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Nick McKeogh: ‘The future belongs to those who can connect dots’

Speaking at the University of the Built Environment's Winter Graduation Ceremony 2026,  Nick McKeogh, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of NLA - the membership body for London’s built environment sector, sets out…

Sam McClary: ‘I was convinced I was brilliant’

Speaking at the University of the Built Environment's Winter Graduation Ceremony 2026, Sam McClary, chief executive of British Council for Offices (BCO) reflects on the lessons she learnt as a…

New year, new career: How to change careers in 2026

  By Linda Serck January is traditionally a busy month for major career decisions. The break over Christmas offers space to reassess ambitions, while the start of the year inspires…

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…

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…

Your guide to the 14 types of surveyor

Surveying is a broad term that applies to a variety of different professions in the built environment. Here are 14 you need to know. It's easy to be overwhelmed by…

What can you do with an urban planning degree?

If you're looking to study urban planning, here are the various different pathways and career routes you can take once you graduate. Urban planning is one of the most important…

Why start a career in urban planning?

Urban planning is one of the most rewarding and diverse professions in the built environment. Here are several reasons why it may be the ideal career for you. Urban planning…

Building safety isn’t just regulation – here are 7 exciting careers to consider

If you think a career in building safety is just about regulation and compliance, think again. Here are several opportunities in this exciting and growing area. The last few years…

7 skills all architectural technologists need

If you're interested in a career in Architectural Technology, here are 7 key skills that can help you succeed in this field. Architectural technologists are the built environment professionals that…

What skills does an Urban Planner need?

If you're interested in a career in Urban Planning, here are 7 key skills that can help you succeed in this field. Urban planning is an industry in need of…

7 reasons to start a career in the built environment

There’s never been a better time to launch a career in the built environment. Here’s why. The built environment is one of the largest and most significant sectors in the…