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Home Close Farm, Butlers Cross: quality milestones reached on six new homes
We are providing Employer’s Agent and CDM Principal Designer services
Our Mission, Values and Vision: What Guides Us
Every consultancy is shaped by the principles it stands for.
Farmstead Road wins at the Housing Design Awards 2026
Farmstead Road, our Passivhaus scheme for Phoenix Community Housing in
Employee Spotlight: Alison Barritt
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Alison Barritt for her
Potter Raper is now a Certified B Corporation™
We’re proud to share that we are now a Certified
Strategic Partnerships: Potter Raper shares its expertise at Future of London
On Thursday 24 September 2026, our Managing Director Robert Humphrey
An Evening of Clay Shooting: Beckenham Quantity Surveying Team Social at Clays Soho
Our Beckenham Quantity Surveying team headed out for a brilliant
Sparrow Farm Drive, Feltham: Nine New Affordable Homes Complete
Sparrow Farm Drive, a new residential development to the rear
Celebrating our people: Employee Values Awards
At our recent Annual Employee Conference, we recognised four colleagues
A big congratulations to Fergus McDonald, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Fergus is an Associate Director – Project Manager based in
Partnerships & Joint Ventures: A collaborative, outcome-focused approach to complex project delivery
Partnership-driven delivery is increasingly the preferred route for public and
Potter Raper at The Housing Forum’s On Location: Cambridge
Four members of the Potter Raper team will attend The
South Hampstead Junior School: New outdoor learning landscape completed
A new outdoor learning landscape has been successfully delivered for
Staff Promotion: Rachel Dabner – Senior Bid Coordinator
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Rachel Dabner to
Employee Spotlight: Alison Barritt
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Alison Barritt for her
Celebrating our people: Employee Values Awards
At our recent Annual Employee Conference, we recognised four colleagues
A big congratulations to Fergus McDonald, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Fergus is an Associate Director – Project Manager based in
Staff Promotion: Rachel Dabner – Senior Bid Coordinator
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Rachel Dabner to
Potter Raper joins the Good Homes Alliance
Potter Raper is a member of the Good Homes Alliance,
Celebrating 5 Years at Potter Raper: Kavyne Morris, Associate Director
We’re delighted to congratulate Kavyne Morris, who is celebrating 5
A big congratulations to Nicky Silvey, who is celebrating 20 years with Potter Raper!
Nicky is a Project Director based in our Colchester office,
Marking a significant moment as Joe Parker announces his retirement
Potter Raper is announcing the forthcoming retirement of Joe Parker,
We’re delighted to congratulate Linda Holland, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Linda is a Senior Secretary in our London office, having
Congratulations to Stephen Medhurst, Associate Director
Congratulations to Stephen Medhurst, Associate Director and Quantity Surveyor in
Celebrating 5 Years at Potter Raper: Danni Lethbridge
We’re delighted to congratulate Danni Lethbridge, who is celebrating 5
Celebrating 5 Years at Potter Raper: Sam Murphy
We’re delighted to congratulate Sam Murphy, who is celebrating 5
Employee Spotlight: Jordan Webb
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Jordan Webb for an
Celebrating 25 years of service: Congratulations to David Spiller
We’re delighted to congratulate David Spiller, who is celebrating 25
We’re delighted to congratulate Charlotte Scutt, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
We’re delighted to congratulate Charlotte Scutt, who is celebrating 10
Farmstead Road wins at the Housing Design Awards 2026
Farmstead Road, our Passivhaus scheme for Phoenix Community Housing in
Finsbury Circus Gardens has been shortlisted as a finalist at the AJ Architecture Awards 2026
We are delighted to share that Finsbury Circus Gardens has
Hart Road shortlisted in four categories at the Essex Housing Awards 2026
Hart Road, a 44-home development in Thundersley delivered for Legal
Hayrick, North Essex – Residential Project of the Year at the CEEC Awards
We are pleased to share that Hayrick, a certified Passivhaus
Lexden Gardens Phase 1 has been shortlisted for ‘Development of the Year’
We’re delighted that Lexden Gardens Phase 1 has been shortlisted
East Barnwell Phase 1 wins LABC Bricks Site Recognition Award
We are delighted that East Barnwell Phase 1 – the
Sherfield Building Level 3 Reconfiguration nominated for Considerate Constructors National Site Award
We are pleased to share that the Sherfield Building Level
Celebrating Hart Road at the CEEC Awards 2026
Members of the Potter Raper team attended the Constructing Excellence
Sunspot Wins Civic Trust Award and Special Award for Community Impact & Engagement
We are delighted to share that Sunspot (Jaywick Sands Commercial
Continued Award Success for Lexden Gardens
We’re delighted to celebrate more fantastic news from Lexden Gardens,
Hart Grove has been shortlisted for the Constructing Excellence Essex 2026 Sustainability Award
Delivered for Legal & General Affordable Homes, the development on Hart Road,
Finsbury Circus Gardens Wins Gold at the WAN Awards 2026
We’re delighted to share that Finsbury Circus Gardens has been
Potter Raper recognised in The Good Employer Guide 2026
We are proud to be included in The Good Employer
Our Mission, Values and Vision: What Guides Us
Every consultancy is shaped by the principles it stands for.
