Forging successful careers in construction: a family story
A common entry route into the built environment sector is through a family connection, and this is no different for the Solanki family. Less common, as in their case, is…
Winning the UCEM Alumni Award
…elevating my personal brand! The following year UCEM nominated me as one of the first 12 Associate Fellows. Through the social events that come with winning both the Alumni Award…
UCEM Student and Vice Chancellor contribute to major UK sustainability summit
…precise demands of the future workforce. To bridge these gaps, Ashley advocated for a comprehensive approach that incorporates education on multiple levels, including leadership, professional/technical competence skills and even building…
Be Part of the Change podcast episode 4 – reaching out to young people
…stats, and that’s good. And I guess a lot of it comes back to money and competition and who does what better. But I think when it comes to equality…
The architect’s guide to generative design
…is compatible with existing systems and workflows, as this often requires specialised platforms. As such, architects will need to evaluate the compatibility of the software to make sure it will…
What the built environment can do to champion EDI: a Q&A with UCEM Trustee Misa von Tunzelman
…inclusion for young black and Asian people in London. She chairs the judging committee for Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors’ charity fundraising Property Marketing Awards. Misa was appointed as a…
Support for care experienced students
What is BIM (and how does it work)?
…and consultants. In contrast, CAD has more application in the design phase, often being used to create complex and detailed models of smaller components. In essence, CAD software is used…
All buildings great and small: the spectacular rise of tiny homes
…and solar power. 9 examples of tiny homes We’ve briefly mentioned a couple of examples of tiny homes, but as this movement gathers momentum, thrifty individuals are finding new and…
Giving the construction industry a second chance: a Q&A with UCEM Apprentice Jodi-Ann Morgan
…her journey to become a chartered surveyor, having commenced her studies in 2019. She has twice been nominated in UCEM’s Built Environment Apprenticeship awards in the Apprentice of the Year…
Be Part of the Change podcast episode 1 – women in the built environment
…an opportunity to highlight the positive practices our employers are actioning within their organisations to inspire other companies in their approach. Visit the webpage > In the opening episode of…
UCEM co-hosts international conference and signs partnership agreement with Batangas State University, Philippines
…in the pursuit of mutually beneficial activities over the coming years, including research projects, conferences and webinars. As Dr Muhammad Rana, UCEM academic tutor and leading researcher, commented: “The signing…