Principal Thoughts

Principal Thoughts: The Use of Drones in Construction

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley provides his insight into the growing use of drones in construction and the benefits they bring…

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Principal Thoughts: The Hackitt Report and the Impact on the Built Environment

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley provides his insight into the likely implications of the Hackitt report and speaks with colleagues Jane…

Dr Afolabi Dania

Construction techniques and technology: a guest blog featuring Dr Afolabi Dania, MSc Construction Management programme Leader at UCEM

In this latest guest blog, we speak with Dr Afolabi Dania about his background in the construction industry, the key topics he teaches throughout the MSc Construction Management programme and…

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Principal Thoughts: a discussion on online learning

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley provides his insight into the world of online education and speaks with colleagues Fiona Harvey, Head…

A case study: How one of the UK’s top Real Estate companies has leveraged apprenticeships

In our latest employer case study blog, we speak with Ema Saunders, Graduate Programme Director at Savills, who provides insight into the benefits of apprenticeships and gives advice for other…

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From Recruitment to Quantity Surveying: how leveraging the benefits of an apprenticeship can help you reach your career goals

In our latest student case study blog, we speak with Tim Whitcher, Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Evolution5, who’s studying the Chartered Surveyor Quantity Surveying Pathway apprenticeship with UCEM. Realising my…

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Our students in focus: Debunking the myths surrounding online education

Everything is online now. You want to catch up with the latest news? Go online. You want to buy your weekly shopping? Order it online. You want to set up…

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Our students in focus: Enhancing careers within the Built Environment

            Moving on up: UCEM alumnus, Dean Knowland “At the age of 35 I was being overlooked for Commercial Management positions due to a lack…

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Principal Thoughts: a look back at National Apprenticeship Week 2018

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This time, Ashley looks back at the 11th National Apprenticeship Week – during which employers, apprentices and training providers from…

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Our students in focus: Changing career path to pursue a future within the Built Environment

Aiming high: UCEM student, James Cannon, in action for Connacht Rugby James Cannon is eyeing silverware with Connacht Rugby in rugby union’s Pro 14 competition but the 6 ft 8…

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My life in Real Estate: Guest blog by John Mansfield, Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management programme

Early interest From a fairly early age, I have been interested in buildings and thought that it was important to understand how they were constructed. I found that a great…

Manal Abdo

Developed knowledge and structured thinking focuses Manal’s determination to always move forward

In this blog post, former UCEM student and alumni member Manal Abdo, who is now the Founder and President of MA Cluster LLC, shares her experiences of studying with UCEM,…