CEM announced as UKGBC training partner for STEP programme

CEM announced as UKGBC training partner for STEP programme

The UK Green Building Council today announced its partners for delivery of the first two of its STEP (Sustainability Training and Education Programme) offerings, which will launch in 2010. This…

Action urged to boost UK green economy

Action urged to boost UK green economy

Following the publishing of the Environmental Audit Committee's report, Green Jobs and Skills, the College of Estate Management (CEM) has urged the government to support creating a strong UK green…

Is it time for FM to be chartered?

Is it time for FM to be chartered?

A recent debate on chartered status for FM professionals, held to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the College of Estate Management, revealed differences of opinion across the FM sector which…

Quality Of College’s Student Support Gains Prestigious Recognition

Quality Of College’s Student Support Gains Prestigious Recognition

The College of Estate Management has won a major accolade for effective information, advice and guidance on distance learning as its Learning and Academic Support department has been accredited with…

Obituary – Victor William ‘Bill’ Taylor LLM, FRICS 12 April 1929

Obituary – Victor William ‘Bill’ Taylor LLM, FRICS 12 April 1929

Bill Taylor was a stalwart member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for some 22 years. During this time he became widely known both as a lecturer and public…

Graduation Day for CEM diploma students presented by leading lights of RICS

Graduation Day for CEM diploma students presented by leading lights of RICS

A graduation ceremony for the presentation of the College's diplomas, certificates and prizes took place in The Great Hall of the University of Reading on Saturday 11 July 2009 and…

First CIOB-accredited MSc in Surveying (Construction Management Route) by distance learning

First CIOB-accredited MSc in Surveying (Construction Management Route) by distance learning

The College of Estate Management is pleased to announce the recent CIOB accreditation of a fast-track Construction Management Route through their established MSc in Surveying course. This degree comprises a…

First International President of the CIOB among the recipients of CEM Honorary Fellowships

First International President of the CIOB among the recipients of CEM Honorary Fellowships

CEM continues to attract very worthy recipients of its Honorary Fellowships. Reflecting our truly international focus, the College is delighted to have Professor Li Shirong FCIOB FRICS FICE, the first…