Equans works with university estates across the country to deliver new build, refurbishment, retrofit, facilities management, smart building solutions and low carbon energy technologies; as well as taking equity stakes in the projects we deliver.
Our ambition is to work collaboratively with our partners to enrich the student experience, offer state-of-the-art learning and leisure facilities and support with driving down carbon emissions.
There are almost 200 university estates across the UK and on average, they are spending about a fifth of their total property costs on energy. With a nationwide target of reaching net zero carbon by 2050, universities have less than 30 years to decarbonise and Equans is primed to support these goals become a reality.
"We’ve been really lucky to be working with Equans on this project, and they have been great to work with – not just on the build, but also in terms of their willingness to support tours and to support learning with our students."
- Professor Zoe Robinson, Professor of Sustainability in Higher Education at Keele University
We can:
- Design, build and deliverWe design, build and deliver new student accommodation and refurbish existing facilities – transforming tired buildings into high-quality, high-tech and energy efficient residences.
- Provide ongoing maintenanceWe provide comprehensive 24/7 facilities management and maintenance services to support the demands of higher education estates.
- Work around youWe operate successfully within college and university campuses, both during term time and to the very tight timescales outside of the academic calendar.
- InvestWe can invest In the work we deliver by taking equity stakes in the project – demonstrating our long-term commitment to an institution.
- Source fundingWe can help to source and secure green funding and government grants to support with the delivery of low carbon technologies on campus.