Educational construction consultants
We know the importance of constructing educational facilities that are high quality and fit for the next generation. That’s why, at Pulse Consult, we’re here to provide expert consulting and advice for projects across schools, colleges and universities.
From funding and contracts to fit-out and aftercare, our experienced team has completed a substantial portfolio of over 200 projects, on time, within budget and with minimal disruption to the educational environments.
Shaping learning environments with precision
Why choose Pulse for your next education building construction project?
Through our consulting work on the construction of multiple educational projects, we’ve earned an outstanding track record for delivering positive, practical learning environments for a diverse portfolio of clients across schools, academies, trusts and universities.
In fact, we’ve worked with some of the largest educational institutions in the country, including London South Bank University, University of Leicester and Nottingham Trent University.
From laboratories, student unions and learning hubs to accommodation and full campuses, we have a deep appreciation of the how the construction of educational facilities work, so we approach the sector and stakeholder priorities with a proactive, hands-on manner. We’ll often start by basing ourselves within your offices, getting first-hand experience of your challenges and building strong relationships with your team.
From there, our project managers and cost consultants pave the way for a successful, smooth-running project – managing budgets and timelines, analysing tenders, procuring suppliers, monitoring progress and delivering bespoke learning environments that are best in class.
Pulse have been a valuable extension of our Estates team… a strong management approach to getting results whilst balancing the need for stakeholder engagement and detail in cost planning schemes.
Stephen Holgate
|Director of Projects
|University of Leicester
Why Pulse?
Our education facilities consulting services
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Optimising your entire estate
Whether you’re creating a new school building or modernising an ageing (or even listed) university estate, we’re here to help. With extensive experience of consulting on educational buildings and strategic master planning, we’ll assess your needs, evaluate your assets and make sure you’ve got all the flexibility, efficiency and digital capability you require, long into the future.
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Securing & maximising funding
However complex your project, we’re here to build strong foundations that keep it on track, every step of the way. We’ll engage stakeholders from the start, set realistic schedules and budgets, proactively manage risk, help you secure funding and put effective, value-added systems in place, including robust procurement processes and watertight contracts.
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Hitting your sustainability targets
We know the education sector is under increasing pressure to create more sustainable, environmentally responsible learning environments. Our team has vast experience in sensitively upgrading ageing campuses and listed buildings, raising clients’ green credentials and implementing strategies to reduce carbon impact.
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Ensuring compliance & governance
With an in-depth understanding of the governance and regulatory standards required in the education sector, including DfE guidelines, we’re here to make sure you achieve compliance. We’ll also apply rigorous safeguarding from start to finish, managing logistics to get your project safely delivered, without impacting your learners.
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Delivering exceptional environments
From business case appraisals and stakeholder engagement to overseeing work being done on the ground, we’ll meticulously manage your project at every stage to bring you high quality learning environments that meet the needs of stakeholders and students alike. We’ll provide the flexibility needed to deliver a diverse curriculum and adopt a multi-academic approach, all in a future-proofed environment that minimises repair, maintenance and energy costs.
The stats that matter for educational building construction
> 100
HE projects delivered
> 125
schools and FE projects delivered
15
award wins
Some of our education clients
Frequently asked questions
What is educational building construction?
The construction of educational buildings is a very specialised sector. The goal is to create safe, functional and inspiring spaces that support first-class learning and modern teaching methods. Whether starting from scratch with a new building or refurbishing an existing facility to meet today’s standards, educational building construction is a complex and logistical challenge that requires a deep understanding of how to deliver spaces designed to last for generations.
What does an educational building consultant do?
An educational building consultant is a specialist professional who oversees all building and construction-related projects from inception to completion, including:
- Strategic planning
- Finance and funding
- Procurement
- Design
- Compliance
- Maintenance
- Cost control
- Contract administration
They are there to take the headache out of the complexity building works may cause to teachers and governors.
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Arrange a meeting with one of our educational facilities construction consultants
Transform your next project and let our experts provide you with first class results. Contact our director, Graham Black, today.
