Universities planning major building works

摘要

Two-fifths of universities plan to start major construction projects in the next two years, according to new research by Wates. The effects of government policy on university esta tes strategies study found that more than 90 per cent of institutions plan to invest significantly in learning facilities, such as libraries, laboratories and communal study areas. A total of 87 per cent intend to improve their core teaching facilities, including lecture theatres and laboratories. Of those surveyed, 40 per cent said they were planning to start work on major construction projects worth more than £5m within the next two years.