UWE

Higher Education

Creating dynamic, flexible and collaborative academic spaces that empower discovery

We were awarded AUDE Supplier of the Year 2026 in recognition of our work with universities to create flexible, high‑performing academic environments. Our experience spans everything from estate surveys and refurbishments to major new buildings and campus masterplanning, supporting teaching, research and long‑term institutional growth.

Please contact Oliver Delucia-Crook or any of our regional offices for further details

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Our experience in numbers

74

Total number of universities we've worked with

50000

Student beds delivered

100000

Smallest HE Project (£)

70

Awards in the last 3 years

Our Higher Education Projects

Science and Engineering Building, MMU, Manchester
Higher Education

A highly sustainable new building at Manchester Metropolitan University serves as a dynamic living lab, showcasing advances in science and engineering. It bridges research, education, and the wider city region, fostering collaboration and sharing innovative solutions with the community.

Science and Engineering Building, MMU, Manchester

Henry Cotton LJMU
Higher Education

As part of Liverpool John Moores University’s largest redevelopment project, we are providing civil and structural engineering expertise to support decarbonisation and deliver modern, flexible facilities for students and staff.

Henry Cotton Building, LJMU, Liverpool

Hemisphere, Liverpool
Science & Technology

Hemisphere represents a defining moment in the regeneration of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, bringing forward a bold and sustainable new landmark shaped by the city’s architectural legacy.

Hemisphere, Liverpool

Munster Technological University, Tralee, Kerry
Higher Education

The STEM building at the Institute of Technology Tralee is part of the HEB1 Bundle, a group of six projects across Ireland delivered through a Public-Private Partnership programme.

Munster Technological University, Tralee, Kerry

Integrated Civil &  Infrastructure  Research Centre (iCAIR)
Industrial & Logistics

A state-of-the-art research centre for the University of Sheffield.

Integrated Civil & Infrastructure Research Centre (iCAIR)

LABORATORY FOR  VALIDATION &  VERIFICATION (LVV)
Industrial & Logistics

A national centre of excellence for structural dynamics research, acoustics and vibration testing for the University of Sheffield.

Laboratory for Validation Verification (LVV)

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Windmill Green
Ecofurbishment

Ecofurbishment

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Foursite

Foursite

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White City Central London

Masterplanning

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Our Approach To...

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Digital Delivery

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Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)

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Drainage
Sustainability

Sustainability

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FRA

Flood Risk Assessments

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10th Jun 26

Insite in Action: Henry Cotton Building

We've been utilising our new service to help clients maintain the structural integrity of their built assets and confidently plan for their future use. Here's an update on Liverpool John Moores University's Henry Cotton Building.

Henry Cotton LJMU
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10th Jun 26

HEB1 recognised for engineering excellence at the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards

Ireland’s first multi-site Higher Education PPP, the Higher Education Bundle 1 (HEB1) programme, is setting a new benchmark for campus development - recognised at the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards in the ‘Engineering Excellence - Design Consultants’ category.

ICE Awards
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29th May 26

Curtins Roundtable with Liverpool Innovators: Unlocking the Future of Existing Buildings

Last month, we hosted a Liverpool Innovators roundtable bringing together voices from across the built environment, public sector and innovation ecosystem to explore how the reuse and retrofit of existing buildings can support a more sustainable, adaptable Liverpool City Region.

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Our Values

Being Human

We value people as people. We believe in fostering meaningful human connections that speak to the hearts and minds of our stakeholders, to build strong powerful relationships and communities that thrive and flourish.

Integrity

We say what we mean and mean what we say. Integrity lies at the heart of everything we do. It is the constant in the choices we make which builds trust, honesty, fairness, and respect for our colleagues and our clients alike.

Impact

Impact demonstrates the immeasurable power of our shared values and collective effort to effect positive, ground-breaking change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Curiosity

We foster a culture of curiosity to help us constantly improve our work, inspire others to do better and think bigger, and to never stop learning.

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