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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
Bringing the Built Environment to Life at Langley Park School for Girls
Potter Raper recently took part in a work experience day
Meet our Apprenticeship Mentors
At Potter Raper, our mentors go beyond day-to-day guidance, they
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 named as partner in Cambridge Science Centre’s Building a Better Future programme
We are proud to be a named partner in Building
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
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
Project update: Waltham Forest Town Hall residential development
Works are now complete at the Waltham Forest Town Hall
Employee Spotlight: Joanne Humphrey
This month, we’re proud to recognise Joanne Humphrey for an
Building safer homes, supporting stronger communities 🏘️
At Potter Raper, social value goes far beyond the buildings
One team. Multiple disciplines. One simple way forward.
Construction delivery is often slowed down by fragmentation, multiple consultants,
Staff Promotion: Mike Newman – Head of Clerk of Works
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Mike Newman to
Statute of limitations in construction: Avoid this one critical mistake
Limitation periods might not be the most exciting part of
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
Staff Promotion: Mike Newman – Head of Clerk of Works
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Mike Newman to
We’re delighted to congratulate Jo Wisdom, who is celebrating 5 years with Potter Raper!
Jo is a PA/Senior Administrator based in our Beckenham office,
Employee Spotlight: Charlotte Scutt
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Charlotte Scutt for her
Matt Sycamore achieves Chartered Quantity Surveyor status with RICS
We’re delighted to announce that Matt Sycamore has successfully passed
Ben Brewster achieves Chartered Project Manager status with RICS
We’re delighted to announce that Ben Brewster has successfully passed
We’re delighted to congratulate Alisha Patel, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Alisha is a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in our London
We’re appointed as Quantity Surveyor on Regent’s Park Estate North
We’re proud to announce that we have been appointed as
Employee Spotlight: Ian Robertson
This month, we’re proud to recognise Ian Robertson for his
Helping clients and developers navigate new sustainability and reporting expectations
UK legislation, net-zero targets, and sustainability reporting standards are evolving
Understanding the Fire Safety Regulations 2025 – Video
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 are
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
Housing Digital Innovation Awards
Nicky Silvey, Associate Director, and Darcy Carroll, Trainee Quantity Surveyor,
The Pineapples 2026 Awards
We’re delighted that the Farmstead Road development in Bellingham has
LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025: Our Projects Are Nominated!
We’re thrilled to share two of our projects, Fen Road
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
Creating Lasting Impact – Our Commitment to Social Value
At Potter Raper, social value isn’t a tick-box exercise, it’s
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
Celebrating 15 years at Potter Raper
A huge congratulations to Tom Rose, who is celebrating 15
Inspiring the Next Generation at Langley Park School for Girl Careers Fair
Potter Raper attended the Langley Park School for Girls Sixth
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
Potter Raper attends the CHIC Conference & Exhibition 2026
We were pleased to attend the CHIC Conference & Exhibition
Potter Raper to compete in the JLL Property Triathlon 2026
We are delighted to announce that a Potter Raper team
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Support, Guidance and Taking Action
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 may be coming to a
It’s quarterly update time at Potter Raper’s Beckenham Office!
As an Employee Ownership Trust, staying connected, informed and involved
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
CIF Bids results are out – what’s next?
Congratulations to all the schools, academies, and sixth-form colleges that
Potter Raper recognised in Building Magazine’s ‘Good Employer Guide 2025’
We are proud to have been included in the Building Good
A Royal Opening for Mulberry Academy London Dock!
Last week, Her Majesty The Queen officially opened Mulberry Academy London
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.
Employer’s Agents – The Connective Network of Housing Delivery
Employer’s Agents may not make the headlines, but without them,
Why Developers Choose Potter Raper for Build to Rent Projects
At Potter Raper, we bring decades of experience and a
Steering the Future of Build to Rent and Single-Family Housing
We are proud to sponsor the Love to Rent Build
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
Project update: Eastwood South, Roehampton
Works are progressing on the Eastwood South development in Roehampton,
Project update: Ashingdon Road, Rochford Phase 2
Handovers are continuing at Ashingdon Road, Rochford Phase 2, where
Sunspot, Jaywick Sands – A Seafront Community Business Centre
Transforming a contaminated brownfield site into an award-winning community hub
Melfield Gardens – Flexible, Intergenerational Living
Located in Lewisham, Melfield Gardens is the UK’s first fully
🎉 Proud to announce completion at York Rise for Affordable Housing
York Rise in Orpington has now been successfully completed, delivering
🎉 Proud to announce completion at Burgoyne’s Depot for Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership
Burgoyne’s Depot has now been successfully completed, transforming a historic
Woolwich Town Hall Repairs Near Completion
The Royal Borough of Greenwich, Woolwich Town Hall conservation and
Bristol Temple Island – Planning Consent
A landmark regeneration scheme unlocking a major brownfield site in
Greenhill Centre redevelopment reaches completion
We are pleased to announce the completion of the Greenhill
Lexden Gardens, Colchester – Phase 1
A landmark regeneration project bringing new life to a historic
St Columba’s Close – Delivering High Quality, Sustainable Affordable Homes
St Columba’s Close in Gravesend, Kent, continues to make great
Project Update – Ryebank Gate, Drove Lane, Yapton
We are pleased to share the latest progress on the
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