Management School East Redevelopment at Lancaster University

08/09/26 SDA Consulting LLP are pleased to have acted as Quantity Surveyor on a redevelopment that has transformed a nearly 50 year-old building to provide cutting-edge facilities designed to meet the evolving needs of business education, research and engagement.   The building has been aligned it with the modern standards set by the new five storey West Pavilion which completed in 2021.

A new build single storey link extension was also provided.

The redevelopment which completed in Spring 2026, incorporates new and adaptive workspace solutions for staff and students, from turnkey offices and state of the art meeting rooms and lecture theatres to breakout and informal study areas that maximise accessibility for all.   It also houses a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Suite for financial analytics teaching, new careers zones, an expanded PC Lab and a contemporary café and staff lounge.

By opting for refurbishment over new construction, the redevelopment aligns with the University’s sustainability goals, resulting in an estimated 3,013 tonnes of CO2 equivalent saved during the project lifespan.

SDA provided Quantity Surveying services with the redevelopment delivered by Conlon Construction with Cassidy and Ashton providing architectural and planning consulting services, Hoare Lea and Sleater and Watson providing structural and engineering services.