Preparing for disruption: how AI is reshaping professional services

by Nick Perkins Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly  Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon – it’s already transforming how built environment professionals work. The University of the…

Sustainability starts here: meet the 2025/26 Responsible Futures Working Group

At the University of the Built Environment, sustainability is a shared mission between everyone. This October, the University launched its 2025/26 Responsible Futures Working Group (RFWG), bringing together students and…

The next generation of green leaders: introducing our Student Officers for Sustainability

From tackling waste on construction sites to rebuilding homes after hurricanes, this year’s Student Officers for Sustainability are bringing powerful stories, global perspectives and hands-on experience to the University of…

How will our new built environment forum create a future-ready industry?

By Nick Perkins Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly The University of the Built Environment recently launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA), a powerful leadership forum for the built…

8 exciting career paths in the built environment

The built environment is an exciting sector full of opportunities in a wide range of areas. Here are a handful of examples. When you think of the built environment, you’d…

Why study Architectural Design Technology?

Studying for a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design Technology with the University of the Built Environment is a pathway to an exciting career in the built environment, with excellent job opportunities.…

How do we make built environment careers more inclusive and accessible?

By Matthew Fedigan Lecturer in Construction Law When I joined the University of the Built Environment, I knew I wanted to do more than teach law - I wanted to…

Why SMEs should reconsider apprenticeships

If you've considered launching an apprenticeship scheme but have reservations, here are a few reasons why now is a great time to reconsider. The popularity and awareness of apprenticeships is…

Why do our graduates earn more than Oxford and Cambridge University peers?

The University of the Built Environment has been recognised in The Telegraph for delivering higher earning potential to its graduates in architecture, building and planning than the Universities of Oxford,…

What the UK can learn from Ireland’s ban on upwards-only rent reviews

By David Hourihan Programme Leader, MSc Real Estate With a ban on upwards-only rent review clauses under consideration in the UK, University of the Built Environment senior lecturer David Hourihan examines…

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Should we bin the brick?

In light of the recent news on carbon-capturing bricks, University of the Built Environment Programme Leader James Ritson raises an essential challenge: even if bricks become more carbon-efficient, is it wise to…

RICS’ updated service charge code – a step forward, but is it enough?

By Tony Wallace Lecturer, BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management and MSc Real Estate The second edition of the RICS Professional Standard on service charges in commercial property promises greater transparency…