One Year of Insite: Unlocking the Potential of Existing Buildings
Nearly one year on from launching Insite, we're proud to reflect on the impact the service has already made for clients across a range of sectors and buildings.

Nearly one year on from launching Insite, we're proud to reflect on the impact the service has already made for clients across a range of sectors and buildings.
Award wins, Place Party, future talent development and charity fundraising. Here's a look at what's been happening across Curtins over the past couple of months, as our teams continue to make an impact through industry recognition, community engagement and investment in the next generation of talent.
As part of celebrating 10 years of Curtins in the city, we brought together speakers from the Scottish Prison Service, Scottish Futures Trust and Kier Construction to explore the delivery of the ÂŁ1bn HMP Glasgow development, one of Scotland's most significant infrastructure projects.
We're proud to have become the first professional services organisation to join the Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP) as a Corporate Partner. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, research and continuous improvement across the built environment.
David Price, our Board Director has submitted evidence for a Guinness World Records title for the fastest half marathon by a male living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), following an outstanding performance at the ASICS Manchester Half Marathon.
For over 40 years, our Getogether has been a reminder that while we deliver engineering excellence, it's our people who make Curtins what it is. This year, colleagues from all 13 of our offices came together at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse for a day of fairground-themed challenges. The evening concluded with dinner and our annual awards, recognising those who embody our values every day. Because great businesses are built on great people.
Local authorities across the UK are under increasing pressure to deliver housing, drive economic growth and regenerate communities, often against a backdrop of constrained budgets, complex planning policy and rising development costs. By identifying risks and opportunities early, we help create viable, deliverable masterplans that support planning, maximise site value and deliver lasting benefits for communities.
Choosing what to do after university is a big decision. At Curtins, we're committed to helping graduates build rewarding careers from day one through meaningful project experience, structured development, mentoring, and support towards professional accreditation and chartership. As a graduate, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that shape communities across the UK and Ireland while developing the skills, confidence and professional networks needed to thrive in your career.
That's a wrap for our Civils Summer Programme 2026. Over six weeks, students from across the UK explored the many facets of civil engineering through expert-led sessions, real-world projects and industry insights, building both technical knowledge and professional confidence along the way.
We're delighted to be returning to The Watershed, Bristol, this autumn to host People, Places, Progress, bringing together industry professionals, community leaders, and built environment experts to explore topics shaping the sector today: community engagement, inclusive leadership and building safety.
The Government’s August 2026 update to the NPPF is the principal planning policy document for England and brings major changes to flood risk policy. While attention has focused on housing and planning reform, the new flood and drainage requirements could significantly affect development sites across England. The changes do not necessarily make development harder, but they do make it essential to identify flood and drainage constraints early, as these are now key development considerations rather than just technical issues.
This year marks a significant milestone for Curtins as we celebrate 10 years since opening our Glasgow office. To mark the occasion, we're bringing together industry leaders and project partners to reflect on our journey so far and explore one of Scotland's most significant construction projects currently underway: HMP Glasgow.










