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Project update: Naked House housing programme, Enfield
We are working with Naked House on a multi-site housing programme 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
Project Complete: Harlow Bandstand restoration
Works are complete for the re-building of Harlow Bandstand in
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
The importance of negotiation in Quantity Surveying
In the construction industry, where projects are often complex, high-value,
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
Celebrating 25 years of service: Congratulations to David Spiller
We’re delighted to congratulate David Spiller, who is celebrating 25
Solar PV and battery storage taking shape at Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals
We are providing Quantity Surveying and Project Management services to
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
Potter Raper is heading to the London Real Estate Forum 2026
We are attending the London Real Estate Forum (LREF) 2026
A big congratulations to Lauren Richbell, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Lauren joined Potter Raper in August 2016 as a Junior
Social value in action: L&Q residents enjoy a day trip to Brighton
Over 100 residents from L&Q Living schemes swapped their sheltered
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
A big congratulations to Lauren Richbell, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Lauren joined Potter Raper in August 2016 as a Junior
Sam Murphy and Danni Lethbridge complete their Quantity Surveying degrees
We are delighted to congratulate Sam Murphy and Danni Lethbridge,
Kaitlin Takes on a Sky Dive for Anthony Nolan
On 12th September, Kaitlin Tilbury, PA and Office Administrator at
A big congratulations to Jo October, who is celebrating 5 years with Potter Raper!
Jo is a Project Director based in our Cambridge office,
Work Anniversary – Chris Spiller
A big congratulations to Chris Spiller, who is celebrating 20
Employee Spotlight: Danni Lethbridge
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Danni Lethbridge, Assistant Quantity
Potter Raper joins Future of London’s Better Procurement workshop
We took part in a workshop on Monday as part
Clerk of Works: Independent quality assurance that protects your project
In today’s construction environment, quality assurance and compliance are no
We’re delighted to congratulate Eng Siong Ng, who is celebrating 21 years with Potter Raper!
Eng is an Associate Director, Quantity Surveyor, based in our
Employee Spotlight: Joanne Humphrey
This month, we’re proud to recognise Joanne Humphrey for an
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
Lexden Gardens has been shortlisted for the WAN Awards 2026
We’re delighted that Lexden Gardens has been shortlisted for the
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
Everything Under One Roof
Coordinating multiple consultants can be one of the biggest challenges
Children’s Mental Health Week
We’re proud to be supporting Children’s Mental Health Week (9
Working with people, for people, and for the future
Creating value for our communities is just at important as
Meet the Potter Raper Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team!
At Potter Raper, we believe that 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁
CHS Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2025
Our Cambridge team have been busy, and they didn’t just
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!
Celebrating International Women’s Day
We are proud advocates for women in construction and believe
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
Training update: the Potter Raper team takes to the water
With the JLL Property Triathlon on Friday 26th June fast
Potter Raper attends the South East Consortium Procurement Event
We were pleased to attend the South East Consortium Procurement
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
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
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
Infrastructure Spotlight: Helping Clients Deliver in a Changing Landscape
Infrastructure is dominating the national conversation, and for good reason.
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
Proud to announce completion at Arnal Crescent, Wandsworth
Two new-build blocks have been successfully completed at 59A Arnal
Drone surveys in heritage settings: Gravesend Cemetery Lodge and Chapel
When Potter Raper Building Surveyor Lea Streat visited Gravesend Cemetery
Golden Brick Milestone Reached at East Barnwell Regeneration Scheme, Cambridge
Last week marked a significant milestone at one of Cambridge’s
Project update: Waltham Forest Town Hall residential development
Works are now complete at the Waltham Forest Town Hall
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