7 reasons to start a career in the built environment

There’s never been a better time to launch a career in the built environment. Here’s why. The built environment is one of the largest and most significant sectors in the…
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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…

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…
UCEM graduation 2017

Celebrations all round as UCEM holds its second graduation

On 24 June, we celebrated the graduation of 79 UCEM students who attended from 16 countries across the globe – from as far afield as Barbados and Hong Kong. Friends,…
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A Case Study: From Equine Management to a Chartered Surveying apprenticeship – Laura Rafferty-Trow, Acquisition Manager at Spectrum Solicitors

Apprentice Chartered Surveyor, Laura Rafferty-Trow is currently working for Spectrum Solicitors as an Acquisition Manager. We spoke to her to find out why she chose to study with UCEM and…
George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

- But is this enough? What does the Built Environment need to meet the skills gap? Ashley Wheaton, UCEM Principal at University College of Estate Management (UCEM) Renowned architect, George…
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Why continued professional development is important for the future of the Built Environment

Guest blog by Stephen Bartle, Head of Commercial and Business Development It may be a very exciting and innovative time for the Built Environment, but if the sector is to…
Jesse Meek

A case study: Bound for the boardroom with a UCEM MBA – Jesse Meek, Regional Business Manager at Spectrum Property Care

Any area of business thrives on communication and collaboration, and the same can be said for studying, whether you are a first-time student or a recent graduate. We now have…

A spotlight on patient capital: the importance of building homes – and communities – that stand the test of time

In our latest blog, our Principal, Ashley Wheaton discusses a topic close to his heart: patient capital.  As you may be aware, patient capital means taking an approach where investors…
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Principal Thoughts – a look into 2017

The Built Environment: green, digital and smart – but in need of talent As we move into a new year, I’ve spent some time thinking about how the Built Environment…

Five minutes with… Jane Fawkes

The next edition in our ‘Five minutes with…’ blog series features Jane Fawkes, Deputy CEO and Vice Principal: Strategy and Business Management at UCEM. In this blog, Jane shares an…