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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 21, 2025

Bridgend College – Flagship Project & Ceremony

Brookbanks is proud to have delivered the civil and structural engineering design for Bridgend College’s transformative new town centre campus. This is a landmark £50 million development that will provide 13,000m² of state-of-the-art educational space across two buildings.
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October 20, 2025

Leadership Promotions at Brookbanks

At Brookbanks, we believe that recognising excellence and nurturing talent is key to our continued success. We are delighted to announce a series of leadership promotions that reflect our commitment to developing future leaders and strengthening our internal capabilities.
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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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A Place to Belong

The Brookbanks culture is built on connection. Whether in the office or working remotely, our teams thrive on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. It’s a place where colleagues become friends, and where every success is celebrated together.

Work That Inspires

Our projects are as diverse as our people. From small residential developments to large-scale infrastructure schemes, no two days are the same. This variety keeps our work engaging and gives our teams the chance to develop a broad skill set across sectors and disciplines.