McAvoy has welcomed the Department for Education's (DfE) new Education Estates Strategy, calling it the right ambition to futureproof schools. The company argues that improving, renewing, building and rebuilding at the required scale will only be achieved by embracing delivery models that can meet the Strategy's speed, volume and quality expectations.

Continuity of learning is highlighted as a critical factor. McAvoy says schools will need access to suitable, high‑quality temporary learning environments while essential maintenance or rebuild works take place, ensuring education continues uninterrupted across the estate.

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The business notes the DfE already recognises this need. Since 2012, McAvoy has supported numerous DfE schemes, including rebuilds and renewals. It adds that the DfE Construction Framework 2025 (CF25) places greater emphasis on modular alongside traditional construction, with modular specialists such as McAvoy appointed across all lots.

Speed and quality are described as non‑negotiable. McAvoy points to modular's strong building performance, energy efficiency and flexibility to accommodate SEND inclusion, enabling delivery in weeks rather than the years typically associated with traditional build programmes. The firm says this approach will be increasingly important to match the scale and urgency of forthcoming works.

Looking ahead, McAvoy believes that renewing schools without disrupting education will be a defining challenge as the Strategy is implemented over the next decade. Adopting modern, flexible delivery methods now is seen as essential to ensure pupils benefit immediately, not only once long‑term construction programmes conclude. The comments are from Ron Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at McAvoy.