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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
Tower Court Wins Overall Winner at New London Awards 2024!
We’re thrilled to announce that 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 has been named
Stephen Medhurst passes his APC Assessment!
A massive congratulations to Stephen Medhurst from our Cambridge office
Mulberry Academy London Dock Secondary School wins prestigious 2024 Brick Award!
We’re thrilled to announce that Mulberry Academy London Dock Secondary
Congratulations to Connor Turner on passing his APC Assessment
A massive congratulations to Connor Turner from our Cambridge office
Our track record with commercial occupiers
Since 1970, Potter Raper has provided multi-discipline construction consultancy services
We are appointed to the CHIC Consultancy Framework 2026-2030
We are pleased to announce that we have been appointed
Employee Spotlight: Alison Barritt
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Alison Barritt for her
Celebrating our people: Employee Values Awards
At our recent Annual Employee Conference, we recognised four colleagues
A big congratulations to Fergus McDonald, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Fergus is an Associate Director – Project Manager based in
Staff Promotion: Rachel Dabner – Senior Bid Coordinator
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Rachel Dabner to
Potter Raper joins the Good Homes Alliance
Potter Raper is a member of the Good Homes Alliance,
Celebrating 5 Years at Potter Raper: Kavyne Morris, Associate Director
We’re delighted to congratulate Kavyne Morris, who is celebrating 5
A big congratulations to Nicky Silvey, who is celebrating 20 years with Potter Raper!
Nicky is a Project Director based in our Colchester office,
Marking a significant moment as Joe Parker announces his retirement
Potter Raper is announcing the forthcoming retirement of Joe Parker,
We’re delighted to congratulate Linda Holland, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Linda is a Senior Secretary in our London office, having
Congratulations to Stephen Medhurst, Associate Director
Congratulations to Stephen Medhurst, Associate Director and Quantity Surveyor 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
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,
Spreading Festive Cheer at the Extratime Hub Christmas Party!
This week, as part of our ongoing commitment to social
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 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
Official opening of Melfield Gardens
We were delighted to attend the official opening of Melfield
We are proud to showcase our EOSmile on this year’s EO Day!
As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we are delighted to
Fantastic day at the Kent Housing Group Conference yesterday!
We’re proud to have sponsored and contributed, and we hope
We’re live at the Kent Housing Group Conference!
Come and find us at our stand in the Clive
Join us at the Kent Housing Group Conference 2025!
🗓 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 | 🕝 𝟏𝟒:𝟑𝟓 📍 Clive Emson
Don’t miss our panel at the Kent Housing Group Conference
𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤? We’re proud to
Future of London’s first Happy London field trip
We were delighted to be part of Future of London’s
Delighted to be the sponsors of Great Essex Day at UKREiiF
It was wonderful to meet you all at the networking
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 UKREiiF.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
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
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
Educational Spotlight: Helping Clients deliver in a changing sector
The UK education sector is evolving rapidly, with organisations tackling
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