أفضل بودكاسات University Of The Built Environment (2025)

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Episode 15: Should We Bin the Brick? 29:09

19d ago29:09

29:09

Presenter: Mike Speight Guests: Dr James Ritson, Cecilia Pesce, Jordan Turner Jingles by: Matthew Smith, Programme Leader BSc Real Estate Management Traditional brickmaking produces over 1.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ each year — more than the entire aviation industry. So should we cling to the comforting warmth of brick, or finally face up to the envir…

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Episode 14: Why decarbonising office buildings is "critical" - with Dr Mary Pothitou and Dr Pippa Boyd 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

Office buildings account for a huge share of global carbon emissions - yet the pathway to decarbonisation is rarely straightforward. In this episode, we explore why tackling emissions from the workplace is one of the most urgent challenges facing real estate, and how organisations can turn strategy into action. Our guest, Mary Pothitou, is a leadin…

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Episode 13: The Next Generation - with Kian Bruney and Jake Wright 33:26

3M ago33:26

33:26

Sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time – but how much is it really shaping career choices, client decisions and the future of the built environment? In the latest episode of the BE Sustainable Podcast, Student Officers for Sustainability, Kian Bruney and Jake Wright, join Mike to share their perspectives as early-career profession…

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BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.2 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

Inclusivity and diversity are core principles of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with the promise of “leaving no one behind.” But is the built environment doing enough to fulfil this ambition, or is it struggling to leave behind its old ways? In the latest two-part episode of the podcast, Dr Chrissi McCarthy joins Mike to take us through he…

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BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.1 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy 19:51

5M ago19:51

19:51

Inclusivity and diversity are core principles of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with the promise of 'leaving no one behind'. But is the built environment doing enough to fulfil this ambition, or is it struggling to leave behind its old ways? In the latest two-part episode of the podcast, Dr Chrissi McCarthy joins Mike to take us through he…

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BE Sustainable E11: Cementing climate catastrophe - with Martha Dillon 33:55

6M ago33:55

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What is our action plan for phasing out concrete? Mike interviews Martha Dillon, writer and policy researcher, about her research into the use of concrete in construction. Why do we continue to use a material we know is harmful and exploitative? Listen to the podcast via: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861 - S…

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BE Sustainable Episode 10: Accessibility for All, Pt.2 - with Adrian Tagg 12:40

7M ago12:40

12:40

Is our sector doing enough to cater for people with accessibility needs? Almost a quarter of the UK’s population have a disability, yet the buildings we live, work and play in are still far from accessible and inclusive in their design and operation. To explore this topic further, Adrian Tagg, Lead for Building Surveying at the University of Readin…

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BE Sustainable Episode 10: Accessibility for All, Pt.1 - with Adrian Tagg 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

Is our sector doing enough to cater for people with accessibility needs? Almost a quarter of the UK’s population have a disability, yet the buildings we live, work and play in are still far from accessible and inclusive in their design and operation. To explore this topic further, Adrian Tagg, Lead for Building Surveying at the University of Readin…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 10: Autism Awareness Month - with Lydia Williams and Rosie Hart 25:54

7M ago25:54

25:54

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ aims to celebrate the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlighting their challenges. It’s also an opport…

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BE Sustainable Episode 9: Finding the 'I' in Sustainability, Pt.1 - with Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles 25:30

8M ago25:30

25:30

For all the emphasis our sector places on shiny new tools and materials, we'll only be able to realise a sustainable built environment if we successfully engage one thing: people. In the latest two-part feature of the BE Sustainable podcast, Mike Speight is joined by Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles, co-hosts of the Sustainability Sprints podca…

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BE Sustainable Episode 9: Finding the 'I' in Sustainability, Pt.2 - with Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles 26:04

8M ago26:04

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For all the emphasis our sector places on shiny new tools and materials, we'll only be able to realise a sustainable built environment if we successfully engage one thing: people. In the latest two-part feature of the BE Sustainable podcast, Mike Speight is joined by Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles, co-hosts of the Sustainability Sprints podca…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 9: Celebrating International Women's Day - with Ummi Mahinoor and Kirsty McKenna MRICS 5:45

