University work 'on the rise'

摘要

Practices are reporting a resurgence of work in the higher education sector as universities face competition for students. In recent months, firms have seen a growing number offender notices and resurrection of long-running schemes, many of which stalled amid the uproar over tuition fee hikes. Peter Clegg of Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios said: 'Universities had been in a state of shock with higher fees and the recession. Some just pulled the plug on projects. 'Now universities, especially those in the Russell Group, have realised that fees aren't going to make much difference and are getting going again.' Clegg said higher education clients were increasingly looking at refurbishment projects and their estates in-depth.