AUDE last addressed the issue of legacy buildings in a 2008 report, so it is high time that we return to a subject that matters more and more. In managing our carbon obligations and in operating within tight financial constraints, the estates teams of today need more flexibility and creativity than ever before in getting the most possible from every building and every campus space. With capital spend in the overall Higher Education estate a clear £1bn down on its pre-pandemic levels, every university is looking to get the most from its older buildings. In the new AUDE Legacy Buildings Guide we look at these and related issues. We are grateful to Arup for their support in creating the new guide, as well as to the many AUDE members that had a helpful hand in its development.
We are very pleased to be able to publish our new tool ‘A Guide to Decarbonisation’, a project commissioned from Arup. Every AUDE member university knows that decarbonisation of the estate sits high on the institutional task list, but it can seem daunting in terms of both cost and process. Where do we start? How do we finance the multiple sub-projects involved, and schedule them into a coherent plan of action that aligns with corporate strategy? How do we prioritise between the options available to us and consider our own unique position as universities in the decisions we make?
WEBINAR: Encampments and Protests on campus
Synopsis: The Association of University Directors of Estates are working with colleagues at the Association of University Legal Practitioners and legal firm Shakespeare Martineau to bring you this session. In line with universities’ freedom of speech obligations, estates teams and university leaders want to facilitate lawful protest in ways that are safe for all, while enabling the core functions of the university to continue. Our session will help delegates think about the fine dividing lines between what is or is not acceptable protest.
Webinar: Legacy Buildings Guide with Arup
Date: 6th November 2024
Time: 10.00
Venue: Teams
Join us for the launch of the AUDE Legacy Building Guide, supported by colleagues from Arup.
As leaders in the academic sector, universities have a unique opportunity - and indeed a responsibility - to set the standard for sustainable practices. By prioritising the reuse and retrofitting of legacy buildings, universities not only conserve resources but also demonstrate a commitment to leading the charge toward a more sustainable future. The choices we make today will resonate for decades, influencing both the built environment and the broader societal approach to sustainability.
Understanding the financial challenges in Higher Education: Navigating pressures through strategic collaboration
PwC share their current thoughts on the financial sustainability of the HE Sector with a HE panel sharing their thoughts on how we can work on these challenges together cross the functions.
AUDE has published its annual Higher Education Estates Management Report (‘the EMR’) 2023, using data from August 2021 to July 2022. It is the best and most considered analysis that UK universities have to help them make the right long-term strategic decisions about their estates. Estates Directors use the report to benchmark estates activity, and for the facts and accurate data that support the biggest choices about future investment. If you have any questions regarding the EMR contact cheryl@aude.ac.uk.
With the publication of the new 'Cost of Net Zero' report and accompanying cost calculator tool, university estates directors not only have a means to calculate the overall likely cost of bringing the estate to net zero carbon, but a checklist of the kinds of activity that will need to be prioritised. As society changes we must lead that change, for instance in our support for lower carbon cost transport, electrification and the decarbonisation of the electricity supply. For those who haven’t yet started down this path, this is a good place to start, including for those who don’t want the expense of external consultancy support. For those that already have a map of where they are going and how much it will costs them this will help them sense check along the way.
AUDE set the brief on managing social and informal learning spaces (S&ILS) in the context of what AUDE’s members need to consider.
AUDE are today re-launching their existing Sustainability Leadership Scorecard (SLS), with a new look and feel and easier access. It is a free, online and available to all AUDE and EAUC members.
AUDE believes that learning and development should be at the heart of a high-performing estates and facilities management team. As part of our role we will develop your knowledge through networking, providing you with relevant resources and a variety of events.
AUDE are pleased to be partnered with the following businesses:
Over 30 years of experience across over 200 Higher and Further Education Institutions.
Multidisciplinary engineering practice Buro Happold works across sectors and scales to deliver sustainable projects and strategies for our clients, with a portfolio including over 100 Universities.
EQUANS improves lives through better living and working environments. We help to balance performance with responsibility, enabling progress in a harmonious way.
Litmus FM Services is an independent facilities management and catering consultancy which has helped Universities optimise all aspects of their facilities management and foodservice resources since 1993.
Maris Education is a division of Maris Interiors LLP and specialises in providing fast-track, design, fit-out and refurbishment solutions for universities.
Provelio are leading experts in the management, delivery and digitisation of estates, programmes and projects across the property and construction sectors. We specialise in estates management thinking; and seek to do work that integrates space, energy, projects and operations.
Your Trusted Partner in Education
With over 30 years FF&E experience Southernsbroadstock offer a consultative approach to ensure we deliver a solution which is tailored to your furniture needs.
SSE Energy Solutions is a division of SSE that delivers ‘Business Energy’ electricity & gas supply as well as ‘Distributed Energy’ infrastructure solutions to public and private businesses across the UK and Ireland.
