McBains
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Capabilities
  • Sectors
  • Projects
  • Our People
  • Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework
  • Careers
  • News
  • Contact
Recent Projects
  • Midland Metropolitan University Hospital PFI
    Midland Metropolitan University Hospital PFI View Case Study
  • Pevensey Bay Sea Defence Scheme
    Pevensey Bay Sea Defence Scheme View Case Study
  • Glenvale Park Phase 2
    Glenvale Park Phase 2 View Case Study
  • Alexandra Road, Corby
    Alexandra Road, Corby View Case Study
  • Paddington Square
    Paddington Square View Case Study
  • Graduate Hotels
    Graduate Hotels View Case Study
  • News

PROPERTY WEEK: BTR’s future lies in the new towns

McBains has placed an article in Property Week with McBains Director of Housing & Masterplanning, Peter O'Rourke, providing his thoughts on the on the growing interest and opportunities in suburban BTR (SBTR)

"The ‘towns of the future’ envisioned by the government have the potential to become architectural showcases for what can be achieved in harmony with current environmental and planning laws."

Read more: BTR’s future lies in the new towns | Property Week

08th October 2024

You might be interested in...

ESTATES GAZETTE: Simplifying BNG for sheds

ESTATES GAZETTE: Simplifying BNG for sheds

30th October 2025

In an article for Estates Gazette, Matthew Baldwin, Project Director at McBains, explores how brownfield sites are grappling with BNG requirements and how proposed reforms in the upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill could make compliance simpler and more strategic.

New Urgent Treatment Centre opens at Worthing Hospital

New Urgent Treatment Centre opens at Worthing Hospital

20th October 2025

A significant part of Worthing Hospital’s multi-million-pound improvement programme to expand its Emergency Department (ED) reached completion recently, with the handover and official opening of a new, purpose-built urgent treatment centre (UTC) on August 29, 2025

RIBA JOURNAL: An unconventional north London community gets a people-focused new heart

RIBA JOURNAL: An unconventional north London community gets a people-focused new heart

02nd October 2025

McBains is featured in RIBA Journal for our role as structural engineers on Highgate Newtown Community Centre in Camden.

Tamworth College welcomes new students

Tamworth College welcomes new students

30th September 2025

The construction of South Staffordshire College’s new Tamworth College campus reached completion at the end of August, with the college welcoming students for the start of the new academic year in September.

McBains Secures Multi-Lot Appointment on £175m National Framework

McBains Secures Multi-Lot Appointment on £175m National Framework

24th September 2025

McBains is proud to announce its successful appointment to four lots on the Fusion21 Construction Consultancy Services Framework.

Steve Brooker joins judging panel for prestigious Building Better Healthcare Awards 2025

Steve Brooker joins judging panel for prestigious Building Better Healthcare Awards 2025

17th September 2025

Director of London Project Management, Steve Brooker, recently served as a judge for the Building Better Healthcare Awards 2025, helping to review entries in the Building Class group, which spans nine categories, including the coveted Best Healthcare Development over £75 million.

McBains Explains

Get the latest insights from McBains and industry news to your inbox each month.

By submitting your email address you are agreeing to us storing your data for the purpose of sending you a newsletter.

Explore McBains

  • Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework
  • Architecture
  • Asset Management Consultancy
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Building Surveying
  • Civil & Structural Engineering
  • Masterplanning & Urban Design
  • Project Management
  • Project Monitoring & Due Diligence
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Employer's Agent
  • Digital Engineering (BIM)
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Principal Designer / CDM Advisor
  • Education
  • Financial
  • Healthcare
  • Heritage
  • Hotels & Leisure
  • Housing & Masterplanning
  • Industrial
  • Motor Retail
  • Offices
  • Police & Custodial
  • Private Residential
  • Public Sector
  • Retail
  • Social Housing
  • Transport
  • Urban Regeneration

© 2025 McBains – Privacy Policy – Modern Slavery Statement

Brand by David Carroll & Co . Design by Mutual & CIB