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We work together to unlock the potential of strategic land and infrastructure.

Rolton work closely with clients to identify opportunities of large-scale, unlocking the potential of undeveloped land enabling strategic infrastructure.

This incorporates the evaluation of strategic land, often grey belt, green or brownfield, lacking current planning permission but with, long-term, high potential for a range of development opportunities, from large-scale industrial sites, commercial development to data centres.

We provide the technical foundation and political strategy needed to repurpose underutilised land. By leveraging high-level industry relationships and expert navigation of local planning cycles, and nuances of local policy our team streamlines the transition from feasibility to align community growth and long-term sustainability goals.

Our multi-disciplinary expertise offers trusted advice for due diligence, to ensure site acquisition is technically viable for strategic infrastructure (transport, utilities, community facilities) including power availability, grid connection alongside planning, architecture, project management, technical engineering, and design solutions.

Through our work advising Government, working alongside technical advisors and NGO’s, Rolton led a project to create a database for ‘site finding’ for land with development potential, for value creation across the UK.

 

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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.

Lift at the Open University

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.