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A monthly exploration into the world of sustainability in the built environment with commentary and input from UCEM’s Vice Chancellor and academics.
It’s not just in employee demographics that the built environment is short of female representation – it’s in the planning and designs of our buildings and cities, too. It’s a…
A shortage of appropriate workplace equipment and clothing won’t just make female workers uncomfortable – it puts their safety at risk, too. While the perception of construction and the built…
Technology is going to make or break any attempt to achieve a sustainable built environment. Here’s why. The built environment has a mountain to climb to address its impact on…
In this guest article, UCEM’s Jessica Gordon-Calvert gives her personal reaction to the fallout from December’s international climate conference. By Jessica Gordon-Calvert, Sustainability Education & Engagement Officer From an outsider’s…
Apprenticeships can be the solution to the built environment's growing skills gap. Here's how. As the built environment grapples with top-level challenges like climate change, population growth and economic uncertainty,…
What does the built environment need to do to improve diversity and representation? We sat down with apprentice quantity surveyor Jodi-Ann Morgan to find out. The built environment has significant…
Mark Winsor, Talent and Development Manager at Lambert Smith Hampton, believes younger generations will play a crucial part in helping the built environment overcome the challenges of sustainability, diversity and…
Concrete, the second most-consumed substance in the world behind water, is also one of the most damaging to the environment. Here are 12 sustainable alternatives. The sector-wide push to realise…
Leanne Conroy, a Surveyor at Vail Williams and current Master's degree apprentice with UCEM, thought apprenticeships were just for people straight out of school. Name: Leanne Conroy Job role: Surveyor…
Dontae's long-standing interest and passion for property has led him to launch an exciting career as a Junior Flexible Office Consultant at Workthere. Name: Dontae Francois Job role: Junior Flexible…
"My plan was never to go into surveying, but I’ve fallen into the industry and now I’m doing something that I absolutely love.” Name: Sophie Ollerton Job role: Trainee Building…
Adam Stride, a Building Surveyor and UCEM apprentice, is looking forward to continuing to explore the world of property and surveying with Savills in the coming years. Name: Adam Stride Job…
