Higher Education Sector

From protecting historic buildings and maintaining cutting-edge research facilities to ensuring student safety and environmental compliance, we deliver integrated solutions that help estates teams create safer, more sustainable learning spaces.  

As a trusted partner across major university frameworks including NEUPC and SUPC, we understand the unique demands of higher education environments. 

Expert Campus Asbestos Management  

Managing legacy materials in university buildings requires careful consideration and expert handling.  

Through our UKAS-accredited services and NexGen platform, your estates team gains real-time visibility of compliance data and practical guidance. This powerful combination enables confident decision-making and streamlined reporting for your institution.  

Our flexible service delivery works around your academic schedule, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and research activities while maintaining the highest safety standards. 

Supporting Your Campus Evolution  

As your campus develops new research facilities, student accommodation and teaching spaces alongside historic buildings, you need reliable environmental and surveying expertise.  

Our comprehensive approach considers both the preservation of heritage features and the demands of modern educational facilities, ensuring your campus can evolve while maintaining its character and meeting regulatory requirements.  

• UKAS Accredited Asbestos testing, inspection and management 
• Environmental due diligence 
• Air quality assessments 
• Building compliance services 
• Measured Building Surveys 
• 3D Modelling 

We work closely with your estates teams to support safe, sustainable campus development, providing the detailed assessments and surveys that protect your institution’s future. 

Specialist Higher Education Solutions  

Your research facilities present unique challenges around radiation protection, environmental controls and safety systems.  

We understand the unique demands of research environments, providing specialist services including: 

• Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) services 
• Laboratory decommissioning expertise 
• Radiation safety training 
• Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA) support 
• Lab contamination monitoring 
• Research facility compliance assessments  

Our expertise through our company, Lucion Radiation Protection Services Ltd, extends from standard laboratory spaces to specialist research facilities, ensuring comprehensive protection across your campus. 

Sustainable Campus Development  

Universities are leading the charge in environmental responsibility, and your campus needs practical support to achieve its sustainability goals. Through our specialist environmental and sustainability company, Lucion Delta-Simons Ltd, we help estates teams develop and implement effective carbon reduction strategies, improve energy efficiency, and create healthier learning environments.  

Through clear reporting and measurable outcomes, we’ll help you demonstrate your progress toward sustainability targets and support your institution’s environmental leadership position. 

Long-Term Partnership  

As the international student market changes, and requirements for development, refurbishment or divestment of university buildings is required, long-term trusted support is required to ensure smooth projects and transitions. 

Your estates team needs more than just service providers – you need partners who understand your long-term vision. Our collaborative approach includes dedicated account management, flexible scheduling around your academic calendar, and support for funding applications.  

We also invest in your academic community through free training programmes, graduate employment opportunities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.  

By working together, we help you build future-ready campuses.