Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER)

By Freya Wise, Research Fellow The annual EUSEW is the biggest conference dedicated to renewable and energy efficiency in Europe with over 60 parallel policy sessions over three days and more than 2,000 online and in person attendees each day including local and national policy makers, industry experts, researchers and academics. This year it was … Continue reading "Gaining inspiration at EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025"

By Patrick Manu, Professor of Innovative Construction and Project Management The UK International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) is designed to enable UK researchers and innovators to collaborate with international partners (in academia and industry) to tackle some of the pressing societal challenges. Since its inception, members of the Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER) … Continue reading "CABER partners with international academics to address societal challenges"

by Ahmed Hagras, Senior Lecturer in Building Information Modelling, Co-programme leader MSc BIM In 2024, we brought people together from across the built environment to ask a big question: “Are We There Yet?” It was a moment to pause and reflect on our collective progress in using digital technologies to meet the demands of the … Continue reading "Digital Construction Climate Nexus 2025: can digital construction become a genuine driver of climate action?"

by Thomas Appleby, Associate Professor in Property Law Academics have an extraordinary role to play in society. In normal employment, workers are too busy doing the job to gain objectivity. But teaching and research, particularly on practical disciplines, require reflection upon how and why things are done the way they are. Occasionally, we get the … Continue reading "UWE Bristol, Ocean and Sir David Attenborough"

By Rabab Raydan, MSCA Doctoral Researcher at QuiVal The impact of natural disasters on real estate value Natural disasters pose a significant threat to real estate value, as they can cause extensive property damage, disrupt market stability, and reshape investor confidence in affected regions. The recorded frequency of natural disasters has risen sharply from 1900 … Continue reading "Rethinking real estate: a new era of valuation"

By Eduardo Costa In today’s digital age, effective online engagement is crucial for research centres to connect with their audience, share knowledge, and foster collaboration. The Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research (CABER) has recently launched a comprehensive online engagement strategy, aimed at enhancing its digital presence and facilitating better interaction with stakeholders. This strategy … Continue reading "Enhancing the online engagement strategy for the Centre for Advanced Built Environment Research"