Refurbishments and Artificial Intelligence top the list of solutions the UK’s school, college and university facilities & IT procurement professionals are sourcing for their 2025 projects, according to our exclusive data.
The findings have been revealed as the industry prepares to gather at the co-located Education Forum and Education Technology Forum in London on November 11th & 12th, based on delegate requirements at the events.
Delegates registering to attend were asked which areas they needed to invest in during 2024/2025 and beyond.
While buildings and maintenance dominate Facilities & Estates requirements, the IT focus is very much on AI and edtech.
Top Education Facilities products & solutions 2025 (Top 10):
Refurbishment
Building Maintenance (Planned)
Design & Build
Health & Safety
CCTV
Classroom Furniture
Fire Safety
Project Management
Smart Building Technology
Air Conditioning
Top Education IT products & solutions 2025 (Top 10)
AI
Computers/Laptops/Tablets
Immersive Technology
AV Equipment
Virtual Reality Technology
Curriculum Creation/Auditing Software
Interactive Learning Technology
TVs/Screens/Monitors
Admin & Registration
Cloud Services
To find out more about the Education Forum, visit https://education-forum.co.uk.