The Traditional Design-to-Build Process is Broken

70%
70% of Education Construction Projects go over Budget - with Average Overruns of 25%.
[RICS Global Construction & UK National Audit Office]
75%
75% of Education Estate Projects are Delivered Late.
[AUDE & Education Estates UK & Arcadis International Construction]
<10%
Less than 10% of Masterplans are ever Delivered as Originally Conceived - Most are Partially Implemented or Shelved.
[Association of University Directors of Estates & AUDE]
45%
45% of Higher Education Capital Projects Undergo Major Scope Changes During Construction.
[Higher Education Design Quality Forum & AUDE]

How TaskSpace Eliminates These Scenarios

Evidence-Based. Insight-Led. Built to Last.

1. One Team

Traditional procurement separates disciplines - architecture, cost consultancy, project management, mechanical and electrical engineering, and more - into fragmented appointments. That siloed structure often leads to miscommunication, duplication of effort, and blurred accountability. At TaskSpace, we operate differently. We bring all the core disciplines together under one roof - a single, expert-led delivery team working to one strategic vision. From the earliest estate planning conversations to post-occupancy care, we take full responsibility for every stage. This integrated approach gives our clients greater clarity, tighter control, and complete confidence - connecting vision to reality through a unified team and seamless process.​

2. From Vision to Viability: A Masterplanned Approach​

Creating a future-proof estate isn’t about one-off projects. It’s about understanding the big picture - and having a clear, structured approach to turning bold ambition into viable delivery.​

At TaskSpace, our methodology isn’t just about how we build - it’s how we guide better decision-making from day one.

Our model is shaped by experience, grounded in education-sector realities, and focused on results. That’s why schools, colleges, and universities trust us to shape long-term estate strategies and deliver the projects that follow.

3. Design with Discipline - and to Budget​

Design sits at the heart of everything we do - but never at the expense of feasibility. We work to defined budgets from the start, using financial boundaries to spark sharper ideas and smarter problem-solving. The result? Confident investment, controlled delivery, and bold, achievable design that’s grounded in the realities of cost, not wishful thinking.​

4. Timelines Locked In Early​

In education, timetables don’t shift - and completion delays aren’t an option. We plan for that from the outset. Our pre-project programming tool identifies critical milestones, clarifies accountability, and aligns all parties before work begins. With a unified team and collaborative structure, we ensure delivery is not only on track - it’s guaranteed.

5. Masterplans That Can Actually Be Built​

Many masterplans are visionary - but few survive contact with the real world.​ Budget overruns, leadership change, and shifting priorities mean they often stall before breaking ground. Our approach is different.​

We bring decades of experience in education to shape masterplans that are both aspirational and buildable. Every phase is tested against viability: timelines, budgets, site constraints, and existing infrastructure. We think big, but we plan for delivery - creating strategies that stand the test of time and evolve with purpose, not compromise.