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All Souls College, Oxford - 600 years old, now has a fully realised digital twin.

Our latest survey at All Souls College demonstrates how Ridge is using advanced laser scanning and SLAM technology with the NavVis VLX/MLX scanners to deliver fast, accurate, and non-intrusive point cloud data. This enables clients to visualise entire sites in 3D, supporting BIM modelling, and integration with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) surveys.

By capturing a detailed snapshot of building conditions, we help clients plan long-term maintenance, and forecast budgets with confidence. The result? Smarter asset management, reduced site disruption, and a future-ready estate strategy.

📢 Ridge welcomes Alex Dovey to lead Project Management in Wales

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Dovey as Partner in Project Management, based in our Cardiff office. Alex brings over 20 years of construction and consultancy experience, with a career rooted in South Wales and shaped by landmark projects across the UK.

At Ridge, Alex will establish and grow our Project Management offering in Wales, with a focus on education, healthcare, affordable housing and community-led delivery. He’s passionate about modern methods of construction, retrofit strategies and ensuring innovation is both impactful and financially viable.

👏 Marcus Tulloch, Partner and Cardiff office lead, adds:

“Alex brings not only technical excellence but a genuine commitment to building trust and driving positive change - qualities that align perfectly with Ridge’s values and vision for growth in Wales.”

We’re excited to have Alex on board as we continue to grow our presence, purpose and partnerships across Wales.

Find out more about Alex here 👉 https://ridge.co.uk/insights/ridge-welcomes-alex-dovey-to-launch-project-management-arm-in-wales/

Alex Dovey | Marcus Tulloch

#TeamRidge #ProjectManagement #Cardiff #WalesConstruction #Leadership #BuiltEnvironment

🎉 What a night! Last night we were honoured to be nominated for the Developing Future Talent Award at the Education Estates® People’s Awards!

This nomination celebrates our commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the built environment through apprenticeships, graduate programmes, mentoring, and leadership development. We’re proud to invest in people and create pathways for meaningful careers.

We’re also thrilled to share that Rachel Derricutt, an Architectural Part 1 graduate currently completing a Level 7 Architecture apprenticeship in our Manchester office, was shortlisted for the Emerging Talent Award a fantastic recognition of her drive, creativity, and potential.

A huge thank you to our team and everyone who helps make Ridge a place where talent thrives.

#EducationEstates #PeoplesAwards #DevelopingFutureTalent #EmergingTalent #TeamRidge #BuiltEnvironment #ConstructionCareers #FutureReady

We’re excited to welcome Ed Hayden, Shane Mellon and Richard Knight to Ridge – three powerhouses within the science and research sector 🔬

Ed joins from Scott Brownrigg, adding architectural depth and a passion for zero-carbon design and walkable science communities. His portfolio includes the Cambridge Science Park Bio Innovation Centre and Arm HQ.

Shane and Richard bring 15 years of engineering leadership from Hoare Lea, with expertise in mechanical and electrical systems and a consultancy-first mindset. Their work spans landmark projects like the Rosalind Franklin Institute and Oxford Science Park.

Together, they bring strategic insight, technical excellence, and a shared vision for future-ready science environments.

👏 Liz Sparrow, Partner says: “Their arrival is a natural next step in our journey to deliver even more value to our science clients.”

Read the full article here: https://ridge.co.uk/insights/ridge-strengthens-end-to-end-science-and-research-offering-with-a-series-of-strategic-appointments/

#ScienceAndResearch #LifeSciences #Architecture #Engineering #Innovation #TeamRidge

🏆 We did it! Ridge has been named Consultancy of the Year at the 2025 National Building and Construction Awards!

This award recognises the incredible journey we have been on - growing from 577 people in 2020 to over 1,300 in 2025 and increasing turnover from £39 million in 2015 to £124 million in 2024.

Our strategic acquisitions - Concert, Jubb, and Adept Management, have strengthened our multidisciplinary offering, while investment from Horizon Capital in 2023 has helped us expand our services and reach even further.

From delivering sustainable infrastructure and restoring national landmarks, to supporting NHS and education projects, Ridge is proud to be making a lasting impact across the UK.

Thank you to our teams, clients, and partners for helping us achieve this milestone. Here's to building better, together.

Thomas Gilmartin | David Johnson | Ian Dewhurst | Gurverinder Garcha | Stacey Brooke | Laura Perry |Rory Coltart

#NBCAwards #ConsultancyOfTheYear #BuiltEnvironment #TeamRidge #ConstructionExcellence #GrowthAndImpact

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We’re proud to share that the Gradel Quadrangles project has been nominated for Project of the Year at this year’s Building Magazine Awards 🎉

Designed by Kohn Architects and delivered by project managers and surveyors at Ridge, this development for New College Oxford reimagines the traditional Oxford Quad for the 21st century. The project includes 99 student rooms, a striking 22-metre tower, and three new south-facing quadrangles, all brought together with thoughtful design and a deep respect for heritage. Sustainability was at the heart of this project; by adopting low carbon
materials, the team achieved over 190t of embodied carbon savings which is a powerful step toward more responsible construction in the education sector.

Huge congratulations to our talented teams and our partners at New College Oxford for bringing this project to life.

#BuildingAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HigherEducation #ProjectDelivery #TeamRidge #Architecture #CarbonReduction #Oxford

Adam Evershed | Jason Ward

We are proud to be a diamond sponsor of Dubai Arbitration Week 2025, and to co-host our panel session with Hogan Lovell titled ‘E is for Arbitration’.

Join Ridge & Partners, Hogan Lovells, and leading voices in international dispute resolution as we explore how to make the arbitral process more efficient in the Middle East.

Date: 11 November

Time: 9:00am breakfast | 9:30 - 10:45am panel

Venue: Ritz Carlton, DIFC

Hosted by our own Niralee Casson, Architectural expert witness, the panel features:

Lucy Osborne - Partner & Head of Ridge Technical Expert Witnesses

Emerson Holmes - Partner, Hogan Lovells International Arbitration

Refki El-Mujtahed - Managing Director, REM Consulting

Ruth Stackpool-Moore - Portfolio Manager - Asia & Global International Arbitration

We look forward to an engaging discussion and connecting with fellow professionals passionate about arbitration excellence.

Niralee Casson| Emerson Holmes | Refki El-Mujtahed | Ruth Stackpool-Moore | Hogan Lovells

We won 🏆 We’re proud to announce Ridge has been named Construction Partner of the year at the Thames Valley Property awards 2025!

A huge congratulations to our Reading team whose dedication and hard work made this possible. The awards ceremony held at the Select car leasing stadium in Reading brought together leading property professionals for the 12th annual celebration of industry success.

The awards organisers @Business Magazine posted on their page saying, ‘This award went to our worthy winner due to it consistently delivering excellence within the property and construction industry and demonstrating exceptional service, innovation and collaboration contributing to high quality sustainable and efficient project outcomes.’

This was a great success for Ridge, and a reflection of our wider culture, including our commitment to providing effective value in our communities.

#ThamesValleyPropertyAwards #ConstructionPartnerOfTheYear #TeamRidge #PropertyExcellence #AwardWinning #SustainableConstruction

Steve Cooper | Simon Maidlow | Adrian Goulding | Thomas Gilmartin

Natalie is a well-regarded expert witness whose clients value her work and contribution to navigating their construction disputes.Natalie’s straightforward approach aims to untangle Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) disputes into well-structured and considered analysis.

She has provided advisory and expert advice in support of litigation, mediation, arbitration, and adjudication processes.She advises on matters relating to the design, installation, testing and commissioning and maintenance of MEP engineering services.Typical case work includes:

Reviewing alleged Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) defects
Considering whether work has been carried out in accordance with professional appointments, contracts, statutory regulations, standards, and reasonable, good-practice design
Providing technical input to other experts, including quantum and delay
Providing clients with preliminary advice on strengths and weaknesses
Providing impartial and independent expert opinion for courts and alternative dispute resolution procedures

Natalie’s experience includes district heating, ventilation, air conditioning, gas, water, drainage, controls, and fire protection systems as well as the coordination between M&E systems with the architectural and structural elements of buildings.

Feel free to get in touch with Natalie or visit her profile: https://ridge.co.uk/expertise/expert-witness-and-advisory-services/#team-natalie-ford

Natalie Ford | Lucy Osborne | David Pope | Robert Birkett | Steve Manchester | Katerina Ballentine | Gary Robinson | Ian Laurie | Alastair Ferguson | Matthew Smith | Richard Brimfield | Christine Leigh | Andrew Allmark | Niralee Casson | Hannah Smith | Chris Mills | Claire Clark | Mahira Ali | Joe Robins | Emi Jelamschi | Guneet Bansal

#EWAS #ExpertWitness #TechnicalExperts #Disputes #Construction

Ridge expands its team of researchers to support the growing technical expert witness offering.

Continuing our focus on quality, the researcher is key to ensuring our experts perform to a consistently high standard whilst keeping costs down, making the solicitor’s role easier and the client happy.

Our researchers are chosen for their intelligence, written skills, and ability to convey complex technical arguments simply and succinctly.

Claire Clark has 19 years of experience in both small local and large international disputes.Claire and Mahira Ali are now joined by Emi Jelamschi and Guneet Bansal.

#EWAS #ExpertWitness #TechnicalExperts #Disputes #Construction

Big news from Leeds – we’ve welcomed Andrew McNaghten as Project Management Partner and new office lead.

Andrew joins Ridge with a track record of delivering complex projects and building strong client relationships. He’s got his finger to the pulse when it comes to the big shifts shaping our industry - from sustainability and net zero to digital transformation with BIM, and modern methods of construction that speed up delivery and cut waste.

Find out more about Andrew’s appointment here https://ridge.co.uk/insights/ridge-appoints-new-partner-to-head-up-leeds-office/

And yes - he’s also a long-suffering Sheffield Wednesday fan. We admire his resilience already.

#Leadership #Growth #BuiltEnvironment #ProjectManagement

🛎️ Applications are open for our Future talent programmes. 🎉

See what our current apprentices and graduates have to say about life at Ridge. 👇🏾

To read about our programmes, Evolve - for graduates and Elevate - for degree apprentices, click here 👉🏼 https://ridge.co.uk/careers/future-talent/

#FutureTalent #Graduates #Apprentices #EarnandLearn #BuiltEnvironment