CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

This module will give you a clear understanding of procurement processes in the construction industry. Outlining the key procurement routes and tendering processes for public contracts, as well as those for private procurement projects. The procurement processes for professional client services will be covered. Principal contractor and the supply chain procurement will be explored along with software products that are used to ease the procurement process.

The subject of this module is micro and macro-economics of the construction sector. Construction economics will be covered, including the theoretical and practical knowledge, and the analytical skills, necessary to understand the key events that shape or affect the property markets and construction activities. The related principles of construction economics and the rationalities behind the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services will also be explained.

This module introduces students to how construction projects are managed on site. The processes of planning, programming, leading, managing and controlling projects from site setup to project completion. This will be related to construction sites and will include the necessary aspects of health, safety and welfare. Computer software packages and what they can do to support construction management will be evaluated. The triangle of Time, Quality and Cost will be analysed to completing a project to these constraints.

This module aims to develop understanding of, and practice in, the skills associated with managing, planning and controlling the maintenance of buildings. At the end of this module, students will be able to effectively design and implement repair and maintenance strategies for the built environment estate. This module is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of the role of maintenance/facilities management in the built environment and the ongoing maintenance of the built estate from the strategic point of view.

This module focuses on the fundamental concepts, principles and practices of business organisation structures, their formation, management structure and control of resources. The legality of setting up a business with associated finances and accounting evidence which support a viable business. Management structures at both head office and site level so the management of resources ensure an ethical organisation structure and economic use of resources.

This module focuses on the fundamental concepts of which contract to select for the project, the parties to the contract and the roles of the professionals employed by the client. Clauses within the contract will be reviewed with practical examples of their use and meaning. Change notices will be evaluated for time and cost implications. Commercial and contractual procedures will be evaluated and implemented to ensure a successful conclusion to the completion of the works for all those involved with the project.

This module covers the principles and practices of project control and health and safety. Techniques used during the design through to project completion encompassing the application of BIM, programming, commercial aspects and fire engineering, all associated with design and construction phases of project control. Health and Safety law will be introduced and its application within the built environment and management within the company structure will be applied to ensure safe systems of work are designed and implemented.

This module focuses on concepts, principles and practices involved in construction management from a holistic perspective. It introduces principles and practices of management from inception of a project through the construction phase to post contract facilities management and demolition. Project planning, monitoring and control of commercial aspects, contractual procedures and planning/programming of a project are included. Progress of students will be monitored through a self-assessment rating of their development.

This module covers contemporary construction management with research into future industry developments which will be evaluated for implementation into construction projects. Including modern methods of construction to reduce on site time while improving quality. Procurement options for goods and services and the financial aspects of cost planning and management of the development project.

This module concentrates on the environmental impact of construction process and projects. It looks at common methods of assessing sustainability and how it can be improved on a specific project or element of a project. Students will compare assessment methods and develop understanding of the complex interaction of sustainability.

Construction Dissertation The Project Module or Dissertation will encompass sections on the introduction to Research Methods and the development of the project proposal itself. The second section will involve the undertaking of the project as planned and the creation of the report. You will be assigned a supervisor with broad knowledge and skills relevant to individuals’ research topics. They will be able to provide advice during the research methods section and in refining a research proposal. The supervisor, through regular face-to-face, on-line meetings and telephone discussions, will then continue to provide support and guidance throughout the rest of the research process. Industry Based Construction Research Project This module encompasses sections on the introduction to Research Methods and the development of the project proposal itself. You will be assigned a supervisor with broad knowledge and skills relevant to individuals’ research topics. They will be able to provide advice during the research methods section and in refining a research proposal. The supervisor, through regular face-to-face, on-line meetings and telephone discussions, will then continue to provide support and guidance throughout the rest of the research process. Where possible, the supervisor sessions will be in conjunction with a representative from the employer sponsoring the project.