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Potter Raper attends Housing 2026
Potter Raper attends Housing 2026 We were pleased to attend
The construction industry is changing, and drones are part of that story.
From groundworks to handover, drone technology is giving construction professionals
Project update: Eastwood South, Roehampton
Works are progressing on the Eastwood South development in Roehampton,
Delivering DfE Capital Funding: Turning CIF, SCA and DFC into successful education projects
The Department for Education (DfE) capital funding cycle continues to
Potter Raper sponsors WISH East Summer Networking Evening
We’re pleased to be sponsoring the WISH East Summer Networking
Celebrating EO Day 2026
This month marks Employee Ownership Day 2026, an annual celebration
Arts, Culture & Community
Delivering spaces where creativity, heritage and communities thrive From historic
Celebrating Pride Month at Potter Raper
Each year, Pride Month gives us an opportunity to pause,
Project update: Ashingdon Road, Rochford Phase 2
Handovers are continuing at Ashingdon Road, Rochford Phase 2, where
Potter Raper contributes to major Housing Forum report on procurement costs
We are proud to have contributed to a new report
Sunspot, Jaywick Sands – A Seafront Community Business Centre
Transforming a contaminated brownfield site into an award-winning community hub
Potter Raper attends the Herts Housing Conference
We were pleased to attend the Herts Housing Conference, a
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
Great to see work progressing well at the former Essex
Eastern Procurement’s Development Consultancy Framework Appointment
We’re proud to be appointed to Eastern Procurement’s Development Consultancy
Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) Golf Day
Last week, we were delighted to attend the Charlton Athletic
CIH ‘Housing Brighton 2025’ conference
We will be in Brighton for the CIH ‘Housing Brighton
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
CIF Bid Results are Coming Soon! Are You Prepared?
As the CIF funding results approach, now is the time
Broadfields, also known as Stoneyfields, completes
We’re pleased to announce the completion of Broadfields, also known
Maximise your CIF Funding potential
Are you maximising your CIF Funding potential? Every year, the Condition
Celebrating 10 years at Potter Raper
Congratulations to Michael Bull on 10 years at Potter Raper!
£1.29 Billion Secured for Warmer, Greener Homes
Congratulations to the 144 social housing landlords awarded a share
Potter Raper recognised in Building Magazine’s ‘Good Employer Guide 2025’
We are proud to have been included in the Building Good
Celebrating 15 years at Potter Raper
A huge congratulations to Tom Rose, who is celebrating 15
Build to Rent Awards judging panel
We’re excited to share that Claire Flowers will once again
Looking Forward to the Love to Rent Awards 2026
Potter Raper will be attending the Love to Rent Awards
Inside Housing Development Awards 2026
Nine Projects. Eleven Shortlistings. One Big Night at the O2.
Melfield Gardens wins at the Housing Design Awards 2026
Melfield Gardens, the intergenerational Passivhaus scheme we delivered for Phoenix
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,
🌍 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
Supporting numerous charities and communities this Christmas
We are proud to have supported numerous charities and communities
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!
Potter Raper welcomes Constructing Excellence Essex to Lexden Gardens
Potter Raper welcomed members of Constructing Excellence Essex to Lexden
Potter Raper Hosts Talent Academy Apprenticeship Day
On Thursday 8th October, we hosted a Talent Academy Apprenticeship
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
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 Safety Services: CDM, BRPD, Fire Safety and regulatory expertise for construction projects
Safety embedded from day one, not added at the end
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
UCL Teaching Spaces: 22 rooms refurbished ahead of the new academic year
We provided Quantity Surveyor, Contract Administrator, Building Surveyor and Principal
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
JCT Design & Build: The differences between a standard fixed price and an amended open book approach
In a JCT Design and Build contract one of the
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