Potter Raper is now a Certified B Corporation™
We’re proud to share that we are now a Certified
Supporting the Earth Mynd & Shire Public Sector Challenge
At Potter Raper, social value isn’t a box-ticking exercise, it’s
Potter Raper supports National Food Bank Day 2026
On Friday 4th September 2026, we took part in National
Potter Raper’s social value partnership delivers over £330,000 of impact in Greenwich
Potter Raper is proud to support Charlton Athletic Community Trust
Social value in action: L&Q residents enjoy a day trip to Brighton
Over 100 residents from L&Q Living schemes swapped their sheltered
Building safer homes, supporting stronger communities 🏘️
At Potter Raper, social value goes far beyond the buildings
🌱 Meet the Potter Raper ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Team 🌱
At Potter Raper, we believe that being a responsible business
Potter Raper Takes on the Refuge 100 Miles in June Challenge
This June, we are proud to be taking part in
Working with people, for people, and for the future
At Potter Raper, we believe every project should leave a
Volunteering at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester
Last Thursday, our Colchester team took part in a corporate
Valuing People and Communities 🤝
At Potter Raper, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy reflects
🌍 Protecting the Environment
We are committed to reducing carbon emissions and supporting initiatives
✨ Meet the Potter Raper Employee Forum Team! ✨
At Potter Raper, real conversations matter. Our Employee Forum is
An Evening of Clay Shooting: Beckenham Quantity Surveying Team Social at Clays Soho
Our Beckenham Quantity Surveying team headed out for a brilliant
London office toasts summer at Cocktails in the City
Time for a bit of fun! Last Thursday evening, our
Take Your Child to Work Day – supporting the next generation
Last week we welcomed Beau, grandson of one of our
Net Zero Week 2026: How Potter Raper is working towards net zero – ourselves and with our clients
Net Zero Week, held this year from 4th to 10th
Meet our Apprenticeship Mentors
At Potter Raper, our mentors go beyond day-to-day guidance, they
Celebrating EO Day 2026
This month marks Employee Ownership Day 2026, an annual celebration
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Take Action
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 11th – 17th May
Happy Neurodiversity Week!
At Potter Raper, we’re celebrating the incredible diversity of minds
We’re Hiring: Senior Building Surveyor – Beckenham, Kent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building
We’re proudly wearing red in support of Red Nose Day!
This year, we’re proud to support Comic Relief, uniting as a
Celebrating 10 years at Potter Raper
Congratulations to Michael Bull on 10 years at Potter Raper!
Strategic Partnerships: Potter Raper shares its expertise at Future of London
On Thursday 24 September 2026, our Managing Director Robert Humphrey
Potter Raper at The Housing Forum’s On Location: Cambridge
Four members of the Potter Raper team will attend The
Potter Raper at DIIC 2026: Nicola Tilbury joins panel on women, SMEs and pathways into specialist construction
We are pleased to confirm that Nicola Tilbury, Director at
Potter Raper is heading to the London Real Estate Forum 2026
We are attending the London Real Estate Forum (LREF) 2026
It’s the Beckenham Fun Day at Potter Raper! 🎉
As an Employee Ownership Trust, creating a positive, engaging workplace
Potter Raper Wins Superstructures Charity Golf Day
Congratulations to Simon Fowler, Project Director, and Rupert McPhee, Quantity
Bringing the Built Environment to Life at Langley Park School for Girls
Potter Raper recently took part in a work experience day
Potter Raper sponsors WISH East Summer Networking Evening
We were proud to sponsor the WISH East Summer Networking
Potter Raper at The Warm Up: Panel, Breakouts and the Future of the Retrofit Workforce
We were proud to play an active role at The
Potter Raper attends Housing 2026
Potter Raper attends Housing 2026 We were pleased to attend
Potter Raper sponsors WISH East Summer Networking Evening
We’re pleased to be sponsoring the WISH East Summer Networking
Potter Raper attends the Herts Housing Conference
We were pleased to attend the Herts Housing Conference, a
RAAC in Public Buildings: What estate managers and building owners need to know in 2026
The headlines have eased. The problem has not. Reinforced autoclaved
Cladding funding expansion: What it means for buildings under 11 metres
The government has confirmed that dangerous cladding removal funding will
Rural Housing Week: Potter Raper supports Section 106 delivery at Braiswick, Colchester
This Rural Housing Week, Hastoe Homes took a delegation of
Potter Raper named as partner in Cambridge Science Centre’s Building a Better Future programme
We are proud to be a named partner in Building
Potter Raper contributes to major Housing Forum report on procurement costs
We are proud to have contributed to a new report
The “Lexden Lady” – a remarkable Roman discovery at Lexden Gardens
A decorated lead coffin, exotic grave goods and a story
Understanding the Fire Safety Regulations 2025 – Video
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 are
New Fire Safety Regulations coming into force on 6 April 2026
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will
Future Homes Standard: A landmark shift for UK Housing and how Potter Raper can help
The Government has now confirmed the final details of the
The Warmer Homes Plan is here, and it marks a pivotal moment for UK housing
The UK’s Warmer Homes Plan represents a major step forward
Exciting news for the UK’s film and television industry
The Secretary of State has approved plans for the Sky
Melfield Gardens: A Groundbreaking Intergenerational Housing Development in Lewisham
Melfield Gardens, located in Lewisham, is the UK’s first fully
1,000 homes delivered!
