What does this mean for responsible bodies?
The Department for Education has published provisional capital funding allocations for 2026/27, including School Condition Allocation (SCA) and the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
Comprehensive, professional building support in education, healthcare and beyond
At AEC, we’re passionate about steering estates towards a more secure, more efficient and more sustainable tomorrow. We pride ourselves in helping others craft the best possible facilities for their occupants, and preserving this quality in the long term. Together, we ensure our clients gain the foundations, knowledge and reassurance to unlock every building’s true potential.
Our mission is to deliver funding and professional services that achieve the best possible outcome for our valued clients. Be it surveying every facet of a building in minute detail or collaborating on a long-term estate strategy. Directing a project to a successful, cost-efficient outcome, or winning funds for essential site improvements.
As a true multidisciplinary consultancy, whatever our clients need to manage their estate, we can provide it.
We believe nobody approaches estate management with the totality, integrity and passion that our experts do, which is why we’re highly regarded across the healthcare and education sectors.
Many only handle condition or maintenance concerns when they become urgent. We proactively identify areas for improvement to minimise the need for reactive works, saving you scheduling, cost and compliance issues down the road.
As a multidisciplinary practice, we’re always there for our clients. Our specialist knowledge helps us strategically respond to the needs of your estate as they evolve and frees your focus for other responsibilities, forging a symbiotic partnership.
We’re passionate about creating safer, better environments for all building occupants. Our dedication and extensive capabilities mean we deliver understanding and attention other firms can’t, managing all projects on your behalf.
Working with AEC means you’re treated as an individual, not a number. We’re always available to discuss any questions or concerns, knowing that long-term success is achieved with clear communication and supportive relationships.
Our broad experience and services make us the primary contact for all your estate management needs. We fill any gaps in your compliance requirements, guide successful funding bids and adapt our approach to suit your goals.
Decades of experience and a strong track record in education and healthcare ensure our services are timely, transparent and truly specialist. We work in your best interests to achieve compliance and deliver meaningful developments.
Our head office is based in Billericay, Essex; supported by satellite offices in Watford and Newcastle. This regional presence gives AEC genuine nationwide reach, enabling us to serve clients across the UK with local insight and consistent expertise.
With decades of experience in education, healthcare and wider sectors, our professionals set the benchmark for estate management across the UK. From our building surveyors, architects and project managers, to our hands-on senior management team, we’re all united in our mission to exceed our clients’ expectations.
The Department for Education has published provisional capital funding allocations for 2026/27, including School Condition Allocation (SCA) and the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed the outcome of the latest School-Based Nursery (SBN) capital funding round, marking a significant expansion of early years provision across England.
AEC is pleased to announce that we are now an accredited supplier on the Constellia marketplace, enabling public sector organisations to access our specialist estate consultancy services through a compliant procurement framework.
Constellia provides a streamlined route for public sector bodies to procure professional services efficiently and in full compliance with procurement regulations. Our inclusion on the marketplace makes it easier for organisations to engage AEC on projects that unlock value in property assets.
If you are procuring through Constellia and would like to discuss a project, please get in touch with our team below.