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Health & Wellbeing Spotlight: Delivering spaces that support care, recovery and communities
The UK Health & Wellbeing sector is evolving rapidly, driven
East Barnwell Phase 1 wins LABC Bricks Site Recognition Award
We are delighted that East Barnwell Phase 1 – the
The “Lexden Lady” – a remarkable Roman discovery at Lexden Gardens
A decorated lead coffin, exotic grave goods and a story
Construction Insolvencies and Supply Chain Risk: Protecting Project Delivery in a Volatile Market
The UK construction sector is facing a sustained period of
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Support, Guidance and Taking Action
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 may be coming to a
We’re appointed as Quantity Surveyor on Regent’s Park Estate North
We’re proud to announce that we have been appointed as
Due Diligence, Bank & Fund Monitoring
Helping clients and funders navigate risk, compliance, and investment oversight
Volunteering at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester
Last Thursday, our Colchester team took part in a corporate
It’s quarterly update time at Potter Raper’s Beckenham Office!
As an Employee Ownership Trust, staying connected, informed and involved
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Take Action
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 11th – 17th May
🎉 Proud to announce completion at York Rise for Affordable Housing
York Rise in Orpington has now been successfully completed, delivering
Employee Spotlight: Ian Robertson
This month, we’re proud to recognise Ian Robertson for his
Sherfield Building Level 3 Reconfiguration nominated for Considerate Constructors National Site Award
We are pleased to share that the Sherfield Building Level
Helping clients and developers navigate new sustainability and reporting expectations
UK legislation, net-zero targets, and sustainability reporting standards are evolving
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
New Fire Safety Regulations coming into force on 6 April 2026
The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will
Employee Spotlight: Nicky Silvey
This month, we’re proud to recognise Nicky Silvey for her
Staff Promotion: Peter Ahonsi – Senior Employer’s Agent
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Peter Ahonsi to
Big night ahead at the Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards 2026
Thrilled to see Aylesborough Close shortlisted at the Greater Cambridge
Proud Sponsors of the Technology in BTR category at this year’s Love to Rent Build to Rent Awards 2026
We are pleased to continue its support for the Love
Building Safety Team: Practical assurance across H&S, CDM, Fire Safety and Building Regulations
Risk, non-compliance and poor coordination can quickly create delays, cost
Celebrating 30 Years – Beverley Bond
Today we celebrate an incredible milestone as Beverley Bond, our
Successful Appointment – Eastern Procurement Ltd’s Compliance Framework
Potter Raper are proud to be appointed to Eastern Procurement
A big congratulations to Stephen Powell, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper
Work Anniversary Stephen is a Senior Quantity Surveyor with over
Councils across London and the South East are under increasing pressure
Councils across London and the South East are under increasing
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
Award Win – RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence
We’re proud to celebrate Tower Court winning Excellence in Planning
Melfield Gardens Wins at Inside Housing Development Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that Melfield Gardens has won
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
Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) Golf Day
Last week, we were delighted to attend the Charlton Athletic
We’re proud to be a partner of Happy London, a new initiative by Future of London
We’re proud to be a partner of Happy London, a
Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s Employee Workshop
Last week, we had the privilege of taking part in
Inspiring the Next Generation at Langley Park School for Girl Careers Fair
Potter Raper attended the Langley Park School for Girls Sixth
Silver Standard of Recycling
We have achieved the Silver Standard of Recycling with FirstMile! By
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
Stephen Medhurst passes his APC Assessment!
A massive congratulations to Stephen Medhurst from our Cambridge office
Congratulations to Connor Turner on passing his APC Assessment
A massive congratulations to Connor Turner from our Cambridge office
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
Cambridge Campus Careers Fair
We’re thrilled to have attended the Cambridge Campus Careers Fair
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
Today we’re celebrating the brilliant people who make our business
Women in Construction Week 2026 | 33% Women in Our Workforce
From 1st – 7th March 2026, we are proud to
Potter Raper Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Potter Raper Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2026 with the formal
Council‑Led Housing Network event
Photo: From left David Meecham TLT, John Mumby Iceni, Deputy
Celebrating the start of 10 New Rural Affordable Homes in Hatfield Heath
We were delighted to attend and sponsor the event marking
WIN is Evolving – Building Inclusive Networks for Everyone
A month after celebrating 10 incredible years of our Women
Education Estates Conference
We’re excited to be attending the Education Estates Conference on
Women Informal Networking (WIN) – Empowering Women in Construction
Networking, Inspiring, Celebrating Together Celebrating 10 Years What a truly
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
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
Building Climate Resilience in Our Cities
Future of London has published the final report of the Climate
🎉 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
New milestone reached at Beaumont Rise
Islington Council have now entered into contract with Quinn London
Harlow Stock Condition Surveys
Harlow Stock Condition Surveys near completion across 3,334 homes and
Handovers underway at Stocks Lane, part of the Myleswood and Brizes Corner development
Handovers are currently underway at Stocks Lane (Myleswood), part of
Tower Court, Hackney
An award-winning, community-led regeneration we’re proud to have helped deliver.
Blenheim Children and Family Centre
A step forward for community services in Bromley Work at
Store Road, Woolwich – Project Completion
The Store Road development in Woolwich has now reached completion,
First handover completed at Perry Road through the Harlow Regeneration Partnership
Our first handovers with Harlow District Council are taking place
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