27 October 2025

Burnley College’s Industry Hub development was named ‘Project of the year – Colleges’ at the Education Estates Awards.

Located in Burnley College’s North Campus, the ABW Architects-designed Industry Hub is a cutting-edge learning facility where students can prepare for future careers in technical and industrial sectors. Accommodating a wide range of engineering and technical disciplines, the Hub incorporates workshops, learning spaces and collaborative working areas.

Continuing our longstanding relationship with Burnley College, Waterman provided the structural and civils designs for the scheme. In recent years, our specialists have provided designs, surveys and feasibility assessments for multiple projects across their wider estate, including the Industry Hub and North Campus development, along with the extension of the University Building and further learning spaces.

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I’m delighted to see the Industry Hub win this prestigious award. This accolade reflects the College’s commitment to providing optimum learning environments for their students and is testament to the collaborative approach the design team took throughout the project. Well done to everyone involved!

Andrew Davies
Waterman’s Director for Structures in Manchester