Edinburgh BioQuarter to over £200m.

Derek McCrindle, Head of Business Infrastructure at Scottish Enterprise, said: “Edinburgh BioQuarter is one of the most significant long-term programmes Scottish Enterprise has undertaken to accelerate growth in the Life Sciences sector.

“Demand has outstripped supply at Nine, demonstrating the pull of the location as a base for Life Science businesses.

“Edinburgh BioQuarter offers something truly unique with access to world-class researchers, scientists, healthcare staff and patients all in one place.”

The development follows on from the success of Nine, Edinburgh BioQuarter’s first commercial building, which is now fully occupied.

Hans Möller, Director, Edinburgh BioQuarter, said: “I’m delighted to see work starting on the new building which will increase the number of new and growing companies based here. The offering at Edinburgh BioQuarter - with all its clinical, research and academic expertise - as a place to base your life sciences company is, in many ways, unrivalled.”

The building will open in early 2018 and is situated in the south of Edinburgh BioQuarter.