Principal Thoughts: Making our founder, Sir William Wells, proud
…difference to the Built Environment. We’ve highlighted some shining examples from our alumni community this year, from Irene Barclay to Doreen Thorp, up to the present day in Dame Alison…
What is lean construction (and why should you adopt it)?
…of waste: Overproduction and underproduction Defective materials and components Unnecessary transportation Materials that aren’t immediately required Along with physical and environmental waste, lean also considers wastes in efficiency and working…
12 sustainable alternatives to traditional concrete
…progress is being made to ensure the building lifecycle works in harmony with a sustainable, net zero future. If our sector is to play its part in combating and adapting…
UCEM alumnus wins construction apprentice award
…awards ceremony. He commented: “Winning the award definitely came as a surprise as it’s really unusual for it to be awarded to someone that is no longer an apprentice. Unfortunately,…
Arts and antiques
Valuation of businesses and intangible assets
Section 4
Dr Hazel Ann Nash
Section 3
UCEM Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards
First bespoke CPD training modules for service Veterans launched by UCEM and BuildForce
…map outlines for construction project management, quantity surveying (commercial management) and building surveying in construction will follow next week. The modules have been designed in response to research carried out…
June 2022 Graduation: Behind the scenes
…more of a flavour of the event, here are a few behind-the-scenes observations from our three Graduation ceremonies last weekend… From Cumbria to Nairobi A common question at Graduation is…