Reducing food waste, reusing construction materials and renewable energy solutions: Our students’ and alumni’s 13 shortlisted Projects for Good

Upon arrival at our exclusive student and alumni centenary event in London last Thursday, guests were invited to look at the displays for our Projects for Good Exhibition.  The displays…

Our exclusive student and alumni centenary event: What you need to know

We are now just two days away from our Centenary Projects for Good: The Built Environment of the Future event. The event is a rare opportunity for a large number…
Sarah Hayford

Student stories: Sarah’s efforts to grow global interest in the sector among 16-25-year olds

Our latest ‘Student stories’ blog comes from our MSc Real Estate student, Sarah Hayford, who writes about her journey into the Built Environment and the launch of her website, The…

International Day of Charity: Hannah Peck’s use of UCEM’s charity day

Today is the UN’s International Day of Charity, which is organised with the aim of mobilising people and organisations to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. In addition to…
BE blog space planes

Lucy Roper’s Built Environment blog: (Space) Planes, trains and flat-pack housing deals

The latest blog from UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper, sees Lucy round up the latest from the sector including a world first in space construction, the latest on HS2…
Doreen Thorp and Dame Alison Nimmo

Focus on our centenary: #UCEM100 blog catch-up. Inspiring women in the Built Environment – Doreen Thorp and Dame Alison Nimmo DBE

Our second #UCEM100 blog this month concerns the stories of Doreen Thorp – an alumna of UCEM who had a huge impact on the Built Environment after a long stint…
The UCEM lamp

Focus on our centenary: #UCEM100 blog catch-up. Iconic structures

We return to our #UCEM100 blog this month which focuses on our three themes which are: iconic structures; inspiring women in the Built Environment; and the World Wars. So far,…

Exploring the great outdoors with Youth Adventure Trust: Guest blog by Donna Rourke-Houguez from UCEM’s Marketing Team

UCEM gives all employees the option to take a day off each year to volunteer for a charity or community group of their choice. Donna Rourke-Houguez, from UCEM’s Marketing Team,…
Focus on our Centenary: The year so far

Focus on our Centenary: The year so far

We are exactly two-thirds of the way through our centenary year. The year has been packed full of activity and, in case you missed anything or wanted a reminder, here’s…
All 50 members of staff at Courage Park with their hands up

Focus on our centenary: Volunteering at Courage Park

Our third Reading-based centenary volunteering event (following the initiatives at Purley Park Trust and Launchpad’s allotment) saw 50 UCEM employees head to Courage Park in Coley to clean up its…
Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts: Apprenticeship agenda must be allowed to flourish

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley reflects on personnel changes in government and makes the case for apprenticeships to remain high on the…

Focus on our centenary: Schools’ design competition

In support of our centenary year and its ‘Built Environment of the Future’ theme, we ran a ‘Design a Building of the Future’ competition. Not heard of it? We bring…