Last updated on 11/05/2025

Our Vision

Place Guild is where the built environment sector comes to life. We’re creating a platform where quality content, genuine expertise, and practical tools combine to serve professionals across architecture, property, construction, and design.

We believe the best stories come straight from the source. That’s why we’ve built Place Guild as a home for members to share their projects, insights, and innovations directly with the industry. Whether it’s breaking news about a groundbreaking development, thought leadership on sustainable design, or showcasing remarkable spaces – our members drive the conversation while we provide the platform and editorial guidance.

By connecting those doing the work with those who need to know about it, Place Guild helps businesses gain the recognition they deserve while giving the wider industry access to reliable, specialised information all in one place. It’s about making meaningful connections that benefit everyone involved.

Development Phases

Phase 1: Platform Launch & Editorial Operations

Status: Complete

PlaceGuild.com is live and publishing quality news across property, architecture, interiors, placemaking, and the wider built environment.

Key Features:

• Professional publishing environment
• Robust editorial workflow delivering 5-6 stories daily
• Content sourced from trusted PR agencies and direct submissions
• Strategic distribution via LinkedIn and Pinterest

Phase 2: PR Hub Launch

Status: Complete

A secure, invite-only area for PR professionals and agencies to manage story submissions and access specialized tools.

Key Features:

• Secure member dashboard
• Monthly story upload allocation
• Same-day editorial review (volume dependent)
• Flexible byline options
• Smart PR Writing Tools including:
  • Story drafting assistant
  • Comment generator
  • Summarisation and rephrasing tools
• Strategic editorial backlinks

Phase 3: Early Access Onboarding

Status: Underway

We’re inviting a select cohort of PR agencies and in-house teams to become founding members who will help shape the platform’s development.

Member Benefits:

• Direct publishing access
• Priority editorial support
• Input on future platform features
• Exclusive access to beta tools

Member Commitments:

• Publishing quality content relevant to the built environment
• Participating in occasional feedback and testing
• Maintaining updated agency profiles

Phase 4: Business Directory & Supplier Listings

Status: Planned

A comprehensive directory for suppliers and professionals across the built environment ecosystem.

Key Features:

• Detailed business listings with logos, descriptions, and service tags
• Category filters for targeted discovery
• Cross-promotion with published articles
• Featured editorial spotlights for enhanced visibility

Phase 5: Membership Plans

Status: Planned

Introduction of tiered membership options for agencies and businesses.

Planned Tiers:

• Basic — Essential publishing and directory features
• Pro — Enhanced publishing quotas and priority support
• Agency — Multi-user access and team workflow tools

Phase 6: Member & Contributor Badge System

Status: Planned

A verification system to highlight trusted contributors and members.

Draft Badge Types:

• Guild Member — For approved PR agencies and communications teams
• Verified Contributor — For individual professionals contributing quality content
• Profiled Business — For featured companies meeting editorial standards
• Founding Member — Reserved for early-access contributors and agencies

Badge Features:

• Secure embeddable graphics for websites, LinkedIn profiles, and email signatures
• Enhanced visibility in the Place Guild directory
• Symbol of editorial integrity and professional credibility

Future Developments

Editorial & User Tools

• Story performance analytics
• Post scheduling for embargoed releases
• Reader engagement features
• Sector and region content filters
• Expert Contributor Program with vetted industry specialists
• Case Study Repository with standardized metrics
• Interactive Project Showcases including 3D models and virtual tours
• Quarterly Trend Reports & White Papers on sector developments

Business & Networking Features

• Project Opportunity Board connecting developers with suppliers
• Specialist Directory Search with enhanced capability filters
• Member-to-Member Messaging for secure in-platform communication
• Annual Awards Program recognizing excellence across the sector
• Project Timeline Visualizer for development milestones
• Material & Product Showcase integrated with manufacturer directories

Enhanced AI Tools

• Industry-specific tone modifiers
• SEO headline generators
• Quote extraction tools
• Multilingual support
• Sentiment Analysis tracking for major developments
• Custom News Digest based on user preferences

Data & Analytics

• Sector Trend Analytics with visual dashboards
• Sustainability Metrics tracking across featured projects
• PR Impact Measurement correlating placements with business metrics

Technology & Platform Growth

• Mobile App with customizable notifications
• Regional editions for key markets (London, Midlands, etc.)
• International versions (Ireland, Netherlands, Australia)
• Multilingual submission forms and tools

Place Guild welcomes inquiries from potential strategic partners and investors interested in accelerating our growth and feature development. Contact us for partnership opportunities.