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Retrofitting is the art of breathing new life into existing buildings. It goes beyond simple maintenance and repair. In this episode of BE Sustainable, Dr James Ritson explores the ‘hot topic’ within the built environment in the last few years. With 80% of the buildings we’ll see in 2050 already standing, the urgency of retrofitting could not be any clearer. While policymakers view it as a silver bullet for energy efficiency and sustainability, the reality is far more complex. Joi...

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change.‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlighting their challenges.It’s also an opportunity to highlight the positive practices our employers are actioning within their organisations to inspire ot...

Is the Brundtland definition of sustainability useful in today’s complex landscape? Or is creating one universal definition of sustainability an impossible feat? In the first episode of BE Sustainable, our host Mike Speight is joined by guests Dr Graeme Larsen and Dr James Ritson. From global challenges to individual priorities, they explore the limitations of singular definitions of sustainability, and navigate the intricacies of the field in the built environment. Subscribe now v...

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change.‘Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlighting their challenges.It’s also an opportunity to highlight the positive practices our employers are actioning within their organisations to inspire ot...

The built environment comprises a diverse and exciting range of sectors, but there is still a lack of representation at every level. We want this to change.'Be Part of the Change’ is an awareness campaign with the purpose of celebrating the incredible success stories of our under-represented students, apprentices and alumni, as well as highlighting their challenges.It's also an opportunity to highlight the positive practices our employers are actioning within their organisations to inspire ot...

What is the role of a quantity surveyor? What different roles are there in the profession? And what’s the best thing about working in quantity surveying? Fielding these questions, as well as discussing her programme and who it might benefit, is our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Programme Leader, Priti Lodhia. Listen to our seven-minute podcast, with UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, asking the questions