Construction and the Built Environment blog

Day in the Life of an MSc Quantity Surveying Student

Here's a typical  day  in the  life  of a Master's  Quantity Surveying student to give you an idea of what you...

Life after university: Civil Engineering

Are you a prospective civil engineering student eager to embark on a fulfilling and impactful career? Look no further ...

Quantity Surveying Graduates: Where are they now?

Our Built Environment graduates go on to do some extraordinary things. Studying  MSc Quantity Surveying  allows stud...

Built environment students visit Taylor Wimpey

First-year students across our built environment courses get the chance to visit one of the largest British homebuildi...

Academic Spotlight: Silvia Gullino

With a huge variety of wonderful staff members and academics teaching our courses and shaping the futures of our studen...

Students explore the legacy of Commonwealth Games

Second-year students on Property Development and Planning and Real Estate courses recently took part in a guided field...

Birmingham vs London: how does the built environment in the UK’s largest cities compare?

Birmingham vs. London, it’s an age-old question that many students find themselves asking when searching for university...

Female leaders in the built environment

Why should I study an Architectural Technology degree?

We look at 6 reasons why you should study an architectural technology degree.

Six ways to prepare for your Built Environment degree

Not sure on what to do between now and starting university? Don’t fret, we’ve listed six ways to help you keep up to da...

How Has Birmingham’s Built Environment Accelerated the City?

From the increasing number of employment opportunities, to greater economic output, the city is thriving, and the buil...

Advice from a first-year student

Starting university and not sure what to expect? Hear from our first-year student.

The best property shows to watch on demand

See our list of the best property shows to watch on demand.

What Do the 2022 Commonwealth Games Mean for Birmingham?

One of the most highly anticipated sporting events across the globe, the Commonwealth Games, will be coming to Birmingh...

Meet the Technicians

We’re committed to providing you with support throughout your degree. Our experienced technicians provide hands on assi...

Meet the Technicians

We’re committed to providing you with support throughout your degree. Our experienced technicians provide hands on assi...

Student support during your built environment degree

Find out about the support we offer you during your degree.

Drivers of Change Podcast

Silvia Gullino, Associate Professor in City Making has created a six series podcast called 'Drivers of Change' to highl...

The future of town planning

What will be the role of planners in changing the way we live in the future?

What can I do with a Built Environment degree?

If you are interested in creating and transforming  places  for communities and businesses to thrive , as we...

Shaping urban landscapes with ‘Placemaking’

Professor of Real Estate, David Higgins, tells us more about Placemaking and its significance for the design of modern ...

Building courses in Birmingham

There has never been a better time to study construction, surveying and property courses in Birmingham due to the burge...

Conversion courses

Whether you’re looking to change career, explore a new subject area or upskill in a new field of study, we offer a rang...

Conversion courses

Whether you’re looking to change career, explore a new subject area or upskill in a new field of study, we offer a rang...

Conversion courses

Whether you’re looking to change career, explore a new subject area or upskill in a new field of study, we offer a rang...

Five reasons why Real Estate is a great career

Phil Villars is the Head of Planning and Environment at WSP, a global company advising clients on T ransportation and...

The Built Environment then and now

Studying one of our degrees in the Built Environment will put you in good stead to work on an abundance of exciting l...

Find the perfect Built Environment course for you

Are you considering a career in the Built Environment, but unsure which course to study? There’s some courses that you...

Students and industry planning for a brighter future together

Read our blog on the industry meet and greet event for Real Estate and Planning students.

My first year at BCU

Quantity Surveying student Katie shares her experiences from her first year at university.

Five skills you will gain from your degree

A Built Environment degree will enhance your industry knowledge and build key skills that are desirable to employers. Y...

Get your hands on our kit

There are many reasons to study the Built Environment in Birmingham, one of them is being able to access our kit. Dis...

How to compete in an industry competition

Here at BCU, we encourage our students to take advantage of any extra-curricular activities such as international comp...

Built Environment students’ experience live sites

Built Environment students have been visiting construction sites across Birmingham from Centenary Square, Paradise Birm...

Study and Build a City

Third year Construction Management student, Alexandra, is working on the transformation of Paradise Birmingham in the c...

Impacts of the Built Environment in Birmingham

Built Environment academics, Nicki Schiessel Harvey and Dr Mohammad Mayouf , discuss how urban planning and developm...

What is it like to study a Master's in Construction?

Hear first hand from our graduate, Abbi, about her learning experience and why she chose to study MSc Construction Proj...

Why you should study the Built Environment in Birmingham

There are many reasons why you should study the Built Environment in Birmingham. With major redevelopment and refurbish...

Celebrating Women in Architecture on #EthelDay

How women have made history in built environment, engineering, and architecture roles.