Welsh Education Partnership Company

Since our inception in 2020, we’ve become a trusted partner for local authorities, colleges, and businesses, supporting the development and delivery of programmes that go beyond building and maintaining new education buildings, but improve the aspirations of young people and the wider community. Find out about the projects we've been working on and what's in the pipeline via our new Project Brochure. If you’d like to learn more about our work, invite us to speak at an event, or are interested in forging a supply chain partnership, please get in touch. #Brochure #WEPCo #WelshSchools #Education #Community

 We’re proud to reach this key milestone on this landmark College project and the first Net Zero FE project in Wales. This development will have a lasting impact on the region for generations to come and we can't wait to see work get underway.

What an amazing day for everyone involved in getting this project to this point. It’ll be truly transformative for Cardiff - can’t wait to see these buildings come to life.

WEPCo is proud to be working with BOUYGUES UK to deliver the largest project yet under the Welsh Government’s Mutual Investment Model (MIM) programme, the development of Cardiff and Vale College’s Barry Waterfront Campus and Advanced Technology Centre. These two landmark campuses, delivered as a single project, will be the first Net Zero Carbon in operation Further Education campus in Wales will provide cutting-edge facilities, designed to inspire the next generation of learners & meet key regional skills needs.   The Barry Waterfront Campus will become a thriving hub for up to 900 learners, featuring public-facing community facilities including a bistro restaurant and hair and beauty therapy salon, blending education with real-world learning. The Advanced Technology Centre, based at Cardiff Airport, will accommodate nearly 2,000 learners in employer-focused provision. The state-of-the-art facilities will include an advanced composites manufacturing facility, state of the art robotics and mechatronics labs and a “green skills house”, Higher Education centre and lecture theatre, vocational workshops including built environment, motor vehicles with both electric and hydrogen vehicles and next-gen facilities for AI with access to rapid prototyping, 3D metal printers and autonomous drones, and net zero technologies.   In response to this significant milestone, our Chief Executive Christian Stanbury shared his thoughts:   “We’re delighted to have reached such an important milestone in the development of this landmark College project. Having worked alongside Cardiff and Vale College for several years we understand the difference this will make to future generations of learners and the whole College community. The outstanding quality & net zero carbon credentials will enable the College to deliver critical skills & educational needs in the region. This achievement reflects true partnership in action and will be a relationship we retain for years to come.”   Alongside Bouygues UK & Robertson Facilities Management, we're committed to delivering wide-reaching social value benefits including apprenticeships & upskilling, supporting local supply chains & promoting STEM careers for future generations. We can't wait to see work start on this flagship project for Wales & look forward to delivering long-lasting benefits to learners, businesses, and the wider community.   Thank you to all of our partners who have helped us along the way; Lawray Architects, Arup, Space Zero, PartB, Lichfields UK, M.J. Gallimore Consulting Limited, ADW Developments, Bureau Veritas UK, IDNS Ltd, Airedale, Igloo Vision, The Environmental Dimension Partnership Ltd, SLR Consulting, Sheppard Robson, HSP Consulting Engineers Limited, JBA Consulting, CMS, Glyndwr Consulting Limited, WSP, Pinsent Masons, Johnston Houston - Part of Drees & Sommer, Aon, Operis, Mazars. It's been made possible by the funding & support of Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited, Meridiam & Development Bank of Wales.

It was an honour to be invited to the official opening of Penygawsi Primary School. Thank you to the students and teachers of PENYGAWSI PRIMARY SCHOOL who made us feel so welcome with their smiles and positive feedback and to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for a great event. Events like these are incredibly humbling for WEPCo and make us incredibly proud to be a part of the team delivering inspiring education facilities that will benefit communities now and for generations to come. #WEPCo #NewSchool #OfficialOpening #EducationWales #WelshSchools

Assuring a Sustainable Future: Lunch and Learn with Robertson Construction In collaboration with Robertson Construction, the WEP Academi is excited to host 'Lunch and Learn' - a free to attend session showcasing sustainable building practices. Robertson Construction is delivering the Net Zero in Operation Mynydd Isa campus in Flintshire. This session is a unique opportunity to hear from our sustainability experts about how we integrate Net Zero principles into education infrastructure and ensure long-term environmental impact. Date: Thursday 11th April Location: Online Time: 12:30-1:30pm Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into sustainable construction. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eY69jYaf #WEPco #WEPAcademi #Sustainability #NetZero #Construction #EducationInfrastructure

We're looking forward to working with Austin-Smith:Lord on this project. This site has huge prominence in the centre of Newport and will be transformational for the city and it's surrounding areas. We'll be sharing more information on the scheme in the coming weeks.

