We are a multi-disciplinary organisation responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University estate, along with the provision of a variety of related services.
Our operational estate (buildings used for teaching, research and administrative activities) is currently valued at more than £4 billion (Insurance Replacement Cost) and its broad and complex nature presents many demanding challenges, for example some buildings are 800 years old, Grade I Listed and protected by English Heritage, whilst others are new with highly sustainable building fabrics and buildings management systems.
Key areas we are responsible for include:
- Planning and managing the University's estate development programme.
- Project managing new-build construction and the refurbishment/alteration of existing stock.
- Managing and maintaining the estate including residential accommodation and investment properties.
- Delivering a comprehensive facilities management service to the University.
- Managing catering outlets across the estate.
- Managing the operational and research facilities at the University Farm.
- Promoting the University's environmental sustainability initiative, particularly with regard to reducing carbon emissions.
The following articles recount the history and development of the Division:
- The University's Estate Management and Building Service - Its History and Development (published in Cambridge Society Magazine 25, 1989)
- Text extract from a 'Welcome to EMBS' booklet
