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.
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.…
By Linda Serck Mark Farmer is not one for nominative determinism, where your name subconsciously decides your career path. Far removed from agriculture, he has spent 35 years in the…
By Linda Serck A new report authored by University of the Built Environment Senior Lecturer David Hunt has found that European office markets are becoming increasingly polarised, with ESG compliance,…
By Linda Serck The government’s proposal to create seven new towns has reignited debate about how Britain builds communities at scale. Drawing on lessons from Bracknell’s post-war evolution, the University…
Speaking at the University of the Built Environment’s Winter Graduation Ceremony 2026, Justin Young traced a career from tank commander to Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) CEO. He told…
By Nick Perkins Head of BEFA The University of the Built Environment recently launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA), a powerful leadership forum for the built environment sector, operating at the…
Speaking at the University of the Built Environment's Winter Graduation Ceremony 2026, former British Property Federation chief executive Liz Peace CBE reflects on the industry’s social impact, its reputation challenges,…
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…
The UK Government’s flagship home insulation scheme was meant to deliver warmer, cheaper-to-heat homes. Instead, as reported by the BBC, thousands of households were left dealing with poor workmanship, unresolved…
By Linda Serck Renewable energy now supplies more than half of the UK’s electricity, with wind close behind gas, and coal gone altogether. Building wind turbines and solar photovoltaic farms…
By Nick Perkins Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly The University of the Built Environment recently launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) - a leadership forum designed to strengthen…
By Nick Perkins,Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) The University of the Built Environment has launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) – a leadership forum designed to strengthen…
