BE Sustainable Episode 7: Stop Playing it Safe with Safety, Pt.1 - with Dame Judith Hackitt and Marc Fleming

BE Sustainable Episode 7: Stop Playing it Safe with Safety, Pt.1 - with Dame Judith Hackitt and Marc Fleming

Author: University of the Built Environment January 28, 2025 Duration: 30:30
Seven years on from the Grenfell Tower Fire that claimed 72 lives on 14 June 2017, the disappointing blame game that has arisen in the built environment has delivered one sobering home truth – the lack of accountability, leadership and responsibility in the sector. This latest, two-part feature of the BE Sustainable follows on from our previous conversation with UCEM’s Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton on the purpose of the built environment. This month, Mike Speight is joined by Dame Judi...

For anyone curious about the forces shaping our cities, skylines, and the very spaces we live and work in, University of the Built Environment offers a thoughtful look behind the scenes. This podcast comes directly from the institution of the same name, a specialist in supported online education for this vital sector. Each episode delves into the practical realities and future trends of the construction and real estate industries, moving beyond theory to explore how these fields operate today. You’ll hear from a wide range of voices, including current students navigating their online studies, graduates applying their knowledge in the professional world, and experienced staff members who bring academic rigour to complex subjects. The conversations are grounded and informative, providing a genuine sense of what it means to learn and build a career in this dynamic area. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a student considering your options, or simply fascinated by the built world around you, this series connects the dots between education and industry. It’s a chance to listen in on discussions that are shaping the future of our environment, one project and one idea at a time.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
The variety of roles within quantity surveying [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:41
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…
The changing role of a construction manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:48
What, traditionally, has the role of a construction manager entailed? How is the role changing? What role does technology play in this? To answer these questions and more, including how our BSc (Hons) Construction Manage…
Digging Deeper - Episode 8: Building control [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:25
In the eighth episode of the Digging Deeper podcast, UCEM PR and social media manager, Andrew Belt, is joined by UCEM apprentices on the BSc (Hons) Building Control programme, Kate Andrews and Deborah Ferro. To learn mor…
Diversity in the built environment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:45
The diversity of an industry is a key consideration when deciding what kind of career you wish to pursue. This plays a part in how welcoming you would judge a workplace. As it’s National Careers Week, we wanted to explor…
A history of LGBT spaces in London - Episode 4: Disappearing spaces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:28
The final episode of our ‘history of LGBT spaces in London’ podcast series, launched to coincide with LGBT+ History Month this February, examines the recent decline in numbers of LGBTQ+ spaces in the capital. Part 1 of t…
A history of LGBT spaces in London - Episode 3: Soho [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:18
Episode 3 of our ‘history of LGBT spaces in London’ podcast series, launched to coincide with LGBT+ History Month this February, focuses on the area of Soho. Having looked at Vauxhall’s role as a hub for the LGBTQ+ commu…
A history of LGBT spaces in London - Episode 2: Vauxhall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
Episode 2 of our ‘history of LGBT spaces in London’ podcast series, launched to coincide with LGBT+ History Month this February, focuses on the district of Vauxhall. The episode is split into three parts, with UCEM’s dig…