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Welcome to our News page. Here, you’ll find the latest updates on all things Brookbanks, as well as industry news, guides, expert advice and more. Make sure to check in regularly to stay informed.

October 17, 2025

A Milestone in Safety: Securing BSR Approval for Shoreham’s High-Rise Redevelopment

The redevelopment of Shoreham-by-Sea’s former Adur Civic Centre,159 new homes in two concrete-framed blocks (six and nine storeys), posed a real-world test of our engineering mastery. In today’s post-Grenfell world, high-rise residential towers like this are classified as higher-risk buildings (HRBs) under the 2022 Building Safety Act.
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October 16, 2025

Carbon-Neutral Construction: The Future of Sustainable Infrastructure

The construction sector, long recognised as a major contributor to global carbon emissions, stands at a critical juncture. With increasing pressure from regulators, clients, and communities to build responsibly, the industry must adopt radical innovations in materials and methods. This paper explores cutting-edge strategies that not only reduce embodied and operational carbon but redefine how infrastructure can be conceived, constructed, and maintained.
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October 9, 2025

The Brookbanks Difference: Smarter Cost and Commercial Insight

At Brookbanks, we’re more than just cost consultants- we’re strategic partners embedded within your team, helping you make smarter financial decisions and maximise the value of every pound invested.
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October 7, 2025

Brookbanks’ Ethos for Value Elevation

At Brookbanks, value elevation isn’t just a principle - it’s a core part of how we deliver smarter, more sustainable outcomes for our clients. Our ethos is built around a proactive, collaborative approach that identifies opportunities to reduce costs, mitigate risk, and enhance project outcomes without compromising on quality or functionality.
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October 2, 2025

Meet Our Land, Development and Communities Group

At Brookbanks, our Land Development and Communities team is where most projects begin. We take a concept, often just an idea and guide it through planning and initial technical approvals, ensuring it’s viable, sustainable, and ready for development.
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October 1, 2025

Leading Industry Change: Jack Barrow on IStructE’s Business Practice & Regulatory Control Panel

Jack Barrow, Project Structural Engineer, is helping shape the future of structural engineering practice through his role on the Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE) Business Practice & Regulatory Control Committee.
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September 29, 2025

Brookbanks September 2025 Newsletter

As September draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on a productive month of insights, innovation, and collaboration across the development and infrastructure sectors. In this newsletter, we share the latest industry and Brookbanks updates, to help you stay ahead of changes.
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September 26, 2025

Brookbanks Sportive 2025

Yesterday, the Brookbanks team came together for an unforgettable day of cycling, community, and charity at the Brookbanks Sportive 2025. Held in the scenic Chilterns around Watlington, the event offered four route options: 14 miles, 33 miles, 57 miles, and 83 miles catering to everyone from casual riders to seasoned cyclists.
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September 25, 2025

Podcast Episode #2 – Post Contract Administration

Ben Wakeling, Commercial Director, sits down with Mark Miller, Senior Associate Commercial Director, to unpack the importance of post-contract administration and share insights from their experience.
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September 24, 2025

Careers at Brookbanks: A Culture That Builds Futures

At Brookbanks, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From day one, new team members are welcomed into a collaborative, supportive environment where they feel they truly belong. It’s not just about the work it’s about the culture, the camaraderie, and the shared ambition to grow together.
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September 23, 2025

Latest NPPG Updates on Flood Risk and Coastal Change

The Government’s National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) on flood risk and coastal change was recently updated (17th September 2025) with revisions to paragraphs 23, 27 and 28, plus a new paragraph 27a.
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September 17, 2025

M&E Webinar: Building Safety Act 2022

Brookbanks recently hosted an insightful webinar on the Building Safety Act 2022, shedding light on the evolving landscape of building safety regulations in England. The session, led by Associate Director Jack Kenny, covered the Act’s implications, industry challenges, and Brookbanks’ proactive approach to compliance.
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