Edenica: a case study for the circular economy in the built environment

The Edenica project is more than just another modern looking development in the heart of London - it could represent the future of construction in the built environment. At first…

People need roots – exploring the legacy of Irene Barclay

For the latest piece of our Be Part of the Change campaign, we explored the history and legacy of Irene Barclay, the first woman to qualify as a Chartered Surveyor.…

We Built This #5: Laura Bell McMillan on Chester Northgate Tesco Express, Chester

Laura Bell McMillan, Chartered Surveyor at Legat Owen and UCEM alumni, discusses her work on a Grade II listed building for the latest feature in our We Built This series.…

Moving from a gender to an inclusion focus: a Q&A with Building People Founder Rebecca Lovelace

Does construction and the built environment need to change its approach to equality, diversity and inclusion? We spoke with Rebecca Lovelace, Founder of Building People, to find out. It’s a…

What are material passports (and how do they work)?

Just as our passports track the journeys we make across the world, material passports can keep a record of how materials are created, utilised and recycled. There’s no avoiding the…

We Built This #4: Lucy Gaitskell on Daffodil House, the Lake District

How do you go from studying at UCEM to launching your own property company? Charlotte Thackeray spoke to Lucy Gaitskell, owner of Rolcor Property, and Board Apprentice on the Board…

We Built This #3: Adam Denton on BT Tower, London

In the third feature of our We Built This series, we joined Adam Denton, an Apprentice at Colliers and Student Trustee at UCEM, to discuss his connection to the BT…

A guide to master leasing: the pros and cons you need to know

Master leasing has emerged as a new strategy to combat the global housing crisis and rising homelessness. Here’s how it works. The supply of new housing is falling behind demand.…

Two of a kind: what are digital twins and how do they work?

How are digital twins helping the built environment adapt to climate change and make sustainable development a reality? Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption, and the built…

Circular cities 101: how do they work?

Applying the circular methodology to our urban planning and infrastructure could be an effective way to reduce the built environment's contribution to the climate crisis. Despite accounting for less than…

The architect’s guide to generative design

Generative design is transforming the way architects and built environment professionals approach the design phase of construction projects. Here's how. From building information modelling (BIM) to augmented reality and the…

We Built This #2: Dami Sanda on Waltham Abbey Church, Essex

In the second feature of our We Built This series, we sat down with Dami Sanda, Principal Design Officer with Thurrock Council and a member of Black Females in Architecture,…