Learning. Uninterrupted.
Ensuring facilities perform, so education can excel.
Specialist Education Services Designed Around Learning
We maintain and refurbish education estates to create safe, compliant, and future-ready environments that enhance learning, wellbeing, and institutional success.
RESPONSIVE REPAIRS
When issues arise, learning shouldn’t stop.
• 24/7 emergency callouts to keep facilities safe and operational.
• Fast-track term-time repairs with minimal disruption to learning.
• Reactive maintenance for everything from minor fixes to urgent safety issues.
CAPITAL WORKS & REFURBISHMENT
Upgrades for modern education.
• Classrooms, labs, and communal areas transformed to support today’s learning.
• Student accommodation enhanced from en-suites to smarter layouts.
• Sports, play, and outdoor spaces upgraded to enrich student life.
• Fast-track summer works delivered on time, every time.
SUSTAINABLE DECARBONISATION
Efficient, resilient, future-ready estates.
• Energy retrofits to cut costs and carbon.
• HVAC and lighting upgrades that boost comfort and concentration.
• Renewable technologies to drive progress toward net-zero goals.
• Insulation and enhancements that deliver long-term efficiency and resilience.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE
Protecting estates, budgets, and learning.
• Lifecycle asset management to maximise estate performance.
• Preventive maintenance schedules aligned with academic calendars.
• Cost-efficient programmes that extend asset life and budgets.
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
Protecting students, staff, and reputation.
• Fire safety and asbestos management delivered by accredited specialists.
• Full regulatory compliance for inspection-ready estates.
• DBS-cleared teams with strict access controls for safeguarding confidence.
• Safe work segregation that protects live learning environments.
SPECIALIST FIT-OUTS
Durable finishes for demanding spaces.
• Anti-graffiti treatments and durable finishes for high-traffic areas.
• Advanced M&E systems installed and maintained for reliability.
• Acoustic upgrades that create calm, focused classrooms.
• Specialist cleaning services tailored to the needs of educational estates.
Understanding Education’s Unique Challenges
Every education estate must strike a balance between safety, budget, and continuity. Our approach is built around your priorities.
• Term-Time Sensitivity: 500+ education projects delivered, maximising downtime so major works never disrupt learning.
• Budget Control: Transparent pricing and planned maintenance for confidence, predictability, and value.
• Safety & Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS checks, high-visibility uniforms, and strict access protocols.
• Minimal Disruption: Phased scheduling and safe segregation so learning always comes first.
Primary & Secondary Schools
Classroom upgrades, toilet facility improvements, playground enhancements.
Academies & Multi-Academy Trusts
Large-scale refurbishment programmes and ongoing maintenance contracts.
Universities & Colleges
Student accommodation modernisation, facility upgrades, campus-wide maintenance.
Specialist Education Facilities
Tailored solutions for unique educational environments.
With decades of experience, we deliver safely, consistently, and without disrupting learning.
• Sector Expertise: 55 years’ experience from classrooms to campuses, ensuring smooth delivery and lasting results.
• National Reach, Local Delivery: UK-wide capability with responsive local teams.
• Uncompromising Compliance: Proactive safety management and full regulatory adherence.
• Flexible Scheduling: Works planned around the academic calendar so learning continues uninterrupted.
University of Nottingham Halls of Residence
Refurbishment
PROJECT
Duration: 12 Weeks
Contract Value: £736,000
Project Size: 479 Bedrooms + 70 Communal Areas
We delivered two projects in parallel: refreshing the Cripps Hall area (including Lower Cripps) and Cavendish (Chatsworth & Hardwick Halls). The works covered multiple Halls of Residence, including student bedrooms, en-suite and shared bathrooms, corridors, staircases, and a range of communal areas – all redecorated and re-floored in time for the new academic year.
INNOVATION
The project required new carpets and vinyl across the halls. By sourcing an alternative UK-based manufacturer, we ensured more reliable delivery, reduced costs, and cut the carbon footprint compared to the originally specified European supplier.
Keeping supply chains local is one of the ways CLC strengthens environmental sustainability while supporting the regional economy. In addition, old furniture was collected by a local charity, reducing waste and giving back to the community.
SOLUTION
Education projects bring unique challenges with tight deadlines and strict quality standards. To meet these demands, we assigned a dedicated core team, maintained rigorous quality control on site, and carefully planned resources throughout delivery.
The refurbishments had to be completed within the summer break, requiring close coordination with the client, consultants, and hall managers. Phased planning and our ability to work effectively alongside other providers ensured smooth progress while safeguarding operatives and the campus environment.
RESULT
Across both halls, we refurbished 479 bedrooms and around 70 communal areas, including a 1,250m² common room. The spaces are now refreshed and ready to welcome new students.
CLC has delivered multiple residence refurbishments for the University, as well as additional redecoration and maintenance projects outside of the main framework. This ongoing partnership continues to deliver value for the University, its students, and all project partners including consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
