Principal Thoughts: Apprenticeship agenda must be allowed to flourish
Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley reflects on personnel changes in government and makes the case for apprenticeships to remain high on the…
Principal Thoughts: Putting people and communities first
…some initiatives over the past few months with a common theme evident throughout: putting people and communities first. The Value of Community report The most explicit link to this theme…
UCEM leads ‘Safe4All’ workshop on gender equality in Islamabad, Pakistan
…The next steps for Dr Rana and Prof Angela Lee involve running similar events in Brazil and Vietnam later this year. Source and credit for pictures: Publications | Safe4all (safe4allpk.com)…
We Built This #4: Lucy Gaitskell on Daffodil House, the Lake District
…good as my male counterparts, especially coming from Community Development, so I decided I wasn’t going to hide behind any knowledge gaps. Instead, I made sure to ask questions and…
Centenary volunteering programme: Helping out at Cedar Court for Creative Support
…volunteering day. Head to http://openeducationmooc.blogspot.com/2019/10/volunteering-day-at-cedar-court.html for the full version. Sharon Douglas (Finance Officer) It was a really good day. I went home exhausted but definitely felt I’d achieved something. I…
UCEM’s Admissions Team gears up to answer your questions on Twitter
…students with an alternative means of instant communication, and we also use these sessions to run through some of our FAQs to proactively address any issues which may crop up…
Alumni stories: Shelley’s quantity surveying progress aided by two UCEM bursaries
We are committed to making our online learning programmes accessible to as wide a range of students as possible in our efforts to create a better built environment. As part…
Governance
My working life: Guest blog by Peter Escreet, UCEM Programme Leader for MBA Construction and Real Estate
…to complete an MSc in Building Surveying whilst working as a general practice Building Surveyor. This involved a wide disparity of disciplines across residential and commercial sectors including: quantity surveying,…
UCEM sponsors Construction Investing in Talent Awards
…staff from AECOM, Interserve and John Sisk & Son, among others. If you would like to join UCEM in attending this event, then please head to the awards website. …
How sustainability influences my work: Interview with alumnus Gilbert Shava
…for construction whilst providing food for communities. My job plays a significant role in the local community and the environment. As a Project Manager for construction projects in an architectural…
Everything you need to know about the Building Safety Act
…competence assessment extension recently announced. This gives registered building control professionals until 6 July 2024 to complete their competency assessments. Designed to improve the safety of all buildings, but high…