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How can we create campuses that work harder for students and staff?

Investment in education is about more than buildings. It’s about creating environments that support great teaching and positive learning experiences. Across schools and universities, demand is rising and many facilities are no longer suited to how people teach, research and study today.

As expectations around quality, sustainability and student experience grow, institutions face hard choices about where to spend limited budgets. Many are taking a more strategic approach – using estate plans and asset strategies to decide where to invest, what to refurbish and how to balance immediate pressures with long-term value.

How we help
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Smarter estate planning

We help you make confident, future‑focused decisions about your estate – prioritising investment, testing options and building strong business cases that support your academic mission.

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Future-ready spaces

We help create flexible facilities that can evolve as teaching models and technology change. Loose-fit designs and shorter fit-out cycles keep spaces relevant without major remodelling.

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Resilient estates

Carbon reduction and whole‑life thinking are built in from the start – creating estates that are efficient, resilient and ready for the demands ahead.

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Effective engagement

We work constructively with staff, students and wider stakeholders – turning their priorities and feedback into practical, workable solutions.

Putting student experience front and centre

We’ve partnered with more than 500 education clients worldwide, supporting over £20bn of capital projects. We understand how education estates are funded, governed and used – and what it takes to deliver facilities that improve learning outcomes.

Our teams work across the full spectrum – from schools to world-class research universities, delivering teaching spaces, labs, auditoria, student accommodation and sports complexes. From early strategy and planning through to delivery and handover, we align cost, risk and programme to keep projects moving and investment on track.

We are experts at delivering in busy, live campus settings. This calls for a disciplined approach to safety and logistics, ensuring that students and staff can keep working without disruption. Sustainability shapes every decision. By focusing on low-carbon materials, smarter energy systems, and whole-life performance, we help institutions cut emissions and operating costs today, while building estates that will support the next generation of students.

PROJECTS

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Supporting a major schools development in Riyadh with Misk Schools

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United Kingdom

Setting a clear path to net zero with Coventry University

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United Kingdom

Retrofitting Northcote House for net-zero impact with University of Exeter

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United Kingdom

Modernising the Institute of Genetics and Cancer with University of Edinburgh

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South Africa

Enabling solar power generation with Stellenbosch University

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Australia

Creating a new law school hub with Macquarie University

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Oman

Creating a new campus with ABA Oman International School

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INSIGHTS

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Market intelligence:

Economic conditions boost Hong Kong construction

23 Mar 26

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Report:

Global construction 2025

8 Jul 25

2 min read

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Thought leadership: Tackling the challenges of building regulations

13 Feb 25

6 min read

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Thought leadership: UK Autumn Budget 2024

4 Nov 24

4 min read

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Interview: University aims for sustainability excellence

15 Feb 22

9 min read

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NEWS

The latest education news

Appointments

Appointed to Scotland's National Centre for Music 

16 Feb 26

2 min read

Responsible business

Turner & Townsend commits to 10 scholarships

21 Jan 26

2 min read

Appointments
Turner & Townsend appointed to support DfE

3 Nov 25

2 min read

Industry news
US cities most expensive places to build globally

8 Jul 25

6 min read

Appointments
Appointed to NEUPC Framework

3 Jul 25

2 min read

Appointments
Decarbonisation with the University of Sheffield

19 Feb 25

2 min read

Responsible business
£1m raised for Action for Children

22 Jan 25

3 min read

Appointments
Driving public sector excellence with NEPRO3

4 Sept 24

2 min read

Industry news
Construction growth faces skills shortage issue

19 Jun 24

5 min read

Appointments
Support for the North West Cambridge development

8 May 24

3 min read

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