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Social value expands the meaning of value. Extending far beyond profit, it’s about creating a net positive impact both now and in our collective move towards a sustainable future. Social value represents a significant change in public procurement, introducing a new...

Congratulations to architectural assistant Tyler, who has officially handed in his last project submission for his Part II architect qualification! Since joining us at CMS, Tyler has learnt and progressed so much, making valuable contributions to our architectural...

Did you know that Spring is peak tick bite season? Since we began supporting Lyme Disease UK as our charity of the year, we have learnt a great deal about Lyme disease and believe having an awareness of it is vital. Lyme Disease UK is a charity run by a wonderful team...

It's been five years since our work on Wiltshire Air Ambulance's new airbase in Semington, Wiltshire was completed, so we’ve been looking back on what a great project it was to work on and the impact it’s had since then.  Reaching completion in May 2018, this...

Every year on 22nd April, Earth Day celebrates the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to prioritise sustainability and protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Uniting people across the world, it’s a day that...

We’re always inspired by the transformation a building goes through from inception to completion of a project. Here, we’ve brought together some photos from our time working on SWLEP’s Business Cyber Centre to show you what the construction process can look like!  We...

There's so much for new architects to learn, but it's possible for anyone to become a skilled architectural professional over time. Here we've brought together seven top traits that can help you forge a career you find meaningful and enjoyable.  Learn from...

It’s been a year since Chippenham’s climbing centre The Arc officially opened! Now a popular activity centre within the local community, this was a fantastic project to work on and has proved a great success.  We took project management responsibility for the centre’s...

There’s a lot involved when it comes to construction of a new building. With many different tasks and processes, it's important for a construction project to be organised in a structured and time-efficient way. Fortunately, the RIBA Stages provide the answer to this...

When it comes to designing your dream home, it can be hard to know where to begin. We caught up with our interior designer Emily to gather some tips on how to approach this process and create an environment that fits your lifestyle and brings your vision to life. Here...

Schools are places where students spend a large part of their day, thus creating a pleasant and engaging environment is important for fostering students’ learning and development.   The way we create our educational spaces has the power to transform teaching methods...

The Grade I listed Hotel Indigo is a boutique hotel set in a historic Georgian terrace in Bath. Recently reaching completion, we are pleased to share the end result of this stunning project! As part of the conclusion of Hotel Indigo’s major restoration project, CMS...

Wow, what a year it’s been! This year has seen a number of developments for us, from projects reaching completion, to exciting new projects, to new staff members joining our team. Here we’ve brought together some of our highlights of 2022. On the project front, this...

At CMS Group, we are supporting a team of amazing men who will be rowing across the Atlantic in 2024 to raise awareness of Lyme disease and raise funds for Lyme Disease UK. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge will see Niall, John and Sam row 3,000 miles from...

Congratulations to Senior Project Manager Edd and Senior Architect Paul, who have both been promoted to Directors of CMS! Having contributed a great deal to the company over their time with us so far, Edd and Paul are thoroughly deserving of their new positions. Edd...