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The changing role of a construction manager

What, traditionally, has the role of a construction manager entailed? How is the role changing? What role does technology play in this? To answer these questions and more, including how…

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Introducing… Our apprentice programme student representatives

At UCEM, we want all our students to feel happy and supported in their studies. To help with this aim, each programme has one (or more) student representatives - a…

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Introducing… our new student trustee and lead student representative

We recently appointed a raft of new student representatives as programme reps, ambassadors and trustees. The most prestigious of these roles is that of student trustee with input given at…

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Student stories: Lee’s determination to complete our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme

Leaving the Armed Forces for civilian life is a big life event for anyone. The culture shock can be significant with the transition not always smooth or straightforward. Lee Fallows…

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Podcast: A wider look at the impact of the built environment

How much of an impact does the built environment have on our daily lives? How does the sector address sustainability? What do you gain from a career in the built…

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Podcast: Q&A with our BSc (Hons) Construction Management Programme Leader, Dr Afolabi Dani

Our BSc (Hons) Construction Management Programme Leader, Dr Afolabi Dania, discusses his own undergraduate experience in gaining a BSc (Hons) in Building and compares that programme to the one he…

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My life in Construction Management: Guest blog by our BSc (Hons) Construction Management Programme Leader, Dr Afolabi Dania

Studies I grew up surrounded and influenced by a lot of people who worked in the construction industry. I have always been fascinated by the Built Environment, construction plant and…