BE Sustainable Episode 6: The Purpose of the Built Environment - with Ashley Wheaton

University of the Built Environment

Does the built environment actually understand and recognise its role in society?

Most professionals would point to their responsibilities and the role of their function in the building lifecycle when asked to define their purpose. But does this perception fail to consider our sector’s considerable impact on the lives of its inhabits and its role in the climate crisis?

In the latest episode of BE Sustainable, our host Mike Speight is joined by Ashley Wheaton, Vice Chancellor of UCEM. Together they dive into how some of the biggest challenges facing the sector, from sustainability to poor collaboration and the green skills gap, could be the result of how it internally and externally presents itself.

Subscribe now 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
Guest

Ashley Wheaton

Ashley Wheaton joined UCEM as Principal (later Vice Chancellor) in 2013. He has led the institution through a period of prolific growth and significant change, notably through the gaining of the University College title and the securing of full independence.

Ashley holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of London. Whilst at UCEM, he spent six years as a Non-Executive Director of BRE Group, and has previously held senior roles as Director of Global Learning Services for Microsoft and Chief Executive Officer of InfoBasis Ltd, a global Talent Management software company.