Our history of outstanding graduate employment is reinforced each year by a growing network of alumni making their mark on the built environment, both in the UK and around the globe.
Led by a diverse academic group embedded in industry through practice, consultancy and research, our professionally accredited courses have a strong industry and research-informed focus, linked with employability and collaborative working practices.
Our department’s international perspective helps in strengthening our reputation in the construction industry worldwide, and influences numerous construction and research projects. Our strong industry links, high-profile partnerships and broad range of expertise enable us to develop and support our students at every level, through undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research, distance learning, continuing professional development (CPD) and degree apprenticeship study routes.
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Undergraduate and postgraduate study
Our courses will help you develop an applied knowledge of what it takes to be a successful construction manager, commercial manager and quantity surveyor in practice.
Degree Apprenticeships
Developed with employers and professional bodies, our apprenticeships are an affordable way to develop your workforce, fill skills gaps and remain competitive.
Course accreditation
Our BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, MSc Quantity Surveying, MSc Construction Management, MSc Project Management (Construction) and Online MSc Construction Project Management courses are all accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
All of our campus-based undergraduate and postgraduate courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Our MSc Construction Management and MSc Project Management (Construction) courses are accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES).
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Smart Heat Networks
NTU's Smart Heat Network (SHN) has been set up to respond to the challenges of this transformation. UK experience in heat networks is concentrated in a handful of cities such as Nottingham and Sheffield.
Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit
The Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit offers insights into the challenges of sustainability in the built environment.
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School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Facilities
From dedicated studios to materials and prototyping workshops, see the spaces you'll get to use on your course in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Services to business in the built environment
Our expert teams in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (ADBE) offer a range of business services – including training solutions, facilities, applied research and consultancy.
Creating a sustainable future
Learn about how we're building a more sustainable future in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.