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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.
Taran’s path to his quantity surveying degree apprenticeship began six years ago when he secured work experience at Arcadis: the same company that now employs him. Name: Taran Barard Company:…
“My manager always says I don’t blow my trumpet enough, but I feel lucky to be doing something that I truly love, and I just want to make a difference…
“The fact that I've been able to have a baby in the middle of doing all of this is remarkable!" Name: Jennifer Willis Company: VOA For Jennifer Willis, apprenticeships run in…
Angie Leggett sat down with UCEM to discuss her role supporting 450 apprentices at the Valuation Office Agency - 250 of which are enrolled with UCEM. Name: Angie Leggett Job…
Christopher's journey to becoming a Project Manager Apprentice with the Ministry of Defence showcases the breadth of opportunities available in the built environment. Name: Christopher Allen Job role: Project Manager…
The aftermath of the Grenfell Tower Fire continues to impact lives almost eight years on. But why has action been so slow? The last decade has been a time of…
Rachel Harwood, Project Manager for South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, is continuing her love of learning and education with UCEM for her second degree. Name: Rachel Harwood Job role:…
Here’s why building information modelling (BIM) is at the centre of digital transformation across architecture, construction and the wider built environment. Construction projects are far from simple. From the design and planning of buildings to their…
Toby Vowels, Assistant Building Surveyor at Rider Levett Bucknall, hasn't looked back since shifting to a career in building surveying and overcoming a serious back injury. Name: Toby Vowels Job…
Urban regeneration is the process of bringing derelict and deprived cities back to life. Here's how it works, with several examples from across the world. From industrialisation and war to…
While the concept of the green belt has been a major political talking point in recent months, it's actually been the subject of debate since it was introduced into the…
If you think of sustainable buildings, you might picture places like London, Shanghai and New York. But did you know that the most sustainable and smartest building in the world…