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Eastern Procurement’s Development Consultancy Framework Appointment
We’re proud to be appointed to Eastern Procurement’s Development Consultancy
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 UKREiiF.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝟴:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 UKREiiF? 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞!
Robert Humphrey, Nicola Tilbury, Gareth Howell, Matt Gregory and Claire
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
Double win for Tower Court at the Civic Trust Awards!
We’re absolutely delighted to share that Tower Court has won
We’re proudly wearing red in support of Red Nose Day!
This year, we’re proud to support Comic Relief, uniting as a
Maximise your CIF Funding potential
Are you maximising your CIF Funding potential? Every year, the Condition
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,
Our Cambridge Team Supported Local Heritage and Biodiversity
As part of our ongoing commitment to social value, employees
Our Mission, Values and Vision: What Guides Us
Every consultancy is shaped by the principles it stands for.
Potter Raper is now a Certified B Corporation™
We’re proud to share that we are now a Certified
Supporting the Earth Mynd & Shire Public Sector Challenge
At Potter Raper, social value isn’t a box-ticking exercise, it’s
Potter Raper supports National Food Bank Day 2026
On Friday 4th September 2026, we took part in National
Potter Raper’s social value partnership delivers over £330,000 of impact in Greenwich
Potter Raper is proud to support Charlton Athletic Community Trust
Social value in action: L&Q residents enjoy a day trip to Brighton
Over 100 residents from L&Q Living schemes swapped their sheltered
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
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
Clay Farm Cladding Remediation
Scaffold milestones achieved at Clay Farm Cladding Remediation Project Overview
Fanshawe Road, Cambridge – Project Update
The regeneration of Fanshawe Road continues to progress, marking another
East Barnwell Regeneration Project
Delivering a New Community for Cambridge East Barnwell is a
Sky Studios, Elstree – Building a World-Class Film & TV Production Campus
An award-winning studio campus we’re proud to have helped deliver
Summerstown – Progress Update
Fantastic to see continued progress at Summerstown, where we’re working
Sherfield Building Level 3 transformation
Proud to have delivered another successful Higher Education project for
Farmstead Road – Project Handover
We’re pleased to announce the successful handover of Farmstead Road,
Official opening of Melfield Gardens
We were delighted to attend the official opening of Melfield
1,000 homes delivered!
A landmark milestone for Cambridge Investment Partnership We’re proud to
Aylesborough Close handover
We’re proud to announce the successful handover of Aylesborough Close
Sky Studios, Elstree, shortlisted for 2 categories at the BREEAM Awards
𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 Sky Studios, 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧
Sunspot wins RIBA East Awards!
We’re incredibly proud to share that the Sunspot project (Jaywick
Future of London’s first Happy London field trip
We were delighted to be part of Future of London’s
Celebrating a major milestone at Summerstown!
Last week, we celebrated the topping out of the Summerstown
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