Open for applications: UCEM’s new masters degree to expand skills base and lead sustainability charge in built environment
…and capabilities to develop sustainability practices in their operations, as well as adopting approaches that differentiate their businesses against competitors when it comes to services and expertise. It will also…
How sustainability influences my work: Interview with alumnus Tracy Cousins
…to sustainability? At NHBC I feel very empowered to come up with ideas and there is a sense of healthy competition between teams to come up with things we can…
A blueprint for successful built environment professional apprenticeships
…whilst diversifying its workforce and enabling social mobility. For VOA to sustain the level of apprenticeship intake, the organisation is aiming to grow its community of mentors so that they…
Mastering the art of master planning
…be completely re-written or even abandoned It can be expensive to create these plans, particularly when sourcing community input and relevant data In some cases, these plans will simply sit…
A guide to master leasing: the pros and cons you need to know
…both parties. Legal complications: With more parties involved and the lines more blurred in terms of control of the property, the master lease agreement can present legal complications if the…
What is lean construction (and why should you adopt it)?
…production being adopted in other capacities, with the construction industry just one of many to replicate this approach. Lean practices have also been adopted by companies across industries like retail,…
Green infrastructure, defined: how could it help us solve the climate crisis?
…spaces comes at huge expense of the natural world, with most requiring large amounts of natural resources to build. Plus, these settlements are typically built near valuable ecosystems that provide…
What is the BRRRR method (and how does it work)?
…You’ll need to have owned the property for a certain period before you’ll be able to complete this step of the process. 5. Repeat After the refinancing stage is complete,…
The built environment needs sustainability leadership
…the damage becomes irreversible. However, we simply don’t have a choice – without action on our part, the consequences for the planet will be disastrous. The sustainability leadership gap in…
How to select the right ESG goals and targets for your business
…looking for sustainable construction methods. Not only this, but a recent report found that the large majority (83%) of consumers think companies should be actively shaping ESG best practices, and…
What are the modern methods of construction (and how do they work)?
…used to create prototypes or print complex elements. This makes it possible to save time and money, as well as produce high-quality and uniform components. Learn more: Modular construction 101:…
COVID-19 and sustainability: Guest blog by our Research Assistant – Education & Sustainability, Dr Renuka Thakore
…are questions such as: are the poor or most vulnerable being cared for? Who is looking after the people living in slums and urban areas who simply do not have…