News

Practice News
How we are supporting our colleagues with their mental health
To highlight National Mental Health Awareness Week, we have been getting involved in a a variety of activities across our offices to help raise awareness around anxiety.
Date: 15 May 23

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Project News
Breathing life back into our towns and cities by adapting and reusing existing spaces
Reusing and upcycling empty buildings in city centres presents an ideal opportunity to reset our cities, help to regenerate local economies and support businesses that depend on foot traffic.
Date: 2 May 23

by Matt Stephenson
Associate, Architecture

Awards
How we're creating a better future for everyone through innovation and sustainability
We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to helping the UK reach its Net Zero Carbon ambitions has been recognised as we have been shortlisted for Architect of the Year at UKREiiF 2023.
Date: 25 Apr 23

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Practice News
How director Robert Hopkins is inspiring future generations, enhancing student learning and improving their employability and skills
This industry-into-academia initiative aims to utilise the knowledge and experience of the VP to enhance student learning, improve the employability and skills of UK engineering graduates.
Date: 20 Apr 23

by AHR

Thought Leadership
Reimagining our railway stations as hubs
Reimagining our railway stations as hubs to enhance economic growth and support the promotion of sustainable travel
Date: 13 Apr 23

by Samantha Smith
Director, Building Consultancy

Project News
Plans submitted for 180,000 sq ft of new build space in Wilmslow, Cheshire
Plans for 180,000 sq ft of new build space at the Royal London Mutual Insurance Society’s former campus off Alderley Road have been submitted.
Date: 29 Mar 23

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Practice News
Apply now for the 2023 RIBA AHR Scholarship
The scholarship, worth £6,000, will provides support to Part 2 students from low-income households who have demonstrated a commitment to their studies and to the profession.
Date: 28 Mar 23

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Practice News
'Be Ready' campaign launches across the UK
From April 2023, those responsible for high-rise residential buildings in the UK must register with the new Building Safety Regulator.
Date: 26 Mar 23

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Practice News
We’re delighted to announce we have opened a new office in Cardiff
Our new office, led by directors Gary Overton, Karle Burford and Thomas Murphy, reaffirms our commitment to our clients and projects in the country.
Date: 23 Mar 23

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Practice News
Delivering social value and improving communities with volunteering
Director Samantha Smith attended the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) volunteering day with the Canal & River Trust.
Date: 14 Mar 23

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Project News
Unveiling HEMISPHERE One, a sustainable and dynamic building transforming the future workplace
HEMISPHERE One is set to become one of first new builds in the UK designed to achieve six global sustainability accreditations.
Date: 14 Mar 23

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Practice News
Cheshire East Council framework appointment for building consultancy
Our building consultancy team is thrilled to have been appointed to the construction related Consultancy Services Framework for Cheshire East Council.
Date: 7 Mar 23

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Practice News
Catching up with Reem, our 2022 RIBA AHR Scholarship recipient
We caught up with Reem, our 2022 RIBA scholarship recipient for a chat to tell us how her scholarship is going so far.
Date: 6 Mar 23

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Project News
High quality residential development receives planning permission
Planning permission has been granted for City Place, our canal-side residential development in Chester which will breathe new life into its prime location.
Date: 20 Feb 23

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Practice News
New framework appointment for our building consultancy team
We are delighted to have been appointed to Kemnal Academies Trust’s (TKAT) framework for the provision of asset management services.
Date: 16 Feb 23

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Project News
Two further education college wins for our Bristol office
We have been appointed to transform Cornwall College and Yeovil College, combining our masterplanning, architecture, landscape design services to create inspired learning environments.
Date: 15 Feb 23

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Practice News
Meet 3D modeller apprentice, Matthew
Matthew joined us in March 2021 to undertake his design and drafting apprenticeship working within our geomatic consultancy team in Huddersfield.
Date: 8 Feb 23

by AHR

Thought Leadership
The Retrofit Toolkit in action
The first of our retrofit studies challenged us to propose six interventions to decarbonise a typical school building to reduce its energy usage.
Date: 3 Feb 23

by Robert Hopkins
Director, Architecture

Practice News
We are appointed to the EN: Procure Green Consultants DPS
As part of our ongoing decarbonisation initiative, we’re proud to have been appointed to Lot 4 Retrofit Designers of the EN: Procure Green Consultants.
Date: 1 Feb 23

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Practice News
How can we reduce our energy consumption?
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day aims to encourage people to explore and share the ways in which they can reduce their energy consumption.
Date: 10 Jan 23
