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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Value and Cost Studies 1 (Cost Planning) | |||
| Reference | SU2010 | Version | 12 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2005 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide the student with the requisite skills to understand and apply the principles of design economics, pre-contract estimating and cost control in a built environment context. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate the relationship between building design and cost. |
| 2 | Apply appropriate traditional pre-contract estimating and cost control techniques in a built environment context. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| This module exposes students to building economics related to building design, traditional pre-contract estimating techniques (single and multi rate) as well as cost planning and cost control. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Delivery of this module is by lectures and workshops. Students will be directed to core texts and a substantial amount of the module will be devoted to practical problem solving in workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Assessed by one supervised assessment in the form of an end of module examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Examination). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| This is the first of three value and cost studies modules which progressively introduce students to the subject. This first module focuses upon the price of building works, where appropriate team working will be encouraged. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Smith, J., 2007. Building cost planning for the design team. 2nd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
| 2 | Ashworth, A. Perera, S., 2015. Cost Studies of buildings. 6th edition. |
| 3 | RICS 2012, New Rules of Measurement, 2nd Edition, Coventry, RICS |