A guide to prefabrication (and how it’s transforming construction)
…faster still, with these construction projects completed 50% faster than their traditional equivalents. There are also cost savings to be found in prefabricated structures, as transporting components and partial assemblies…
UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton awarded honorary RICS membership
…profession. In earning this recognition, Ashley joins a collection of members alongside the likes of His Majesty King Charles III, Carrie Lam and Kevin McCloud. As Ashley commented on receipt…
Concordat to Support Research Integrity
Back to UCEM for a Master’s after 20 years
…Company: Vail Williams Leanne recently entered her 40s, but she’s been in the property industry since she joined a firm of commercial surveyors as an office junior aged 17: “I…
Smart buildings, explained – here’s what they mean for the built environment
…industries like IT, finance, healthcare and manufacturing, it’s also transforming the way structures are designed, built and operated. The term ‘smart building’ has become increasing common in the sector in…
The importance of the student voice in sustainability
…our Student Officers for Sustainability Responsible Futures As part of our commitment to the Responsible Futures programme we have a Responsible Futures Working Group, which is open to a combination…
A guide to 15-minute cities: why are they so controversial?
…Health, commented: “We wanted a cohesive framework that would capture the concept of our five Cs (compact, connected, convivial, complete and cool) … we pitched the idea of the 15-minute…
UCEM report recommends collaboration for an inclusive built environment
…EDI into routine industry practice: Criteria around increasing diversity should be included in processes such as employee appraisal and clients commissioning, or consultants pitching for, built environment projects. Defining EDI…
Safeguarding and Prevent Appendices
How can the Built Environment attract a winning workforce?
…support and qualify people at all levels. For those concerned about the time or costs associated with training, apprenticeships and online learning courses allow all applicants to achieve the academic…
A case study: Steaming ahead with an apprenticeship on the Crossrail project – Yehya Hawila, Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Costain
…in the Built Environment began when I was studying for A-Levels. I was accepted onto a summer internship with the commercial team at Costain, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I became…
A Case Study: From Equine Management to a Chartered Surveying apprenticeship – Laura Rafferty-Trow, Acquisition Manager at Spectrum Solicitors
…to set up her own legal business, Spectrum Solicitors and invited me to come on board with her and join the company. At first, I was working in an administrative…