University of the Built Environment

University of the Built Environment

University of the Built Environment (formerly known as UCEM) is the leading provider of supported online education for the built environment. Tune in for discussions about the real estate and construction industries, as well as insights into what it's like to study with UCEM and conversations with the institution's students, alumni, supporters and staff. Find out more at ube.ac.uk

  1. 8月26日

    Episode 13: The Next Generation - with Kian Bruney and Jake Wright

    Sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time – but how much is it really shaping career choices, client decisions and the future of the built environment? In the latest episode of the BE Sustainable Podcast, Student Officers for Sustainability, Kian Bruney and Jake Wright, join Mike to share their perspectives as early-career professionals navigating the sector. Speaking from their own experiences, they explore what first sparked their passion for sustainability, how it influences their day-to-day work, and what they hope the industry will achieve in the years ahead. Listen to the podcast via: Apple Podcasts: Episode 13: The Next Generatio… - University of the Built Environment - Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yeXYK1mcq6gmrC6w6b6Yj?si=CaXJ388CRSGyRphcd1zHBQYouTube: The topics discussed in this episode include: How much did sustainability and the built environment feature when considering a career path?What made Kian and Jake so passionate about sustainability?How does sustainability influence decision-making in their work?To what extent can they and their employers influence clients on sustainability?What do they hope to see in the future – and how far away are we from achieving it?How can the sector attract more talent like theirs?Guests Kian Bruney Kian is based in Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica. He is an Architectural Technician for Enviroplus Consulting INC, and is currently studying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying. He serves as one of the University’s Student Officers for Sustainability. Jake Wright Jake is an Apprentice Quantity Surveyor studying the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying route. He works for Dadson and Butler, a surveying firm based in Amesbury, England, and is also one of the University’s Student Officers for Sustainability.

    33 分钟
  2. BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.2 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy

    7月29日

    BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.2 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy

    Inclusivity and diversity are core principles of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with the promise of “leaving no one behind.” But is the built environment doing enough to fulfil this ambition, or is it struggling to leave behind its old ways? In the latest two-part episode of the podcast, Dr Chrissi McCarthy joins Mike to take us through her experience and impressions of the built environment, both as a practitioner and as an EDI specialist. Listen to the podcast via: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Czk2mZlZmknjUZfwLmLTa - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/universitycollegeofestatemanagement The topics discussed in this episode include: - How do you support an organisation that wants to make a genuine difference in its EDI? - What advice do you have for professionals that could be waiting a long time to find the ideal inclusive employer to work for? - Are you seeing a brighter future in business culture? Do you think there are better times ahead? Guests Dr Chrissi McCarthy Chrissi is the Managing Director at the Centre of Behavioural Equality (COBE), a consulting service that aims to set the standard for data and context-driven EDI by bridging the gap between research, practice and employee experiences. Chrissi has a background in construction, having worked in a variety of engineering and management roles early in her career. She eventually shifted her focus into EDI, and has held roles and memberships in a range of institutions in the sector including the Chartered Institute of Building and the Construction Industry Council Diversity Panel.

    24 分钟
  3. BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.1 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy

    6月24日

    BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.1 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy

    Inclusivity and diversity are core principles of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with the promise of 'leaving no one behind'. But is the built environment doing enough to fulfil this ambition, or is it struggling to leave behind its old ways? In the latest two-part episode of the podcast, Dr Chrissi McCarthy joins Mike to take us through her experience and impressions of the built environment, both as a practitioner and as an EDI specialist. Listen to the podcast via: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Czk2mZlZmknjUZfwLmLTa - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/unibuiltenvironment The topics discussed in this episode include: - How do you support an organisation that wants to make a genuine difference in its EDI? - What advice do you have for professionals that could be waiting a long time to find the ideal inclusive employer to work for? - Are you seeing a brighter future in business culture? Do you think there are better times ahead? Guests Dr Chrissi McCarthy Chrissi is the Managing Director at the Centre of Behavioural Equality (COBE), a consulting service that aims to set the standard for data and context-driven EDI by bridging the gap between research, practice and employee experiences. Chrissi has a background in construction, having worked in a variety of engineering and management roles early in her career. She eventually shifted her focus into EDI, and has held roles and memberships in a range of institutions in the sector including the Chartered Institute of Building and the Construction Industry Council Diversity Panel.

