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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
Surveying in the education sector is becoming increasingly important as schools, colleges, and universities face growing demands for safety and efficiency. Accurate measured surveys allow staff to understand structural conditions, space use, and accessibility. This data helps plan maintenance, refurbishments, and compliance with safety and building regulations.
In 2023, England had around 21,600 state schools educating 8.4 million pupils. These schools manage roughly 64,000 buildings, many needing urgent investment. The Department for Education estimates school buildings require £11.4 billion in repairs. Surveys provide detailed information to prioritise work and guide spending.
Modern technology, such as laser scanning and underground utility detection, allows surveyors to gather highly accurate data quickly. This information supports long-term planning and ensures future-ready learning environments.
A BROCHURE TO EDUCATION SURVEYING
How can our education brochure help you?
- Hear directly from clients through testimonials
- Explore real case studies from completed education projects
- See the trusted clients we’ve worked with across the sector
- Review our accreditations that give you confidence in compliance and quality
- Understand our process and how we deliver accurate, reliable survey data
When it comes to surveying in the education sector, precision and trust are everything. From planning through to delivery, our expertise helps clients save time, reduce risk, and ensure projects are built on a solid foundation of data. Learn more by downloading our guide below.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SURVEYING
IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR
Surveying educational institutions at all levels, from primary schools to universities, requires precision, expertise, and careful planning. Our surveyors are trained in live environments conducting measured building, topographical, and underground utility surveys.
Safety and minimal disruption are always prioritised. Each team member carries a valid CSCS card and is fully briefed on each site before attending. This ensures surveys are efficient, accurate, and suited to the specific requirements of every educational setting. Our approach delivers reliable data to support safe, functional, and future-ready learning environments.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS:
Measured surveys of primary schools ensure learning environments are safe, accessible, and suited to young children’s needs. Accurate building data supports maintenance, refurbishments, and compliance with safety regulations.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS:
Surveying secondary schools assesses space utilisation, condition, and capacity as student numbers grow. Detailed measurements help modernise facilities, improve energy efficiency, and meet curriculum requirements.
COLLEGES:
Measured surveys at colleges provide essential information for managing multi-use buildings and specialist facilities such as workshops or labs. This supports layout planning, accessibility improvements, and future expansion.
UNIVERSITIES:
Measured surveys at universities capture complex building layouts, heritage structures, and large campuses. The data supports long-term estate management, refurbishment planning, and digital twin creation for efficient facilities management.