8M ago5:45

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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BE Sustainable Episode 8: Can We Solve the Wellbeing Crisis, Pt.1 - w/ Jason Ratcliffe 25:49

9M ago25:49

25:49

Do we understand the impact the built environment has on our physical and mental health? Jason Ratcliffe, TedX Organiser, founder of The Home Health Expert and alumni of UCEM, doesn’t think so. In the first of this three-part feature of the BE Sustainable podcast, Jason joins our host, Mike Speight, to dive into the relationship between human healt…

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BE Sustainable Episode 8: Can We Solve the Wellbeing Crisis, Pt.2 - w/ Jason Ratcliffe 22:57

9M ago22:57

22:57

Do we understand the impact the built environment has on our physical and mental health? Jason Ratcliffe, TedX Organiser, founder of The Home Health Expert and alumni of UCEM, doesn’t think so. For part two of our three-episode feature with Jason on the BE Sustainable Podcast, we take the previous episode’s topic of the built environment’s impact o…

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BE Sustainable Episode 8: Can We Solve the Wellbeing Crisis, Pt.3 - w/ Jason Ratcliffe 23:57

9M ago23:57

23:57

In the third instalment of our three-part feature with Jason Ratcliffe, TedX Organiser, founder of The Home Health Expert and alumni of UCEM, we turn our attention to major challenge fuelling the wellbeing crisis in the built environment – the skills gap. Together with our host, Mike Speight, the two explore how our sector can do a better job attra…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 8: A Day in the Life of an Apprentice - with Anna Mido, Zara Edmonds and Panashe Mutasa 36:16

9M ago36:16

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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BE Sustainable Episode 7: Stop Playing it Safe with Safety, Pt.1 - with Dame Judith Hackitt and Marc Fleming 30:30

10M ago30:30

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Seven years on from the Grenfell Tower Fire that claimed 72 lives on 14 June 2017, the disappointing blame game that has arisen in the built environment has delivered one sobering home truth – the lack of accountability, leadership and responsibility in the sector. This latest, two-part feature of the BE Sustainable follows on from our previous con…

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BE Sustainable Episode 7: Stop Playing it Safe with Safety, Pt.2 - with Dame Judith Hackitt and Marc Fleming 31:06

10M ago31:06

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Seven years on from the Grenfell Tower Fire that claimed 72 lives on 14 June 2017, the disappointing blame game that has arisen in the built environment has delivered one sobering home truth – the lack of accountability, leadership and responsibility in the sector. This latest, two-part feature of the BE Sustainable follows on from our previous con…

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BE Sustainable Episode 6: The Purpose of the Built Environment - with Ashley Wheaton 56:27

12M ago56:27

56:27

Does the built environment actually understand and recognise its role in society? Most professionals would point to their responsibilities and the role of their function in the building lifecycle when asked to define their purpose. But does this perception fail to consider our sector’s considerable impact on the lives of its inhabits and its role i…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 7: Supporting Students with SpLDs - with Batul Daulby and Danial Shaikh 35:01

1y ago35:01

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 6: Living with Dyslexia - with Zara Edmonds and Kathryn Moody 14:18

1y ago14:18

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 5: Working and Studying with ADHD - with Laura Pollard 32:33

1y ago32:33

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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BE Sustainable Episode 5: To Innovate or Not to Innovate - with Dr Graeme Larsen 23:45

1y ago23:45

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The built environment isn’t a sector typically associated with innovation, but as the pressure to address our role in the climate crisis grows, does this need to change? In the latest episode of BE Sustainable, Professor Graeme Larsen returns to explore the challenge of bringing new innovations into the mainstream in our sector. From restriction an…

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BE Sustainable Episode 4: The Future is Circular - with Dr Pippa Boyd and Dr Ankit Singh 37:05

1y ago37:05

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In this follow-up episode of BE Sustainable, our experts Dr Pippa Boyd and Dr Ankit Singh get into the nitty-gritty of turning circular economy concepts into reality within the built environment. From navigating the complexities of circular economy management to pioneering innovative business models, our guests discuss how standardisation, material…

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BE Sustainable Episode 3: Passports and Banks Aren't Just for Humans - with Dr Pippa Boyd and Dr Ankit Singh 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

