Case studies 2011

Course: BSc(Hons) in Building Services Quantity Surveying

Job: Assistant Surveyor

Employer: Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company, Southampton, UK

Why CEM?

The combination of university-level studies and onward professional development is an essential part of Davis Langdon’s service delivery and succession lan. As a recognised key educational provider, CEM works in conjunction with the company’s own academy to promote the raising of professional standards... more

Profile: Adrian Comaromi

Course: MSc in Surveying

Job: Contract Administrator, Muscat International and Salalah Airports Project

Employer: COWI Partners LLC, Sultanate of Oman

Why CEM?

As a then employee of one of the largest cost consultants in the UK, I was offered the opportunity to go through their own graduate development scheme (NGDS), with a view to achieving MRICS status. Given my technical background, the need to both refi ne and certify my commercial skills, and the fact that Gardiner & Theobald have traditionally worked with CEM as one of the best-established institutions of its kind, meant that the College was an obvious alternative choice... more

Profile: Ashley Bowles

Course: BSc(Hons) in Estate Management

Job: Surveyor

Employer: Starkeys Commercial, Bradford, UK

Why CEM?

The College was picked by my employer as it would allow me to work in the office four days a week, contributing to the bottom line, while gaining workplace experience to complement my studies. The other day was set aside as regular study leave for the completion of assignments and revision tasks... more

Profile: Lukasz Laskowski

Course: MSc in Property Investment

Job: Asset Manager

Employer: GLL Real Estate Partners, Munich, Germany

Why CEM?

I moved to Germany from Poland just after I did my bachelor’s degree. I always wanted to reach master’s level, but thought (wrongly) that I had to postpone these plans when I started working. My boss suggested doing a distance learning course at CEM; he had done so himself and considered it a great opportunity to get a deeper understanding of the property investment environment. CEM is considered the ‘number one’ college by property professionals in Europe so, when I chose to undertake the challenge of work and study, I was in no doubt that I should apply to the best... more

Profile: Nerys Evans

Course: MSc in Facilities Management

Job: Head of Estates and Facilities Management

Employer: National Assembly for Wales

Why CEM?

I looked into a number of institutions providing master’s courses in Facilities Management. I knew the College had an excellent reputation and I was keen to gain a qualification from a respected institution so that, together with the contents of the syllabus, clearly identified CEM as offering the best course... more

Profile: Paul Whittle

Course: Diploma in Surveying Practice; BSc(Hons) in Construction Management

Job: RICS MATA Commercial Mediator

Employer: Paul Whittle Mediation

Why CEM?

Back in 2004 I was gaining a great deal of experience from my work and progressing well within the company, but I felt that I lacked the formal qualifications that were relevant to my career aspirations. Having looked at a number of institutions, CEM stood out – most of its courses were accredited by either CIOB and/or RICS and I soon realised that the College has a high standing within the industry, both in the UK and abroad... more

Profile: Thomas Woodcock/Peter Chowns

Course: MSc in Conservation of the Historic Environment

Job: Asset Heritage Advisor (Tom)/ Architect/Urban Designer(Peter)

Employer: British Waterways

Tom

Having spent four years training in valuation and estate management, I found my job in commercial agency somewhat lacking. I still wanted to work with historic property, as I had always hoped, but I hadn’t yet managed to find my route. In 2005 I discovered the Institute of Historic Building Conservation, which offered me good advice and recommended the course to me... more

Profile: Wendy Eley

Course: MBA in Construction and Real Estate

Job: Capital Works Requirements Manager

Employer: Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK

Why CEM?

I wanted to do a higher education course to continue my professional development, one which would benefit me in my current position as well as providing a good foundation for the future. CEM was the only institution that offered a good quality MBA linked directly to the construction industry. My decision was further cemented by the fact my husband was halfway through an MSc with the College, and so I knew what to expect in terms of support and study materials... more

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