In focus: Our Sustainable and Innovative Construction module

In focus: Our Sustainable and Innovative Construction module

Some of our modules run across different programmes such is the shared knowledge required across different built environment professions. Our ‘Sustainable and Innovative Construction’ module is one such example, with...

My career in the built environment: Guest blog by our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying programme leader, James Ritson

My career in the built environment: Guest blog by our BSc (Hons) Building Surveying programme leader, James Ritson

Early interest From a young age, I’d always been interested in creating things. I loved, and still love, puzzles and it was this inherent interest in creating things and piecing...

Five books which inspire me: Guest blog by our building surveying programme leader, James Ritson

Five books which inspire me: Guest blog by our building surveying programme leader, James Ritson

With Christmas fast approaching, you may be seeking inspiration for last-minute gift ideas. If it’s books you’re after, our ‘Five books which inspire me’ blog series may do the trick....

Podcast: How has COVID-19 changed building surveying?

Podcast: How has COVID-19 changed building surveying?

In the first in a new series of podcasts focused on how COVID-19 has affected built environment professions, we speak to James Ritson - programme leader on our building surveying...

In focus: Our nominees for the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2020 – Adam Wilton

In focus: Our nominees for the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2020 – Adam Wilton

Three UCEM apprentices and three alumni have been nominated in various categories at this year’s RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards.   In the lead-up to the Awards,...

In focus: Our nominees for the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2020 – Dan Nixon

In focus: Our nominees for the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2020 – Dan Nixon

Three UCEM apprentices and three alumni have been nominated in various categories at this year’s RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards.   In the lead-up to the Awards,...

UCEM Property Awards 2020 – Interview with a past winner: Emma Martinez

UCEM Property Awards 2020 – Interview with a past winner: Emma Martinez

We will be hosting the 33rd UCEM Property Awards on Thursday, 15 October. Due to COVID-19, we will not be able to hold this in person but we will be...

Podcast: In focus: Our ‘Analysis and Adaption of Buildings’ module

Podcast: In focus: Our ‘Analysis and Adaption of Buildings’ module

Having outlined his thoughts on sustainability and climate change in relation to the Built Environment in a podcast earlier this week, our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson returns...

Podcast: In focus: Our ‘Analysis and Adaption of Buildings’ module

Podcast: In focus: Our ‘Analysis and Adaption of Buildings’ module

Having outlined his thoughts on sustainability and climate change in relation to the Built Environment in a podcast earlier this week, our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson returns...

My life in the Built Environment: Guest blog by our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson

My life in the Built Environment: Guest blog by our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson

Early interest From a young age, I’d always been interested in creating things. I loved, and still love, puzzles and it was this inherent interest in creating things and piecing...

Podcast: A discussion on sustainability and climate change with our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson

Podcast: A discussion on sustainability and climate change with our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson

What challenges does climate change bring to the Built Environment? How can Built Environment professionals meet these challenges? And what challenges are faced by our existing Built Environment in the...

Student stories: How our BSc Access Module helped Rob gain the confidence to study at degree level

Student stories: How our BSc Access Module helped Rob gain the confidence to study at degree level

Rob Hill is the Facilities Manager for St Michael le Belfrey church in York. Having left school early to start his career in the workplace, he never anticipated returning to...