How I’m making the most of my apprenticeship: Emily’s story
…company were very supportive of this. We have also participated in property sports events against other companies, such as the Surveyor Sevens tournament (an annual inter-company netball and rugby charity…
How sustainability influences my work: Interview with alumnus Samantha Lloyd
…in 2011 – BA (Hons) in Interior Design Worked with companies Mowlem & Co, Neptune Home, The Cheshire Kitchen Company Used her creativity to bring designs to life for commercial…
Built environment careers: top trends driving the construction sector during uncertain times
…embark, research shows that students who study for a university qualification when the economy is struggling secure higher levels of pay when they graduate. Compared with students who enrol during…
Small businesses have a crucial role in the battle against climate change
Think your small business is too small to make a difference on climate change and sustainability? Here’s why you may want to reconsider. Small businesses are the backbone of commerce…
Meet this yearβs Responsible Futures Working Group
…that we can achieve this accreditation mark. We have thrice been awarded the Responsible Futures accreditation mark – in 2018, 2020 and 2022– following student-led audits. The audits are led…
Introducing: our Student Officers for Sustainability
…on and support us to deliver sustainability student initiatives, be our critical partner, champion the learner voice and raise awareness of UCEM’s sustainability work to our student community and beyond….
UCEM celebrate outstanding industry contributions and academic excellence at 36th Property Awards
…of the attendees joined proceedings from 12.15, before all guests were invited to move to the main dining hall where Amanda Clack gave a welcome speech. Lunch then commenced at…
A guide to ESG: what is it and why does it matter?
…There are a wide range of benefits for companies that implement ESG initiative successfully, including: Provides a competitive advantage As illustrated above, monitoring ESG criteria can improve an organisation’s financial…
What is COP28 (and why is it so controversial)?
…Al Jaber – managing director of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the 12th largest oil company by production in the world – to be named president has attracted…
Be Part of the Change podcast episode 1 – women in the built environment
…in a fast growing industry, like in the built environment. [08:20] Charlotte: Super. So, I mean, you work for very different companies. Saviles is a huge company that stretches across…
Net zero carbon buildings explained: hereβs why they matter
…built environment fell by 13% between 2018 and 2022, that was 6% less than the target (of 19%) needed to meet the commitments that were set out by the government….
From 100-hour weeks in utilities to quantity surveying
…Trainee Quantity Surveyor Company: Cooper & Hall Limited Coming from the utilities industry, Jack is no stranger to hard work. “I used to dig out electrical mains. The work was…