Over the past few months, we’ve introduced you to the incredible people behind WEPCo through our Meet the Team series. Now, we’re excited to shift the spotlight to our partners, the organisations that play a crucial role in delivering our projects and share our commitment to creating a long-lasting, positive social impact for local communities, businesses, and the wider Welsh economy. One of those key partners is Glyndwr Consulting Limited, a Quantity Surveying consultancy which provides cost management expertise to WEPCo, ensuring that every project delivers value for money for the public sector. We spoke to Mark George, Director at Glyndwr Consulting, who shared: "Our team reviews each project from the initial financial viability check through to contractor engagement and financial close. Ensuring value for money is key, and we work collaboratively to validate that a fair market price is paid for the schemes.” At WEPCo, we prioritise engaging local companies, and Glyndwr Consulting is a great example of the benefits this brings. Mark added: “As a micro business, the security of working on a programme of projects has enabled us to expand our company profile and size, with several senior additions. In partnership with the University of South Wales, we have recently taken on a trainee quantity surveyor on a part time degree course, to support our senior staff in their MIM project delivery roles and to help develop the next generation of surveyors.” Our partnership goes beyond project delivery. By involving our partners in knowledge and skill-sharing sessions, we ensure continuous learning and process refinement. Mark explains: "The end-of-project reviews and feedback sessions have helped us capture lessons learned and refine our processes to improve our service offering. As part of the WEPCo team, we feel that our voice is heard, allowing us to make a real difference to project delivery and the wider MIM programme.” Thinking about the most rewarding part of working with WEPCo, Mark concludes: "Being part of a team that is making a real, quantifiable difference to education delivery in Wales, while also helping to drive wider social benefits and job creation." A huge thank you to Mark and the fantastic team at Glyndwr Consulting. Stay tuned as we introduce more of our valued partners in the coming weeks! #WEPCo #Partnerships #Collaboration #SocialImpact #EducationInfrastructure #Wales #FutureGenerations #MIM

Reflecting Ahead of International Women’s Day 🌏 As we look forward to International Women’s Day tomorrow, we’re proud to reflect on how WEPCo champions equality, diversity, and female empowerment within our team and beyond. Here’s how we’re making a difference: ✔️ Empowering Women in Leadership: 60% of our team are women, with an impressive 90% of them in management positions, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing talent. We’re also proud to have female representation on our board, ensuring women’s voices are heard at every level of our organisation. ✔️ Supporting Working Mothers: All of the women on our team are mothers and as a business we're passionate about creating an environment that empowers parents to balance successful careers with family life. ✔️ Inspiring Future Generations: Our two biggest projects delivered so far; the Pontyclun and RCT batches were led by female Project Managers, Anne McDonald and Lisa Garfield. Their work shows that STEM careers are accessible and achievable for girls and women, breaking down stereotypes and paving the way for future female leaders. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who make up our team and continue to pave the way for future generations. #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #WEPCo #WomenInSTEM #WomenInLeadership #Equality

Assuring a Sustainable Future: Lunch and Learn with Robertson Construction In collaboration with Robertson Construction, the WEP Academi is excited to host Lunch and Learn - a free to attend session showcasing sustainable building practices. Robertson Construction is delivering the Net Zero in Operation Mynydd Isa Campus in Flintshire County Council's education portfolio. This session is a unique opportunity to hear from our sustainability experts about how we integrate Net Zero principles into education infrastructure and ensure long-term environmental impact. Date: Thursday 11th April Location: Online Time: 12:30-1:30pm Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into sustainable construction. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eY69jYaf #WEPco #WEPAcademi #Sustainability #NetZero #Construction #EducationInfrastructure