A landmark milestone for Cambridge Investment Partnership We’re proud to
We are proud to showcase our EOSmile on this year’s EO Day!
As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we are delighted to
Partnerships & Joint Ventures: A collaborative, outcome-focused approach to complex project delivery
Partnership-driven delivery is increasingly the preferred route for public and
Education Spotlight: Building around live learning
Schools, colleges and universities are rarely empty. Even during the
Building Surveying & Technical Design Services
Expert surveying and design solutions for every project The condition
Why is the industry moving its surveys into the air and how can it help you?
Roofs, high facades, guttering and heritage structures are some of
Construction cost inflation and steel tariffs: What UK clients need to know right now
The UK construction sector is entering one of its most
One team. Multiple disciplines. One simple way forward.
Construction delivery is often slowed down by fragmentation, multiple consultants,
The construction industry is changing, and drones are part of that story.
From groundworks to handover, drone technology is giving construction professionals
Delivering DfE Capital Funding: Turning CIF, SCA and DFC into successful education projects
The Department for Education (DfE) capital funding cycle continues to
Arts, Culture & Community
Delivering spaces where creativity, heritage and communities thrive From historic
Health & Wellbeing Spotlight: Delivering spaces that support care, recovery and communities
The UK Health & Wellbeing sector is evolving rapidly, driven
Construction Insolvencies and Supply Chain Risk: Protecting Project Delivery in a Volatile Market
The UK construction sector is facing a sustained period of
Due Diligence, Bank & Fund Monitoring
Helping clients and funders navigate risk, compliance, and investment oversight
Regeneration and mixed-use developments are transforming cities across the UK
Regeneration and mixed-use developments are transforming cities across the UK
Educational Spotlight: Helping Clients deliver in a changing sector
The UK education sector is evolving rapidly, with organisations tackling
Residential Spotlight: Helping Clients Deliver in a Changing Landscape
Residential developments are facing exciting challenges and opportunities From the
Home Close Farm, Butlers Cross: quality milestones reached on six new homes
We are providing Employer’s Agent and CDM Principal Designer services
Sparrow Farm Drive, Feltham: Nine New Affordable Homes Complete
Sparrow Farm Drive, a new residential development to the rear
South Hampstead Junior School: New outdoor learning landscape completed
A new outdoor learning landscape has been successfully delivered for
Harbour Village, Gravesend: new homes progressing ahead of programme
We are providing Employer’s Agent services for Gravesham Borough Council
Burghley Green, West Cambourne: Five Phases Reach Golden Brick
Five of the scheme’s six phases have now reached Golden
Project update: Naked House housing programme, Enfield
We are working with Naked House on a multi-site housing programme in
Project Complete: Harlow Bandstand restoration
Works are complete for the re-building of Harlow Bandstand in
Solar PV and battery storage taking shape at Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals
We are providing Quantity Surveying and Project Management services to
The Grange Estate, Barnet: 16 New Affordable Homes Complete
The Grange Estate in the London Borough of Barnet has
Gateway 2 Approval Secured for The Hive Roof Renewal in Northfleet
The Building Safety Regulator has granted Gateway 2 approval for
Silchester Estate, Notting Hill: Fire Safety Remediation Begins for Peabody
We have been appointed Employer’s Agent and CDM – Principal
245 Hammersmith Road, Level 5 Suite B: Office Fit-Out Reaches Practical Completion
We have supported Legal & General through to practical completion
Project update: HAP Regeneration Programme, Tower Hamlets
Pre-construction and early works continue to progress on the HAP
Meadows Community Centre
We are acting as Contract Administrator for Cambridge City Council
Two sites, one day: condition surveys at Cygnet Leisure Centre and Gravesham Civic Centre
For large public-sector buildings, understanding the condition of roofs and
The importance of negotiation in Quantity Surveying
In the construction industry, where projects are often complex, high-value,
Taking Surveys to New Heights: The Benefits of Drone Surveying
Accessing roofs, chimneys and other high-level building elements has traditionally
Statute of limitations in construction: Avoid this one critical mistake
Limitation periods might not be the most exciting part of
When windows tell a story: The challenge of listed building repairs
Windows in listed buildings are rarely just functional elements; they
When Roots Win: The Slow Collapse of a Boundary Wall
Boundary walls are often treated as secondary elements within the
Building Safety in Focus: Recladding in the Post-Grenfell Era
In June 2017 Grenfell Tower in West London set fire
The Importance of Selecting the Correct Flood Barrier Solution
Flood risk to the built environment across the UK continues