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Huge congratulations to our Goddard Consulting Partner, Marcus Goddard who completed his first Ironman 70.3 - an incredible achievement!

Cubitts, the British spectacle maker, has officially moved into its new headquarters - The Yard. Set near King's Cross in London, the HQ is a home for the brand's entire operation unifying frame and lens making, creative, repair, consultation, exhibition and training into a spectacular new space. Goddard Consulting were delighted to be part of [...]

Congratulations to Peregrine Bryant Architects on receiving a well deserved Highly Commended award at the CTAs for the transformation of the historic Stable Yard at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Led by our Senior Consultant, Spencer Douglass, Goddard Consulting were delighted to act as CDM Principal Designer Advisers and Client Advisers for the fantastic revitalisation.

Goddard Consulting are officially appointed as CDM Principal Designers and Client Advisers to Homes England for the Brookleigh Masterplan. The scheme will provide an impressive 3,500 homes, and a range of infrastructure and community facilities including schools and parks. We look forward to working with CampbellReith and the wider project team.

We’re delighted to celebrate the success of Horatio’s Garden Sheffield & East. This remarkable garden has been recognised with three prestigious honours at the Civic Trust Awards: ▪️ Civic Trust Award, acknowledging excellence in the built environment▪️ The Selwyn Goldsmith Universal Design Award, recognising a design that prioritises dignity, choice and independence▪️ The inaugural 2026 [...]

Great Portland Estates (GPE) has announced practical completion of its largest office scheme to date. 2 Aldermanbury Square in EC2, delivers 321,650 sq ft of best-in-class HQ office space across a new 13-storey building. With the development now complete, Clifford Chance, which has pre let all the office space, will soon take occupation to [...]

Last week, Marcus Goddard visited our latest PBSA project with Olympian Homes and Principal Contractor, RG Group. Arena Point in Leeds will deliver 705 beds across 44 storeys and will be the tallest building in the city and the worlds tallest PBSA tower. Goddard Consulting are CDM Principal Designers and Olympian's Client Advisers for the [...]

The Goddard Consulting team are pleased to announce the completion of The Fairfax in Manchester, Olympian Homes' latest Build-to-Rent development. Located on Portugal Street East, the project delivers 488 new residential apartments across two landmark towers rising 23 and 29 storeys, contributing significantly to the continued growth and regeneration of the Piccadilly area. Situated close [...]

Principal Contractors, Auburn Group, have commenced works on a brand new teaching block for Dulwich Cranbrook School. The space will sit within the school’s beautiful rural campus in the High Weald National Landscape, and will provide modern, high-quality, age-appropriate classrooms, where Years 5 and 6 pupils can learn, grow, and thrive. Goddard Consulting are delighted [...]

Goddard Consulting are delighted to announce the successful Gateway 2 application for The Haymarket, the latest PBSA development from Olympian Homes. Standing on the former Premier Inn site, and creating a new entrance to Bristol city, the development comprises of 442 student accommodation units and 132 co-living bedrooms delivered across two 28 & 18 [...]

The Goddard Consulting team are pleased to confirm approval for the retrofit and extension of King Edward Court, home to the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSE) global HQ at Paternoster Square. Designed by Carter Gregson Gray for Oxford Properties Group and Hines, the project enhances this historic financial landmark through: A new public‑facing event space [...]

Goddard Consulting is delighted to announce that long-standing collaborators Peregrine Bryant Architects have been selected as a Regional Finalist in the 2026 AABC Conservation Awards (part of the Civic Trust Awards scheme) for their work on the Royal Hospital Chelsea Stable Yard project. The Soane Stable Yard underwent a comprehensive renovation that sensitively transformed the [...]

The Georgian Group's Architectural Awards celebrate exemplary conservation and restoration projects in the UK. Sponsored by Savills, the Church of St Stephen Walbrook was the chosen winner of the category: Restoration of a Georgian Building in an Urban Setting. Goddard Consulting were CDM Principal Designers and Building Regulations Principal Designer Advisers for the 14-month restoration and conservation of [...]

Exciting progress is being made at Holloway Park, where 215 new social rent homes are nearing completion. The topping out of the first phase of homes marks a major milestone in the transformation of the historic Holloway Prison site into a vibrant, inclusive new community for Islington. This phase forms part of a wider development [...]

The restoration of Sir Christopher Wren’s Church of St Stephen Walbrook has been successfully completed. Built after the Great Fire of London and renowned for its striking dome and Corinthian columns, the Grade I listed church underwent a year-long conservation programme to preserve its structure and enhance sustainability. Works included stabilising the tower and nave, [...]

Plans have been lodged to refurbish and expand the London Stock Exchange HQ in the City of London. The proposal includes rooftop extensions — such as a double-height events pavilion — and redesigned interiors aimed at creating a more flexible, sustainable workspace. Originally designed by Eric Parry Architects in 2003, the building will be reimagined [...]

Last week, Marcus visited Leeds for the 'topping out' of our latest project with developers Olympian Homes. Following the demolition of the existing office building, the site is being redeveloped into Cirrus Point, a 633-unit Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) tower. The 44-storey development will be the tallest building in Leeds and the tallest PBSA [...]

Sponsored by world-famous designer, Manolo Blahnik, the latest exhibition at the V&A Museum explores 'the lasting influence of the most fashionable (and ill-fated) queen in history' - Marie Antoinette. The exhibit houses a stunning collection of rare personal items owned and worn by the queen, alongside contemporary couture pieces by designers including Dior, Chanel, Moschino, [...]

Standing on the former Forest Mill site which had remained derelict for over a decade, the new Centre Court development comprises of 790 student accommodation units alongside 19 affordable homes. The Nottingham based scheme reached completion on the 5th of September 2025 and received HRB registration on the 9th of September 2025. Goddard Consulting were [...]

Initially joining as a CDM Administrator, Kerry progressed in 2021 to become a fully qualified CDM Consultant and Site Auditor. Kerry is a Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (TechIOSH) and recently celebrated becoming an Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPS) and an Associate Member the International Institute [...]

The new Soane Stable Yard at the Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) has since been shortlisted for the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2025, in the category ‘Adaptive Reuse into Other’, and in the Heritage Category for the RICS UK Awards 2025. The yard underwent an extensive renovation—funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund - to [...]

Goddard Consulting are delighted to be working on an extensive revitalisation project in the heart of Bristol. The Filwood Community Centre is a cultural hub based in Knowle West, which will undergo a £10 million overhaul to improve the iconic red-brick building. The project will add 75% more floor space to the community centre, including [...]

Carter Gregson Gray (CGG), has submitted plans for a new 144-home mixed-use development in Maida Vale, half of which would be affordable housing. Plans were issued to the scheme's backer, Westminster City Council, for permission to demolish two single-storey adult care buildings and replace them with three new blocks.The existing bungalows at 291 Harrow Road [...]