Driving Excellence in Construction and Design: Cowan Architects and Higgins Group

Cowan Architects has been appointed to the Higgins Partnerships 2025–26 Consultant Framework. This partnership builds on our ongoing collaboration with Higgins Group, a leading UK contractor known for prime residential and education projects. With over 60 years of experience, Higgins is a construction industry leader, making this collaboration an important step for us.

As part of the Framework, we’ll focus on new builds, retrofits, and cladding remediation—areas where we’ve consistently delivered innovative and practical solutions. These projects are an opportunity to combine our design expertise with Higgins Group’s construction excellence to create spaces that truly benefit communities.

Higgins’s Group’s commitment to quality and sustainability aligns perfectly with our ‘getting it right first time’ approach. Our combined portfolios demonstrate our collective ability to deliver functional and visually appealing spaces, and we welcome the opportunity to contribute our skills to these efforts. Together, we aim to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful results.

At Cowan Architects, we’ve spent decades designing projects that prioritise comfort, functionality, accessibility and creativity. From residential developments to inspiring education spaces, our work is rooted in understanding the needs of clients and communities. This Framework is a great opportunity to expand that impact, working alongside Higgins Group to shape better environments.

We’re looking forward to getting started and making a difference on projects that matter. Combining Higgins Group’s construction expertise with our design skills, we’re ready to deliver exceptional results across the UK.