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What if the buildings we live and work in could be designed to last forever? This episode of BE Sustainable explores the potential of the circular economy in the built environment. Joined by experts Dr Ankit Singh and Dr Pippa Boyd, they discuss how we can shift from the traditional "take, make, break" model to one where materials are reused, repur…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 4: Reaching Out to Young People - with Lydia McGuinness 23:59

1+ y ago23:59

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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BE Sustainable Episode 2: Are We Crossing The Line? - with Marc Fleming and Fred Mills 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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In a world of endless possibilities, Marc Fleming and Fred Mills shift the conversation from what we could achieve to what we should. The Line in Saudi Arabia is one of the most interesting, polarising and ambitious urban projects of our time. It promises to revolutionise urban living whilst raising a multitude of questions and concerns for both co…

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BE Sustainable Episode 1: One Size Does Not Retrofit All - with Dr James Ritson 36:57

1+ y ago36:57

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Retrofitting is the art of breathing new life into existing buildings. It goes beyond simple maintenance and repair. In this episode of BE Sustainable, Dr James Ritson explores the ‘hot topic’ within the built environment in the last few years. With 80% of the buildings we’ll see in 2050 already standing, the urgency of retrofitting could not be an…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 3: Mental Health in the Built Environment - with Melissa Gough-Rundle 8:54

1+ y ago8:54

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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BE Sustainable Episode 0: Sustainability Undefined - with Dr James Ritson and Dr Graeme Larsen 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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Is the Brundtland definition of sustainability useful in today’s complex landscape? Or is creating one universal definition of sustainability an impossible feat? In the first episode of BE Sustainable, our host Mike Speight is joined by guests Dr Graeme Larsen and Dr James Ritson. From global challenges to individual priorities, they explore the li…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 2: From Carpentry to Quantity Surveying - with Abel Muvhimi 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. ‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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Be Part of the Change Episode 1: Women in the Built Environment - with Charlotte Thackeray 23:26

2y ago23:26

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The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change. 'Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlightin…

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The variety of roles within quantity surveying 7:41

3+ y ago7:41

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What is the role of a quantity surveyor? What different roles are there in the profession? And what’s the best thing about working in quantity surveying? Fielding these questions, as well as discussing her programme and who it might benefit, is our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Programme Leader, Priti Lodhia. Listen to our seven-minute podcast, wit…

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The changing role of a construction manager 6:48

3+ y ago6:48

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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 our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme can support you in your progression in the role, listen to our short podcast with UCEM BSc (Hons) Construction Mana…

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Digging Deeper - Episode 8: Building control 23:25

3+ y ago23:25

23:25

In the eighth episode of the Digging Deeper podcast, UCEM PR and social media manager, Andrew Belt, is joined by UCEM apprentices on the BSc (Hons) Building Control programme, Kate Andrews and Deborah Ferro. To learn more about their roles, the apprenticeship and what they love about working in building control, listen in to the podcast.…

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Diversity in the built environment 46:45

3+ y ago46:45

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The diversity of an industry is a key consideration when deciding what kind of career you wish to pursue. This plays a part in how welcoming you would judge a workplace. As it’s National Careers Week, we wanted to explore diversity in the built environment and, with the help of three leaders in this space, we look at the topic in more detail in thi…

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A history of LGBT spaces in London - Episode 4: Disappearing spaces 1:12:28

3+ y ago1:12:28

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The final episode of our ‘history of LGBT spaces in London’ podcast series, launched to coincide with LGBT+ History Month this February, examines the recent decline in numbers of LGBTQ+ spaces in the capital. Part 1 of this episode sees our digital communications officer, Eliza White, provide an introduction and touch upon the myriad of reasons as …

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A history of LGBT spaces in London - Episode 3: Soho 10:18

3+ y ago10:18

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Episode 3 of our ‘history of LGBT spaces in London’ podcast series, launched to coincide with LGBT+ History Month this February, focuses on the area of Soho. Having looked at Vauxhall’s role as a hub for the LGBTQ+ community from the 18th century up until the present day in the previous episode, here, UCEM’s digital communications officer, Eliza Wh…

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A history of LGBT spaces in London - Episode 2: Vauxhall 26:40

