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HLM Architects

Authored by Oliver Wakefield-Smith, Founder of Digital Signet. Working from RIBA Plan of Work 2020, RICS NRM1, BB103/BB104 and ESFA CIF 2026-27 rules.

HLM is a UK-wide multidisciplinary practice with a long-running education portfolio. Active on the DfE School Rebuilding Programme as a delivery partner; published case studies through 2025 show secondary rebuild and refurbishment as the core specialism [source: HLM Architects, verified 2026-06-24].

Scope

HLM is a UK-wide multidisciplinary practice with a long-running education portfolio. Active on the DfE School Rebuilding Programme as a delivery partner; published case studies through 2025 show secondary rebuild and refurbishment as the core specialism [source: HLM Architects, verified 2026-06-24].

Regions and sectors

Offices in Sheffield, Glasgow, London, Belfast and Cardiff with UK-wide delivery. Secondary, SRP rebuilds, SEN and higher education.

Fee posture

Quote-only. Framework-led on DfE rebuild work; bespoke quote on direct trust engagements.

Framework status

DfE School Rebuilding Programme delivery partner.

When to shortlist

SRP rebuild feasibility. Secondary refurbishment at scale. Net-zero retrofit under R&R.

Last reviewed against CIF 2026-27 round, RIBA POW 2020 and BB103/BB104 on 24 June 2026.