Linvex creates educational spaces that inspire learning. Whether it is a university lecture hall, a school library, administrative offices, or student support facilities, we deliver safe, compliant, and engaging environments that support educational excellence.

Understanding the Education Sector

Educational institutions are complex environments with unique demands:

  • Safety is non-negotiable — safeguarding, fire safety, and health and safety regulations are paramount
  • Heavy use — spaces must withstand thousands of daily interactions from students, staff, and visitors
  • Term-time constraints — much of the work must be completed during holidays, with strict deadlines for reopening
  • Budget sensitivity — public funding requires demonstrable value for money
  • Diverse needs — a single institution may require classrooms, offices, laboratories, social spaces, and specialist facilities

What We Deliver

Classroom and Teaching Spaces

We refurbish and fit out classrooms and lecture theatres with:

  • Durable furniture — desks, chairs, and storage that withstand heavy student use
  • Interactive technology — interactive whiteboards, projectors, and screen-sharing systems
  • Flexible layouts — moveable furniture and partition walls that allow rooms to adapt to different teaching styles
  • Acoustic treatment — managing noise levels so that teachers and students can communicate clearly

Libraries and Learning Resource Centres

Libraries are evolving from quiet reading rooms into collaborative learning hubs. We design modern library spaces with:

  • Study zones — individual and group study areas with appropriate acoustic separation
  • IT provision — integrated power and data for student devices
  • Flexible shelving — mobile and adjustable shelving systems
  • Comfortable seating — a mix of formal and informal seating to encourage use

Administrative Offices

The staff who run educational institutions need efficient, comfortable workspaces. We provide the same quality of office fit-out for school administration as we do for corporate clients — ergonomic desking, good lighting, meeting rooms, and kitchen facilities.

Student Support and Wellbeing Spaces

Increasingly important in modern education, we design dedicated spaces for student support services:

  • Counselling rooms — acoustically private spaces for sensitive conversations
  • Wellbeing hubs — calm, inviting environments for relaxation and support
  • Multi-faith rooms — respectful, flexible spaces for prayer and reflection

Washroom Refurbishment

Student washrooms take a particularly heavy beating. We install robust, vandal-resistant fixtures and fittings with easy-clean surfaces that maintain hygiene standards throughout the term.

Reception and Entrance Areas

School and university receptions need to manage visitor access, provide a welcoming first impression, and comply with safeguarding requirements. We design reception areas with secure entry systems, signing-in facilities, and clear wayfinding.

Safety and Compliance

Every education project we undertake is designed to comply with:

  • DfE Building Bulletin standards — BB93 (acoustics), BB100 (design guidance), and BB101 (ventilation)
  • Safeguarding requirements — secure boundaries, controlled access, and appropriate lines of sight
  • Fire safety — compliant escape routes, detection, alarm systems, and emergency lighting
  • Equality Act 2010 — full accessibility for students and staff with disabilities
  • DDA compliance — ramps, lifts, accessible washrooms, and hearing loops

Working Within Term Dates

We understand the immovable deadline of the start of term. Our project management is geared around educational calendars, with detailed programmes that ensure works are completed and the building is ready for occupation when students return.

Our Approach

  1. Early engagement — working with school leadership and estates teams to plan around the academic calendar
  2. Design — functional, inspiring spaces that support teaching and learning
  3. Procurement — competitive pricing through our established supply chain
  4. Construction — delivery within the holiday window, with contingency plans for any overrun
  5. Handover — clean, ready-to-use spaces with all compliance documentation

Why Choose Linvex

With over 40 years of experience, we have delivered refurbishment projects for primary schools, secondary schools, sixth form colleges, and universities. We understand the unique pressures of the education sector — the tight timelines, the safety imperatives, and the need for durability — and we deliver projects that serve students and staff for years to come.