Built Environment

Built Environment Communications That Unlock Opportunities

Those operating in the built environment have to tackle regulation, market dynamics, stakeholder expectations and investment pressures. At Perceptive Communicators, we’ve specialised in construction communications, property PR, planning and community engagement for nearly two decades — helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve strategic goals faster, more effectively, and with greater certainty.

Strategic Communications for Construction and Property

We are a multi-award-winning communications agency with a laser focus on the construction, property development, home building, and regeneration sectors. Our deep sector expertise and senior-level networks mean we hit the ground running — unlocking opportunities and creating meaningful impact more quickly and with more certainty.

Our services include:

Planning communications, stakeholder and community engagement
Construction and infrastructure PR
Reputation management for developers and housebuilders
Place marketing and regeneration communications
Public affairs for the built environment
Strategic communications for social housing and housing associations

Recognised as Homes for Scotland’s Supporting Organisation of the Year in 2022 and 2024, and winner of Construction PR Campaign of the Year, we know what it takes to:

Anticipate and overcome planning objections and regulatory barriers more easily
Build trust effectively and more efficiently with communities, partners, and policymakers
Position your organisation and key spokespeople as credible and innovative industry experts and thought leaders
Drive investor confidence and stakeholder support

Trusted by the Built Environment’s Leading Organisations

We support clients across the entire property and construction value chain – from architects and engineers to housebuilders, contractors, housing associations, and industry bodies.

Our current and long-standing clients include:

Architects: Studio LBA, BDP
Ground engineers and civil, structural and conservation engineers: Akela and Will Rudd
Housebuilders: Cruden Group (15 years), Campion Homes, AS Homes, Briar Homes, Muir Group
Major developers and contractors: Kier Construction, HBD
Housing associations: Albyn Housing Society, Viewpoint Housing Association, River Clyde Homes, Scottish Borders Housing Association
Regeneration: Clyde Gateway (10+ years), Ravenscraig
Industry bodies: Construction Scotland, BE-ST (Built Environment – Smarter Transformation), Homes for Scotland, SFHA

From site promotion and public consultations to crisis comms and corporate positioning, we develop and deliver tailored communications strategies that drive results.

Built Environment Insight with Measurable Impact

Our team of expert communicators, public affairs advisors and digital specialists understand the nuances of the planning and development process. We develop communications strategies that influence decision-makers, mitigate risk, and accelerate success — from early-stage planning through to delivery and long-term legacy.

With a world-class Net Promoter Score of +92 and industry-leading client loyalty, Perceptive is trusted by the built environment's most ambitious organisations.

Championing Women in Construction

We’re proud to be a founding member of Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC) — a network dedicated to supporting and empowering senior women in the industry. FLIC connects leaders, increases visibility, and champions greater diversity in construction leadership.

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Perceptive Communicators: Shaping the Future of the Built Environment

We help our clients unlock opportunities and deliver meaningful impact – for industry, for communities, and for the future of the built environment.

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Commerical Property

Project Management

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Engineering

Property Management

Heritage and Conservation

Community Regeneration

Housebuilding Commerical Property Project Management Architecture Engineering Property Management Heritage and Conservation Community Regeneration

But don’t just take our word for it…

"Perceptive has been a key part of raising Will Rudd’s profile in the media. Securing media coverage was an alien concept to us, but they have shown how important it is. Their expertise has undoubtedly helped Will Rudd secure more enquiries and ultimately more business.”

Gillian Ogilvie - Managing Director at Will Rudd Edinburgh
"Cruden has retained Perceptive Communicators to carry out all of our communications activity for the entire Group. They are highly skilled in managing multiple projects, have an expert understanding of the built environment and are extremely well connected with key stakeholders. They have been key in helping Cruden communicate our sustainability credentials and Net Zero ambitions before our target audiences."

Hazel Davies - Sales & Marketing Director at Cruden Homes
Perceptive have been with us every step of the way as Clyde Gateway has built a meaningful legacy for our communities in the east end of Glasgow and South Lanarkshire. Since our inception, we have secured over £1.5bn in inward investment and we would not have been able to achieve such a feat without the creativity of the Perceptive team and the phenomenal results they consistently deliver.”

Martin McKay - Chief Executive, Clyde Gateway