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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
Our Mission, Values and Vision: What Guides Us
Every consultancy is shaped by the principles it stands for.
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
We’re now a Corporate Member of The Retrofit Academy!
We’re proud to announce that Potter Raper is now a
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
Double win for Tower Court at the Civic Trust Awards!
We’re absolutely delighted to share that Tower Court has won
L2 Orchard Park receive Highly Commended Award
We’re proud to see L2 Orchard Park receive Highly Commended
Build to Rent Awards judging panel
We’re excited to share that Claire Flowers will once again
Sunspot Project Shortlisted for the RIBA East Awards 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce that Sunspot, also known as the Jaywick Sands
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
Tower Court Wins Overall Winner at New London Awards 2024!
We’re thrilled to announce that 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 has been named
Mulberry Academy London Dock Secondary School wins prestigious 2024 Brick Award!
We’re thrilled to announce that Mulberry Academy London Dock Secondary
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!
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
Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s Employee Workshop
Last week, we had the privilege of taking part in
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