Q&A: As we’re nearing the end of National Apprenticeship Week, we asked one employer what they look for in an apprentice

Q&A: As we’re nearing the end of National Apprenticeship Week, we asked one employer what they look for in an apprentice

The Built Environment sector is currently experiencing a critical skills shortage. When the recession hit in 2008, the sector lost around 140,000 jobs. But we need construction talent more than…
Yes, we need a major increase in degree apprenticeships – but is it enough to solve the UK’s worsening skills crisis?

Yes, we need a major increase in degree apprenticeships – but is it enough to solve the UK’s worsening skills crisis?

Guest blog by Stephen Bartle, Director Commercial and Business Development, University College of Estate Management Last week – as reported in The Independent - Chairman of the Education Select Committee,…
Guest blog: As property pay rises, the gender pay gap widens further – a look at inequality in the Built Environment

Guest blog: As property pay rises, the gender pay gap widens further – a look at inequality in the Built Environment

Cathy Higgs at University College of Estate Management Salaries for UK property professionals have remained robust in 2017, with sector pay rises up 7.2 per cent overall – however, worryingly,…
Advancing your career with a flexible, cost-effective degree programme – alternative options for higher education

Advancing your career with a flexible, cost-effective degree programme – alternative options for higher education

Ashley Wheaton, CEO and Principal at University College of Estate Management. The Institute for Fiscal Studies recently reported that students in England, entering university this September, are going to graduate…
Celebrations all round as UCEM holds its second graduation

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,…
Principal Thoughts – May

Principal Thoughts – May

Why Built Environment professionals need to continuously review their professional development Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores how continued professional development can…
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…
Recent changes to apprenticeship funding, explained

Recent changes to apprenticeship funding, explained

Stephen Bartle, Head of Apprenticeship Management As I’m sure you’re all aware, apprenticeship funding is changing in spring 2017 through the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April and a…
How can the Built Environment attract a winning workforce?

How can the Built Environment attract a winning workforce?

Hint: Focus on supporting and empowering everyone, at all career levels  Having a diverse workforce not only fosters inclusion, respect, and openness – it also increases the ability to find…
Widening Participation to Build a Better Future

Widening Participation to Build a Better Future

On 28 June, we attended and exhibited at the RICS Diversity and Inclusion Conference, held at the Hilton Bankside, London. Almost 200 delegates attended and listened to key industry figures…
Bridging the Built Environment Skills Gap

Bridging the Built Environment Skills Gap

Construction currently contributes £92 billion a year to the UK economic output, through massive growth in the domestic market and an unprecedented expansion in developing countries. However, if the industry…
Four reasons to invest in your staff: the importance of training and education

Four reasons to invest in your staff: the importance of training and education

How to progress and retain talent in your Built Environment business Addressing staff development and training is often low on the list of business priorities - but the relationship an…