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Rolton provided multi-disciplinary engineering services to support the development of a state-of-the-art, 60-unit extra care facility at Bassenhally Farm, Whittlesey.

Our engineers delivered a variety of investigative and design work, including; holistic drainage strategies, support with external areas such as car parks, paths, landscape levels, intrusive geotechnical site investigation, foundation and ground floor slab design, superstructure design (detailing load bearing and non-load bearing walls – masonry structure with steelwork as required, upper floor design – precast concrete),  and full infrastructure performance design.

Mechanical and electrical performance design services provided by our engineers included indicative layouts for a variety of services to cater for each unit and the facility overall (heating, domestic water service, LV distribution, fire detection, etc.).

As an extra care facility, all aspects of design were carefully considered to deliver a space suitable for comfortable, community life. Designs for the facility ensured that each unit was individually metered to create totally independent residential areas for let to a variety of tenants.

In addition to standard extra care requirements, additional services were provided to ‘future proof’ the residential apartments and allow for easy alteration at a later date to accommodate additional care facilities such as those required for Alzheimer’s patients.

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Darcy Edwards joins Built Environment Futures Assembly as a Young Leader

5 October 2026

We are delighted to announce that Darcy Edwards, Executive Officer to the Chairman at Rolton, has joined BEFA as a Young Leader. The appointment builds on Peter Rolton’s position on BEFA’s Strategic Advisory Board, giving Rolton a unique opportunity to contribute at two critical levels: through established industry leadership and through the experience, priorities, and fresh ideas of the next generation.

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Rolton strengthens vertical transportation division with strategic appointment of senior consultant.

17 August 2026

We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).

Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.

Rolton contributes to new 2030 built environment workforce planning report

10 June 2026

Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.

The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.