    20 分钟

  4. 5月28日

    BE Sustainable E11: Cementing climate catastrophe - with Martha Dillon

    What is our action plan for phasing out concrete? Mike interviews Martha Dillon, writer and policy researcher, about her research into the use of concrete in construction. Why do we continue to use a material we know is harmful and exploitative?   Listen to the podcast via:  - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Czk2mZlZmknjUZfwLmLTa - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/universitycollegeofestatemanagement   The topics discussed in this episode include: The environmental, health, ecological and political impact of concreteWhy are we so reliant on concrete?Why can't we just ban concrete?Are there more viable sustainable alternatives to concrete?  Guest Martha Dillon Martha Dillon is a writer and policy researcher specialising in housing, land and the climate crisis. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering, before starting her own critically-acclaimed print magazine, It’s Freezing in LA!, and working in policy and research roles at the Greater London Authority, think tanks and Buro Happold Engineering. She writes regularly for the Architectural Review and Architect’s Journal, and currently works at C40 Cities, a global network of 96 major cities.

    34 分钟
  5. BE Sustainable Episode 10: Accessibility for All, Pt.2 - with Adrian Tagg

    4月29日

    BE Sustainable Episode 10: Accessibility for All, Pt.2 - with Adrian Tagg

    Is our sector doing enough to cater for people with accessibility needs? Almost a quarter of the UK’s population have a disability, yet the buildings we live, work and play in are still far from accessible and inclusive in their design and operation. To explore this topic further, Adrian Tagg, Lead for Building Surveying at the University of Reading, joins us for a two-part episode informed by his extensive research into built environment accessibility.  Listen to the podcast via: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Czk2mZlZmknjUZfwLmLTa  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/universitycollegeofestatemanagement The topics discussed in this episode include: - As an emotive subject, was disability and accessibility needs a difficult area to research? - Do you feel that the work that you're doing is gaining traction within RICS and the wider industry, or is it one of many voices? - How did you find working with the interest groups, charities and representatives as part of this work? - What does the industry need to give it the impetus to move beyond stagnation? Guest Adrian Tagg Adrian is the Lead for Building Surveying at the University of Reading, where he lectures in building pathology and commercial surveying practice. Alongside his academic role, Adrian continues to work in practice with his consultancy firm, Tech DD Ltd., having previously held various industry positions in London, Germany and Brussels. Adrian was the recipient of UCEM’s Harold Samuel Research Prize in 2019 for his paper ‘Public and Commercial Attitudes to Disability in the Built Environment’. Following this, he wrote the book ‘Inclusive Environments and Access to Commercial Property’, which examines the challenges, compromises, and potential socio-economic benefits of deliver inclusivity in the commercial-built environment.

    13 分钟
  6. BE Sustainable Episode 10: Accessibility for All, Pt.1 - with Adrian Tagg

