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Embedding sustainability within the curriculum

How exactly do you go about embedding sustainability across a university’s curriculum? This is the question we posed to our associate dean, Cathy Higgs, and building surveying programme leader, James…

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My life in the built environment: Guest article by David Hunt, UCEM’s access and transitions programme leader

Early interest in real estate I wanted to do a job where I would not be stuck in an office all day. The big attraction of real estate when I…

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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…

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My life in Construction Management: Guest blog by our MSc 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…

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Principal Thoughts: Encouraging widening participation in the Built Environment

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley reflects on the Built Environment’s burgeoning widening participation initiatives and how UCEM is doing its bit to…

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Building functional, sustainable housing – A closer look at our Year 13 BSc Access Module. Guest blog by our Tutor, Paul Fitchett

In just under a fortnight’s time, a number of Year 13 students who would have been taking their A-levels this summer will instead begin on our bespoke BSc Access Module,…

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‘Each firm needs to articulate its purpose’ – Guest blog by UCEM Property Award 2019 winner, Sir James Wates

Sir James Wates became the 32nd winner of the UCEM Property Award following in the footsteps of the likes of Sir Michael Latham – author of The Latham Report which…

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UCEM Property Awards 2019: Meet the Alumni of the Year Award nominees

We will be welcoming guests to Haberdashers’ Hall in London for the 32nd edition of the UCEM Property Awards tomorrow.   In addition to the main Property Award, which goes…

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Lucy Roper’s Built Environment blog: Housing for good and improving the quality in construction

The latest blog from UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper, sees Lucy focus on housing with stories on the impact of Brexit on the UK rental market, a new report…

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Lucy Roper’s weekly Built Environment blog: Diversity, building innovation and a positive for social housing

Each week, UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper points us in the direction of interesting stories from the Built Environment. This week, Lucy updates us on her visit to the…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts: Advocating a more compassionate construction industry

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley surveys the UK construction industry and sees some encouraging signs in terms of protecting its workers and…