4y ago26:40

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Episode 2 of our ‘history of LGBT spaces in London’ podcast series, launched to coincide with LGBT+ History Month this February, focuses on the district of Vauxhall. The episode is split into three parts, with UCEM’s digital communications officer, Eliza White, who came up with the idea for the series, sharing her research with UCEM PR and social m…

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A history of LGBT spaces in London 9:20

4y ago9:20

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To mark LGBT+ History Month this February, we are launching a four-part podcast series looking at the history of LGBT spaces in London. The brainchild of our digital communications officer, Eliza White, the series will examine a couple of case studies and end with a look at the role which LGBTQ+ spaces play today in the capital. In the first episod…

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UCEM in conversation with: CBRE 23:14

4y ago23:14

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Episode 11 of our ‘UCEM in conversation with…’ series sees UCEM'S Events and Communications Manager, Hannah Peck, talk to Jess Austen and Frankie Andrews from CBRE about all things apprenticeship. Jess was one of the first apprentices to study with UCEM so we wanted to ask her about her experience and what it's like now that she's graduated, got he…

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COP26 reflections: Was the UK a good or bad host? 11:51

4y ago11:51

11:51

With the dust settling on COP26, we are reflecting on the event and one of the questions posed in the media was whether the UK was the right choice of host. We got our building surveying programme leader, James Ritson, and CertHE programme leader, Hazel Lobo, to debate as to whether the UK was a good or bad host. James argued on behalf of the state…

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Digging Deeper: Networking 37:30

4y ago37:30

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Episode 7 of Digging Deeper is all about networking. The built environment can be a daunting place to enter if you don't know where to start or who to approach for an introduction. It can also be hard to know how best to work your way up the career ladder once you're in it. We wanted to help you with some of these dilemmas so we invited four guests…

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Debate: Who holds the most responsibility for driving sustainability in the built environment? 32:13

4y ago32:13

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Which stakeholder group holds the most responsibility for driving sustainability in the built environment? Is it legislators, investors, contractors or consumers? Four members of our academic team argued on behalf of each of the stakeholder groups to help answer these questions. Our CertHE programme leader, Hazel Lobo, argued on behalf of legislato…

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COP26 - Adaptation, loss and damage 17:50

4y ago17:50

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To mark today’s ‘Adaptation, loss and damage day’ at COP26, we spoke to UCEM building surveying programme leader, James Ritson, for an insight on the topic. James, answering questions posed by UCEM PR and social media manager, Andrew Belt, discusses the importance of adapting our current infrastructure to help with the goals of COP26 and how import…

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UCEM in conversation with... Mary Curnock Cook - Episode 10 14:17

4y ago14:17

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Episode 10 of our ‘UCEM in conversation with…’ series sees guest presenter, UCEM’s executive director – regulation, Andy Youell, talk to Pearson UK chair, Mary Curnock Cook CBE. Mary is an educationalist who has previously served as chief executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and director of qualifications and skills …

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The Big Debate: Reading Prison 47:40

4y ago47:40

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We ran a competition for secondary school students in Berkshire to find solutions for the future of Reading Prison, which has not found a permanent usage since closing in 2013. After some excellent submissions, we whittled them down to a shortlist of four. We paired each of our shortlisted students with a UCEM academic who, here, debate on behalf o…

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How has COVID-19 changed building control? 14:16

4+ y ago14:16

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In the fifth podcast of our series looking at how COVID-19 has affected built environment professions and organisations, we speak to Jane Keely – a director at UK-wide corporate building control approved inspector, Assent Building Control, about the impact of the pandemic on the industry. Jane answers questions from UCEM events and communications m…

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A wider look at the impact of the built environment 15:03

4+ y ago15:03

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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 environment? Our construction management programme leader, Christine Gausden, answers all these questions and reflects on her own specialism and how studying on one of her programmes can b…

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UCEM in conversation with... Lucy Gaitskell - Episode 9 21:50

4+ y ago21:50

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Episode 9 of our ‘UCEM in conversation with…’ series sees UCEM PR and social media manager, Andrew Belt, talk to Rolcor Property director, Lucy Gaitskell. Life isn’t straightforward and throws many challenges at us. Studying part-time with us is a challenge which requires great self-motivation and self-discipline. When personal trauma is thrown int…

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