UCEM acquires Building People

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) has acquired Building People.

UCEM provides built environment distance learning. Building People is a social enterprise that aims to connect people traditionally not involved in the Built Environment sector with employers seeking to plug skills gaps via an online platform.

As part of the acquisition, Building People founder, Rebecca Lovelace, has joined UCEM as an employee and will continue to advance the work of the technology platform and network. Part-funding will now come directly from UCEM as part of the institution’s focus on widening access to opportunities across the Built Environment.

UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Rebecca and Building People to UCEM in what I believe will be a hugely positive development for all involved."

Rebecca Lovelace said: “It’s fantastic that UCEM has been the first to truly invest in Building People. We already have significant support across industry and from many third sector employment and skills providers, and this commitment and leadership from UCEM is enabling Building People to more securely take the next steps in joining the dots across the Built Environment."

CIAT supports Building People's important work.

To find out more about Building People and get involved, visit buildingpeople.org.uk