    4月29日

    BE Sustainable Episode 10: Accessibility for All, Pt.1 - with Adrian Tagg

    Is our sector doing enough to cater for people with accessibility needs? Almost a quarter of the UK’s population have a disability, yet the buildings we live, work and play in are still far from accessible and inclusive in their design and operation. To explore this topic further, Adrian Tagg, Lead for Building Surveying at the University of Reading, joins us for a two-part episode informed by his extensive research into built environment accessibility.  Listen to the podcast via: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Czk2mZlZmknjUZfwLmLTa  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/universitycollegeofestatemanagement The topics discussed in this episode include: - How well does the built environment cater for disabilities and accessibility needs? - Why isn't legislation having enough of an impact on decision making? - Has this become more difficult in a post-pandemic world - Is one of the opportunities in terms of promoting accessibility issues the fact it can actually be positive for the entire population? - Do you think that the advice given to the construction sector regarding disabilities and accessibility needs is too broad? Guest Adrian Tagg Adrian is the Lead for Building Surveying at the University of Reading, where he lectures in building pathology and commercial surveying practice. Alongside his academic role, Adrian continues to work in practice with his consultancy firm, Tech DD Ltd., having previously held various industry positions in London, Germany and Brussels. Adrian was the recipient of UCEM’s Harold Samuel Research Prize in 2019 for his paper ‘Public and Commercial Attitudes to Disability in the Built Environment’. Following this, he wrote the book ‘Inclusive Environments and Access to Commercial Property’, which examines the challenges, compromises, and potential socio-economic benefits of deliver inclusivity in the commercial-built environment.

    27 分钟
  7. Be Part of the Change Episode 10: Autism Awareness Month - with Lydia Williams and Rosie Hart

    4月25日

    Be Part of the Change Episode 10: Autism Awareness Month - with Lydia Williams and Rosie Hart

    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’ aims to celebrate 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 other companies in their approach. The tenth episode of the Be Part of the Change podcast has been released in April to mark Autism Awareness Month - a global month of events to increase understanding and acceptance of autism and celebrate the success and achievements of autistic individuals. In this episode, Lydia Williams, Disability Advisor at the University, is joined by Rosie Hart, Group ESG Lead at Cast Group.  Together they discuss how Rosie first discovered she was autistic and how her experiences with neurodiversity have influenced her work in the built environment. The topics discussed in this episode include When did you learn you were autistic and what was the journey to understanding that part of yourself like?Were there any challenges that you experienced in relation to your neurodiversity?How would you say your autistic identity has influenced your work or continues to influence your work today?Have you come across any misconceptions about autism or neurodiversity in general within the built environment?Are there any ways that you advocate for yourself and for others in a professional setting?

    26 分钟
  8. BE Sustainable Episode 9: Finding the 'I' in Sustainability, Pt.1 - with Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles

    3月25日

    BE Sustainable Episode 9: Finding the 'I' in Sustainability, Pt.1 - with Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles

    For all the emphasis our sector places on shiny new tools and materials, we'll only be able to realise a sustainable built environment if we successfully engage one thing: people. In the latest two-part feature of the BE Sustainable podcast, Mike Speight is joined by Jenny Davidson and Sheri-Leigh Miles, co-hosts of the Sustainability Sprints podcast. With their expertise they explore the challenges of embedding and operationalising sustainability at both an organisational level and across the sector as a whole, and how helping people identify what sustainability means to them is the key to driving change.  Listen to the podcast via:  - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ucem/id1524980861  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Czk2mZlZmknjUZfwLmLTa  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/universitycollegeofestatemanagement   Guests  Dr Jenny Davidson  Jenny is the Co-Chair for the Sustainability Committee at Newcastle University. She has 25 years of experience working in sustainability, initially in the private sector before moving into higher education 10 years ago. Alongside her role as Co-Chair, is the Exec MBA Programme Director at Newcastle University Business School, and Non Executive Director at FIRST, a learning and development agency. Alongside Sheri-Leigh Miles, she is also co-host of the Sustainability Sprints podcast. Sheri-Leigh Miles  Sheri-Leigh is the Founder and Director of NETpositive Futures, a micro business based in Yorkshire that helps organisations and teams understand how sustainability links to organisational excellence. She has worked in sustainability for 25 years, and alongside her role at NETpositive Futures is the Founder and Director of Go4Growth, and Group Administrator for the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (RSA) Sustainability Network.

    26 分钟
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University of the Built Environment (formerly known as UCEM) is the leading provider of supported online education for the built environment. Tune in for discussions about the real estate and construction industries, as well as insights into what it's like to study with UCEM and conversations with the institution's students, alumni, supporters and staff. Find out more at ube.ac.uk

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  • 创作者
    University of the Built Environment
  • 活跃年份
    2020年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    83
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
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    © 2025 University of the Built Environment
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