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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.
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…
"This apprenticeship has changed a lot in my life and done really positive things for me, so I’d like to be able to pay that forward to other people.” Name:…
Jack Bradshaw, Trainee Quantity Surveyor with Cooper & Hall Limited, has successfully transitioned from the utilities industry to an exciting career in the built environment. Name: Jack Bradshaw Job role:…
"The apprenticeship scheme has enabled more women to enter the industry on a level playing field.” Name: Paul Pratten Job role: Associate Director Company: Quadrant Building Control Paul is Associate…
“The apprenticeship route gives an opportunity to people who wouldn’t previously have thought of construction as an option, whether that’s surveying, sustainability, or contracts." Name: William Tobin Job role: Senior…
“I keep recommending UCEM to other government agencies that employ surveyors – it’s 100% UCEM all the way for me now!” Name: Morag Watson Job role: Estates Team Leader Company:…
David Ashford, People and Culture Lead at Ward Williams Associates, has significantly grown the company's intake of apprenticeships over the last three years with the support of UCEM. Name: David…
Urban greening isn’t just making the cities of the future green – it’s helping them become sustainable, too. Here’s how. The built environment is at a crossroads. As a sector,…
Implementing green leasing could help address the role of operational carbon emissions in the ongoing climate crisis. Read on to find out how. While gas, oil, automotive and aviation are…
Implementing ESG can help built environment businesses demonstrate progress on their sustainability ambitions and goals. Today, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) dominates the conversation when it comes to business strategy.…
Certifications like BREEAM and LEED have been lauded in sustainability circles, but just how much importance should be placed on them? If you’ve had any experience in the built environment,…
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…