Education
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When you partner with CBRE, your dynamic learning environment comes to life in your buildings, as well as your teaching. We can install cutting-edge sensors to provide data to power everything from predictive maintenance, through to student safety and energy consumption. It’s information that can drive savings and decision-making – and it’s all visible to your estate teams via intuitive dashboards.
The challenges faced by education estates
Higher education is undergoing rapid change. AI and emerging technologies are reshaping learning models and raising expectations, with students increasingly viewing universities through a customer lens.
As a result, campus excellence is no longer defined by compliance or buildings alone, but by the ability to deliver vibrant, well‑maintained spaces, seamless experiences for students and staff and the flexibility to adapt to change - while maximising value for every pound spent.
Our approach to FM in education
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Exceptional student experiences
From their first visit, students and colleagues are drawn to a fresh, vibrant campus. Our integrated FM services – from engineering and cleaning to catering – create inspiring spaces that are always safe, operational and welcoming, supporting better outcomes and stronger rankings.
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Boosting quality, driving down cost
We combine deep experience, proven approaches and cutting-edge technology to identify efficiencies and savings opportunities. All without compromising on quality of delivery. The result for our clients can be millions of pounds in savings.
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Innovating to keep you ahead
We make it easy to deliver smart, integrated campuses – where learning environments are enhanced with technology. And where everything connects seamlessly.
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Safety-first
Our processes and approach are built on a solid, safety-first foundation. Our technicians are qualified to the highest levels. Our suppliers comply with the highest safety standards. Which means your students and teams feel completely safe, nurtured and supported, wherever they are on your estate.
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Reducing your carbon impact
We can introduce no-cost and low-cost digital and maintenance approaches that align your asset strategy and net zero targets. These capabilities allow us to predict maintenance schedules, prolong the life of your assets – and drive down energy consumption.
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Making the most of your space
The amount of space you need – and the uses you put it to – is an ever -evolving picture. We’re here to help you navigate changes in learning delivery – including blended learning. We can create flexible, multi-use spaces – and empower you to share them with your local community.
Case Study: Northumbria University at Newcastle: Providing student scholarships
UNN’s students come from some of the most under-represented groups in higher education. Inspired by the university’s inclusive approach, we’ve committed to providing funding for two postgraduate students on real estate-related masters programmes.
These scholarships help students to meet their living costs – and they complement the undergraduate scholarships we provide.
Helping to promote DEI in education is an important aspect of our partnership with the university – and we’re thoroughly vested in the success of the institution and its students.
Case Study: University of Westminster: Reducing costs and boosting student satisfaction
Problems with water temperature in some of the University of Westminster’s student accommodation resulted in high levels of call-outs and complaints.
We installed sensors that detect drops in water temperature before they become a problem for students in halls of residence.
This shift to predictive maintenance has resulted in a significant reduction in costly call-outs. It has also provided total visibility of assets and the maintenance they require.
Case Study: Sheffield Hallam University: Creating a vibrant, multi-purpose space satisfaction
Sheffield Hallam’s atrium has been at the heart of the university for 30 years. But a need to encourage people back to the campus, and ongoing maintenance issues, meant there was a need to refurbish.
In partnership with the university, we’ve created a modern, prestige space that brings the outdoors in. There are private areas for quiet conversation, coffee bars and meeting spaces – all nestled in between planted sections.
The project has re-invigorated the area. It’s used by students, faculty and the community – and creates revenue for the university as a venue for hire. It was also highly commended in the University Impact Initiative Awards – a first for a project driven by facilities management.
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Discover why leading universities are moving away from fragmented FM models – and how a single, strategic FM partner can improve student experience, strengthen ESG performance and maximise value at a time of intense funding pressure.
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