Unlocking Potential: The Brookbanks Approach to Smarter Development

August 21, 2025

Unlocking Potential: The Brookbanks Approach to Smarter Development

At Brookbanks, we go beyond delivering technical, commercial, and project services - we unlock the full potential of every development. Our mission is to create tangible value by combining deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a unified approach that makes every stage of the development process smoother, smarter, and more efficient.

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August 20, 2025

Webinar: Value Enhancement on Civil Engineering Schemes

Richard Moorcroft, Group Operations and Engineering Director, and Siobhan Murphy, Technical Director, explored the challenges in unlocking long-term value across the lifecycle of a complex civil engineering scheme, sharing the lessons and tips they felt could support future schemes.

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August 18, 2025

Post-Contract Administration

Delivering value after the contract is signed: The Cost and Commercial team at Brookbanks cover a wide range of services, from cost plans to expert reports. One area in which we have a strong breadth of expertise is in post-contract administration.

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August 12, 2025

Net Zero – Where are we?

Net zero has a guilty reputation for feeling like a vast and often complicated topic. Even so, it remains a topic that the entire global real estate and construction industry are deeply engaged in.

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August 7, 2025

Podcast Episode – NPPF Updates – What does it mean?

Welcome to our first Podcast Episode, hosted by Ben Wakeling, Commercial Director and Jack Lynch, Planning Manager, delving into the the National Planning Policy Framework updates and what it means for the construction industry.

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August 6, 2025

Brookbanks: Built on Trust, Expertise, and a Personal Touch for Over Two Decades

In a world where infrastructure and development consultancy is often dominated by large, impersonal firms, Brookbanks stands apart - a company that has quietly built a reputation for reliability, consistency, and deep client relationships over the past 28 years.

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July 31, 2025

The Future of Work in Civil Engineering

The civil engineering profession stands at a critical inflection point, shaped by profound technological disruptions, climate imperatives, and evolving workforce dynamics. Brookbanks' considers how the discipline is transforming amid these changes, highlighting the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools, and the pressing need for greater workforce diversity and inclusion.

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July 29, 2025

Reusing Existing Structures: Sustainable Development

Sustainability is no longer a buzzword - it's a necessity. As the Built Environment Declares petition highlights, our planet is facing an undeniable environmental crisis. The construction industry, responsible for a significant portion of global carbon emissions, must take a leading role in addressing this challenge.

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July 24, 2025

Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our very own Director, Lucy Wildesmith, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Most Influential Designer’ award in the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025!

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July 15, 2025

UK Housing Market Update – June 2025

June saw the UK housing market balancing cautious optimism with structural challenges. Government pledges of record social and affordable housing funding, a new National Housing Bank, and planning system reforms offer hope against long-term undersupply. However, planning permissions have hit record lows, Section 106 delays persist, and housebuilders face margin pressures.

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July 14, 2025

SME developers: the challenges they face, and how we can help

In the ever-evolving landscape of UK housing delivery, small and medium-sized housebuilders (SMEs) are increasingly recognised as a vital part of the Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million new homes over the course of this Parliament. Their agility, local knowledge and design-led approach bring much-needed diversity to the market.

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July 10, 2025

Smarter, Integrated M&E Design for a Sustainable Future

At Brookbanks, we go beyond traditional mechanical and electrical (M&E) design. Our mission is to ensure that every system we create works seamlessly within the broader context of a project- whether it's a residential development, a commercial building, or a complex infrastructure scheme.

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