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Building Safety Services: CDM, BRPD, Fire Safety and regulatory expertise for construction projects
Safety embedded from day one, not added at the end
Progress Update: 75 Affordable Homes at Station Road, Rainham
We are providing Quantity Surveyor and Employer’s Agent services to
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
Potter Raper welcomes Constructing Excellence Essex to Lexden Gardens
Potter Raper welcomed members of Constructing Excellence Essex to Lexden
Our track record with commercial occupiers
Since 1970, Potter Raper has provided multi-discipline construction consultancy services
Looking Forward to the Love to Rent Awards 2026
Potter Raper will be attending the Love to Rent Awards
Potter Raper Hosts Talent Academy Apprenticeship Day
On Thursday 8th October, we hosted a Talent Academy Apprenticeship
UCL Teaching Spaces: 22 rooms refurbished ahead of the new academic year
We provided Quantity Surveyor, Contract Administrator, Building Surveyor and Principal
We are appointed to the CHIC Consultancy Framework 2026-2030
We are pleased to announce that we have been appointed
Our Cambridge Team Supported Local Heritage and Biodiversity
As part of our ongoing commitment to social value, employees
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
Home Close Farm, Butlers Cross: quality milestones reached on six new homes
We are providing Employer’s Agent and CDM Principal Designer services
Sunspot Project Shortlisted for the RIBA East Awards 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce that Sunspot, also known as the Jaywick Sands
Silver Standard of Recycling
We have achieved the Silver Standard of Recycling with FirstMile! By
Successful completion and handover of Queen Edith Way
We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion and handover of
Mulberry Academy London Dock achieves Passivhaus certification
We are thrilled to announce that Mulberry Academy London Dock
Millers Quay at Wirral Waters wins Build-to-Rent Development of the Year
We’re delighted to announce that Millers Quay at Wirral Waters has
Campkin Road development has been named the WINNER of Best Large Social Housing Development at LABC Grand Finals
We’re delighted to share that the Campkin Road development has
Exciting Milestone for Bristol Temple Island Regeneration Project
We are excited to announce that Legal & General has
South East Consortium’s Asset and Development Consultancy Framework Appointment
We are extremely pleased to have been successful on Lot
Angel Heights, Croydon completes
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀,
Supporting numerous charities and communities this Christmas
We are proud to have supported numerous charities and communities
Spreading Festive Cheer at the Extratime Hub Christmas Party!
This week, as part of our ongoing commitment to social
Precision House project in Wood Street completes
We are excited to announce the completion of the Precision
We are involved in the Arcus Road Regeneration project
We are pleased to be involved in the Arcus Road
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
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
Friends’ School, Saffron Walden
The former Friends’ School in Saffron Walden, founded in 1879
Upper Brook Street, Manchester
737-bed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Upper Brook Street is a major
Millers Quay, East Docks
Delivering High-Quality Build-to-Rent Living as Part of Liverpool’s Transformational Waterfront
A great milestone reached at Brizes Corner, Kelvedon Hatch
We’re proud to have been involved in the successful delivery
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