University of the Built Environment
A monthly exploration into the world of sustainability in the built environment with commentary and input from University of the Built Environment’s Vice Chancellor and academics.
At the recent RICS Building Surveying Conference, Nicola Allen, Head of School – Construction, Surveying and Engineering, participated in a panel discussion on 'Strengthening Client Communication and Reporting'. Drawing on…
Not every change on a construction site grabs headlines. Some of the most influential technologies operate in the background, improving safety, planning and delivery without altering what the public sees.…
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,…
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…
Modular construction isn’t just another design fad – it’s a growing trend with huge potential to help us realise a sustainable built environment. The impact of the built environment on…
Mixed-use environments could provide the solution to several of the biggest challenges facing the built environment. Here’s how. For several years, the UK has been in the middle of what…
When applied to the construction industry, the lean methodology can help businesses reduce waste while maximising cost and resource efficiency. The construction industry is facing a conundrum. As a consumer…
Smart buildings could represent the intelligent, connected and sustainable future of the built environment. The built environment is no stranger to digital transformation. Just as technology is revolutionising processes across industries like…
While prefabrication is emerging as a sustainable innovation in the construction industry, it’s actually a concept that’s been around for thousands of years. The construction process is complex and multi-faceted.…
While across the world new developments are under increasing environmental scrutiny, in Saudi Arabia the built environment appears to be thriving. From The Line, the 170km long, 500m high 15-minute…
Find out the new and innovative trends that are helping the construction sector address its impact on the climate crisis. To address the worsening climate crisis, we need immediate and…
Smart materials have the potential to transform the way we approach the design, construction and management of buildings. Here's how they work, with several key examples of their applications. The…
