Meeting the challenges posed by the need to provide facilities
of a standard capable of attracting an ever more discerning student
population can prove extremely difficult especially in a
recessionary economy.
property portfolio management
The ability of a university to manage and develop its property
estate effectively and to provide adequate low cost residential
accommodation for its students will be an important determining
factor in its success and key to its ability to attract a vibrant
student population.
Our team has developed a broad range of expertise acting for
universities in areas of law relevant to these issues
including:
- property development
- property-related tax
- property portfolio management
- town and country planning
- student unions
- student accommodation
- health and safety
- environmental.
planning
Our detailed understanding of the planning system and how to
make it work for HEIs means we can find the best solution for your
situation.
Our planning work includes:
- major development projects, including residential and
educational schemes
- section 106 agreements and other related planning and
infrastructure agreements, particularly on social welfare and
sustainability issues
- licensed premises enforcement issues and other associated
matters
- preparation and advocacy at local planning inquiries and
hearings
- listed buildings and conservation areas
- waste issues.
construction
Construction by universities directly reflects the relative
increase in funding and the needs of increased participation. The
demands imposed by sustainable construction requirements and the
need to build striking and iconic structures which attract students
has meant that construction projects in the sector are becoming
ever more complex and expensive.
Our team can help to ensure that the risk for the university is
minimised and that the prospect of on-time and on-budget delivery
is enhanced.
View examples of recent work we have done
for other higher education institutions.
