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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
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,
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
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
Two sites, one day: condition surveys at Cygnet Leisure Centre and Gravesham Civic Centre
For large public-sector buildings, understanding the condition of roofs and
Proud to announce completion at Arnal Crescent, Wandsworth
Two new-build blocks have been successfully completed at 59A Arnal
Drone surveys in heritage settings: Gravesend Cemetery Lodge and Chapel
When Potter Raper Building Surveyor Lea Streat visited Gravesend Cemetery
Golden Brick Milestone Reached at East Barnwell Regeneration Scheme, Cambridge
Last week marked a significant milestone at one of Cambridge’s
Project update: Waltham Forest Town Hall residential development
Works are now complete at the Waltham Forest Town Hall
Project update: Eastwood South, Roehampton
Works are progressing on the Eastwood South development in Roehampton,
Project update: Ashingdon Road, Rochford Phase 2
Handovers are continuing at Ashingdon Road, Rochford Phase 2, where
Sunspot, Jaywick Sands – A Seafront Community Business Centre
Transforming a contaminated brownfield site into an award-winning community hub
Melfield Gardens – Flexible, Intergenerational Living
Located in Lewisham, Melfield Gardens is the UK’s first fully
🎉 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
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