Green Claims Code checklist: are you guilty of greenwashing?

The Green Claims Code has been developed to help businesses communicate their sustainable practices clearly to customers. Here’s how it works. You may have noticed a shift in the tone…

Championing the student voice: a Q&A with UCEM Student Trustee Ben McManus

Ben McManus has recently been appointed as our new Student Trustee. We sat down with Ben to learn more about his journey in the built environment to date and his…

What is lean construction (and why should you adopt it)?

When applied to the construction industry, the lean methodology can help businesses reduce waste while maximising cost and resource efficiency. The construction industry is facing a conundrum. As a consumer…

A guide to PropTech (and how it’s shaking up real estate)

PropTech is the latest technological innovation that is set to revolutionise real estate. Here's how it works. There’s no denying that digital acceleration has become a driving force behind the…

What women do matters: a Q&A with UCEM Student Candace O’Brian

We spoke to Candace O’Brian, a Jamaican real estate professional and UCEM student, to get an international perspective on what it’s like to be a woman in the built environment.…

Green infrastructure, defined: how could it help us solve the climate crisis?

Could incorporating green spaces into natural environments help planners balance sustainability and continued development of infrastructure? As the global population continues to grow, so does the housing crisis. This need…

3D printing in construction: is it worth the hype?

Many predict 3D printing could help revolutionise the way we approach construction in the built environment, but how much truth is there to this claim? With nations around the world…

The importance of the student voice in sustainability

Here at UCEM, there are ample opportunities for our students to share feedback about their experiences through things like Programme Representatives, module evaluations and the National Student Survey. The voice…

All buildings great and small: the spectacular rise of tiny homes

What are tiny homes, and why is this radical approach to homeowning starting to pick up momentum and popularity in the UK? The UK is currently experiencing a housing crisis,…

Living with Autism: my story

This week marks World Autism Celebration week. To raise awareness, promote acceptance of the condition and help others understand it better, Josh Hallsworth shares how it impacts his daily life.…

Be Part of the Change podcast episode 2 – from carpentry to quantity surveying

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of…

10 common apprenticeship scheme myths, debunked

We’ve teamed up with national property consultancy Vail Williams LLP to explore some of the common myths and misconceptions about the apprenticeship route. By Tanya Horscroft, Learning & Development Manager…