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.
By Linda Serck New government-commissioned research has highlighted the structural barriers disabled people continue to face throughout their educational journeys, from inconsistent support to limited accessibility. At the University of…
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…
Guest speaker Michaela Wain will bring honesty, humour, and hard-earned wisdom to the University of the Built Environment’s Apprenticeship Awards this February. Ahead of the event, she spoke to us…
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, Nick McKeogh, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of NLA - the membership body for London’s built environment sector, sets out…
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…
By Associate Professor James Ritson and Professor Graeme Larsen, University of the Built Environment Energy Performance Certificates play a central role in the UK’s climate and housing policy. However, growing evidence suggests energy…
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 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…
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…
