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PAS 2035 (2023): Do any of your domestic buildings require an airtightness test?
Under new PAS 2035:2023 guidance some domestic buildings will be subject to airtightness testing. Find out how we can support you in improving energy-efficiency of your estate.
Date: 10 Sept 25
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Circular design, accountability and energy resilience: Glasgow's decarbonisation roundtable event
At our decarbonisation roundtable discussion — the third of this year’s series — professionals from across public and private sectors came together to explore the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Date: 9 Sept 25
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We're shortlisted for Architectural Practice of the Year at IHEEM 2025 Awards
We are proud to be shortlisted for this award, recognising our commitment to designing healthcare spaces that meet complex technical needs and enhance patient and staff experiences.
Date: 22 Aug 25
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Celebrating four prestigious shortlisting's at this year's Education Estates Awards
We’re delighted to share that we have been successfully shortlisted in four categories at this year’s event, which celebrates excellence and innovation in the education sector.
Date: 22 Aug 25
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How we are revolutionising our building surveys with drone expertise
Our in-house geomatic consultancy team regularly delivers drone surveys, offering our clients, and our teams of architects and building consultants, a significant number of benefits.
Date: 12 Aug 25
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We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to Manchester City Council’s North West Construction Hub Framework
We are thrilled to have successfully secured one of four places on Lot 2 Architectural, Lot 4 Building Surveying and Lot 8 CDM on the professional services framework ‘NWCH Consult.’
Date: 6 Aug 25
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Achieving decarbonisation: Circularity and smarter energy use in the built environment
As the built environment navigates a rapidly evolving climate landscape, the drive to decarbonise is becoming both more urgent and more complex.
Date: 22 Jul 25
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Achieving decarbonisation: Rethinking materials in construction
This latest series is framed around the theme ‘Shaping the future’ — with a particular focus on sustainable materials and energy in construction.
Date: 13 Jul 25
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Making residential development viable in a shifting landscape
This article offers practical strategies to help developers and housing providers navigate complexity, reduce risk, and unlock the full potential of their residential schemes.
Date: 23 Jun 25
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We’re delighted to join EN:Procure’s Construction Consultancy Services Framework
Following on from our appointment on the previous iteration of the framework, we have successfully secured a place on multiple lots of the new Gen-4 framework, joining 105 other suppliers.
Date: 27 May 25
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We’re looking forward to attending this year’s UKREiiF Annual Event
We hope to see you there! We’ll be reconnecting with industry friends, exploring ways to collaborate, and sharing our expertise at this year’s conference.
Date: 9 May 25
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Plans have been submitted to revitalise a historic landmark in the heart of Huddersfield
We’re delighted to share that we have submitted plans to transform the Grade II* listed building into a vibrant new 108-room hotel, complete with business facilities, bar and restaurant.
Date: 1 May 25
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Strengthening our presence in the Midlands with three new director promotions
We are delighted to announce the promotions of Gareth Banks, Clive Breese and Simon Lamprell to director.
Date: 1 Apr 25
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Sharing what we’ve learned from our 2024 roundtable series
A year of insightful discussions and collaborative action has highlighted pathways towards a more sustainable built environment.
Date: 28 Mar 25
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Highlighting the journeys and contributions of our apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week
A collection of inspiring insights and experiences from some of our apprentices and trainees across various offices, each uniquely balancing work and study in different areas of the industry.
Date: 9 Feb 25
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Exploring the possibilities of landscape design with Oliver Henshaw
We had the pleasure of catching up with Oliver, a trainee landscape architect from our Bristol office, who is balancing his role at AHR while studying for his master’s degree.
Date: 6 Feb 25
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Sharing our insights on how we have shaped inclusive learning environments
Our Director, Gary Overton, alongside Gladys Marr and Sean McKeown, is presenting at the Education Estates SEND Conference, showcasing our Silverwood SEND School project.
Date: 6 Feb 25
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Building a sustainable future: Decarbonisation, healthy design and collaboration
We recently gathered with industry professionals again in Glasgow to explore the pressing topics of decarbonisation, sustainability and the principles behind designing healthy buildings.
Date: 27 Jan 25
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Fostering opportunities for all through education, sustainability and innovation
We believe in a fair right to education for all and have set this as one of our core objectives both as a practice and with our social value initiatives.
Date: 23 Jan 25
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Celebrating Rob's new appointment as Visiting Professor at Manchester School of Architecture
We’re delighted to share news of director and head of sustainability Robert Hopkin’s appointment as a Visiting Professor at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA).
Date: 16 Jan 25