National Apprenticeship Week – a look back | Part 2

  AAC Day 2 Day 2 commenced with a keynote speech from Ofsted Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw. Wilshaw stated that now is a time of great opportunity for anyone…

National Apprenticeship Week – a look back | Part 1

Last week (14 – 18 March 2016), National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) took place and saw the industry launch several key events, presentations and announcements surrounding apprenticeships in the UK. We…

Leading the way with our Trailblazer Apprenticeship Programmes

This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and what better a time to release our biggest apprenticeship news to date. On Wednesday 16 March we announced our collaboration with Chartered Surveyors Training…

A Case Study: Unlocking my Potential as a Chartered Surveyor through a Level 6 Apprenticeship – Max Boxall, Apprentice Surveyor

During National Apprenticeship week we’re pleased to be sharing real life apprentice success stories. In the second of our apprentice case study blog posts, Apprentice Surveyor Max Boxall gives us…

A Case Study: Working towards Chartered status through a Level 6 Apprenticeship – Jessica Austen, Apprentice Surveyor

We are extremely passionate about unlocking people's potential in the Built Environment and with this, developing talent for businesses across the world. We’re proud to be involved in the delivery…

Principal Thoughts – February

Welcome to our latest edition of the ‘Principal Thoughts’ blog series, in which UCEM Principal Ashley Wheaton shares the latest news from University College of Estate Management, and discusses this…

Bridging the Built Environment Skills Gap

Construction currently contributes £92 billion a year to the UK economic output, through massive growth in the domestic market and an unprecedented expansion in developing countries. However, if the industry…

Four reasons to invest in your staff: the importance of training and education

How to progress and retain talent in your Built Environment business Addressing staff development and training is often low on the list of business priorities - but the relationship an…

The future is Higher Education in the Built Environment

As UCEM officially launches, it looks forward to 2016 and beyond Well, what a fantastic evening for the Built Environment, Higher Education and UCEM. On Thursday 4 February, we officially…

Building in the sun

Making the next step in the Built Environment

In a recent blog, we looked at five exciting career opportunities in the Built Environment for 2016. This focused on a variety of professions available to those seeking a career…

Principal Thoughts – a 2016 intro

Principal Thoughts – a 2016 intro

In our latest edition of ‘Principal Thoughts’ UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton, discusses the latest university college updates and Built Environment industry news for the New Year. Happy New Year My…

5 Exciting Career Opportunities in the Built Environment for 2016

The Built Environment is a large, diverse and exciting industry with traditional areas such as construction, property, and land surveying being included. Professions within the Built Environment consist of design,…