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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
Celebrating 25 years of service: Congratulations to David Spiller
We’re delighted to congratulate David Spiller, who is celebrating 25
We’re delighted to congratulate Charlotte Scutt, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
We’re delighted to congratulate Charlotte Scutt, who is celebrating 10
A big congratulations to Lauren Richbell, who is celebrating 10 years with Potter Raper!
Lauren joined Potter Raper in August 2016 as a Junior
Sam Murphy and Danni Lethbridge complete their Quantity Surveying degrees
We are delighted to congratulate Sam Murphy and Danni Lethbridge,
Kaitlin Takes on a Sky Dive for Anthony Nolan
On 12th September, Kaitlin Tilbury, PA and Office Administrator at
A big congratulations to Jo October, who is celebrating 5 years with Potter Raper!
Jo is a Project Director based in our Cambridge office,
Work Anniversary – Chris Spiller
A big congratulations to Chris Spiller, who is celebrating 20
Employee Spotlight: Danni Lethbridge
This month, we’re delighted to recognise Danni Lethbridge, Assistant Quantity
Potter Raper joins Future of London’s Better Procurement workshop
We took part in a workshop on Monday as part
Clerk of Works: Independent quality assurance that protects your project
In today’s construction environment, quality assurance and compliance are no
We’re delighted to congratulate Eng Siong Ng, who is celebrating 21 years with Potter Raper!
Eng is an Associate Director, Quantity Surveyor, based in our
Employee Spotlight: Joanne Humphrey
This month, we’re proud to recognise Joanne Humphrey for an
Staff Promotion: Mike Newman – Head of Clerk of Works
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Mike Newman to
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
Educational Spotlight: Helping Clients deliver in a changing sector
The UK education sector is evolving rapidly, with organisations tackling
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
Martlesham in Suffolk hands over ahead of programme
We are pleased to announce that our project at Martlesham
Broadfields, also known as Stoneyfields, completes
We’re pleased to announce the completion of Broadfields, also known
L2 Orchard Park receive Highly Commended Award
We’re proud to see L2 Orchard Park receive Highly Commended
£1.29 Billion Secured for Warmer, Greener Homes
Congratulations to the 144 social housing landlords awarded a share
A Royal Opening for Mulberry Academy London Dock!
Last week, Her Majesty The Queen officially opened Mulberry Academy London
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
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
Angel Heights, Croydon completes
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀,
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
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