2. The problem …
●The FE sector is now in a period of retrenchment which
is unlikely to end before the next election
●Funds for capital projects are elusive
●Operational revenue is declining, making it difficult for
colleges to service private sector loans
●The cost of operating and maintaining existing building
stock is escalating at a rate above general inflation
●With unemployment rising, educational need is
increasing
3. The solution …
●Improve space utilisation
●Elimination of surplus accommodation
●Reduction in number of sites
●Disposal of surplus estate
●Exploitation of economies of scale
●More efficient use of capital funds by
employing value-engineering techniques
to architectural design
4. Efficient use of capital funds …
●Many modern FE buildings are a testament to hubris
and extravagance
●Reversion to fundamentals is now required
●Space planning, operability & maintainability are the
keys to successful development
●Value engineering is the technique required
●Functionality, flexibility and space efficiency of
internal spaces should be the priority
5. Project Sponsors assist clients ..
●To make estate development plans at a
strategic level
●To resolve conflicts & resourcing issues
at project stakeholder level
●To establish key functional requirements
●To appoint consultants
●To report progress against performance
benchmarks
●To mediate between design teams and
senior management
6. Why Andrew Wyatt?
●He is an engineer by profession, but one trained in cost
control, architectural design and project management
●He has completed many successful FE projects as a
designer, space planner, project manager, safety
coordinator and project sponsor
●He can operate at a strategic level
●He has the ability to communicate clearly, concisely &
effectively with both construction professionals & client
staff at all levels
●He has an unswerving commitment to function in
design, value & cost effectiveness
7. Past clients ...
●Carlisle College
●Knowsley Community College
●Barnsley College
●City College Manchester
●Ridge Danyers College
●Aquinas 6th Form College Stockport
●Oldham College
8. Contact details ..
Dr Andrew Wyatt:
Yew Tree House
Scar Street
Grassington
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 5AS
Tel: 01756-753075
Mob: 07912-390565
Email:
andrew@badgergate.com
Skype: badgergate
