Our sectors
Schools, universities and education campuses rely on facilities that are safe, compliant, resilient and ready to support learning every day.
At Macro, we provide specialist facilities management for the education sector, helping schools, universities, independent education providers and campus estates create better environments for students, staff and visitors.
From planned and reactive maintenance to cleaning, security, energy management, helpdesk support and compliance, we deliver integrated FM services that keep education estates running smoothly, safely and efficiently.
Whether managing a single campus or a large portfolio of schools, we bring the systems, people and expertise needed to deliver a reliable, responsive and high-quality FM service.
We move beyond reactive FM to a predictive maintenance model, using data and insight to anticipate issues before they disrupt operations.
Clean, safe spaces are essential in learning environments. Our intelligent cleaning strategies are tailored to high-footfall, high-sensitivity spaces providing predictive maintenance and waste management to ensure safe, clean and welcoming spaces.
We deliver robust, integrated security solutions to protect people, assets and reputation across campuses.
Education providers are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon and manage costs. We help deliver both.
We provide end-to-end regulatory compliance aligned with evolving standards and legislation.
Our integrated helpdesk FM24 and CAFM platform provides real-time visibility and control across your estate, enabling faster decisions, improved service delivery, and complete transparency.
The result? Greater control, improved responsiveness and smarter long-term planning across your campus
Our wider services can include reception and switchboard, mailroom, reprographics, catering support, vending, landscaping, pest control, events and hospitality, moves and churn, and other operational services.
We move beyond reactive FM to a predictive maintenance model, using data and insight to anticipate issues before they disrupt operations.
Macro delivers IFM through a management-led model rather than a single self-delivery structure. This means services are integrated, governed, and performance-managed by Macro, but delivery is flexible. Our approach allows us to select and manage specialist service providers based on each client’s objectives.
Operating in 45 countries Macro brings global FM and consultancy experience to the education sector. In the UK, we support local authorities and education bodies across more than 200 schools. In the Middle East, we apply this best practice within local regulatory frameworks and inspection regimes, helping schools navigate compliance and governance requirements with confidence
We don’t just maintain buildings, we actively improve how they perform. Our work has supported schools in achieving higher inspection ratings through operational excellence, strong governance, and consistent delivery. CAFM platforms and live dashboards provide real-time visibility of performance, compliance, and asset health, enabling better decisions and lower whole-life cost.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Schools must meet stringent health, safety, and fire regulations, and FM teams are responsible for ensuring that compliance is maintained at all times. This includes the regular testing and servicing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fixed electrical systems, as well as managing statutory building inspections and maintaining accurate records of all safety activity.
Learning Environment Quality
The physical environment has a direct impact on pupil wellbeing and attainment. FM teams maintain the conditions that make effective learning possible. At Macro, we manage HVAC systems to ensure adequate ventilation and temperature control, maintain appropriate lighting levels, uphold cleanliness standards, and ensure that buildings and equipment remain functional and fit for purpose throughout the school day.
Cost and Resource Management
With budgets under sustained pressure, effective FM is essential to financial sustainability in schools. FM teams manage operational expenditure across maintenance, utilities, and services, using planned preventative maintenance programmes, energy monitoring, and careful service contract management to control costs, reduce waste, and ensure value for money across the estate.
Asset Lifecycle Planning
Schools contain complex and high-value assets that require active management over their full lifecycle. FM teams are responsible for tracking the condition of building components and systems, scheduling maintenance at appropriate intervals, and planning for repair or replacement before failure occurs — reducing unplanned disruption and helping schools make informed, evidence-based capital investment decisions.
At Macro, we help education providers improve the performance of their estates while creating better everyday experiences for the people who use them.
Whether you are looking to improve maintenance performance, reduce operating costs, strengthen compliance, optimise campus services or build a more sustainable estate, we can help.
