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Module Title | |||
Introduction to Construction Project Management | |||
Reference | SU2039 | Version | 2 |
Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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The module will provide an introduction to the principles of construction project management and discuss techniques and processes necessary to manage a project to cost, time, quality, safety and environmental requirements. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Understand the management of the construction process as they relate to a project from inception to recycling. |
2 | Appraise different planning and monitoring techniques for managing project time and cost |
3 | Understand the role of the construction manager in leading the construction team and successfully managing client expectations. |
Indicative Module Content |
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The module is designed to provide a realisation of the breadth of management skills required to be brought together to successfully manage a project. |
Module Delivery |
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This is a lecture based module supplemented with workshops. A substantial part of the module is devoted to student centred learning in the form of directed reading of management and trade journals, core texts and resource material. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 100 | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
Description: | This coursework comprises of a fully referenced 2000 word research report investigating the sources of construction cost overruns and the role of project management. | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
Description: | A presentation on the management of client's changing expectations from a construction manager's standpoint using relevant case studies. |
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Explanatory Text | ||||||||
The overall module grade is based on 60% weighting of Component 1 (Research report Y axis) and 40% weighting of Component 2 (Presentation X axis). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | ||||||||
Coursework: | ||||||||
Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
E | C | D | D | E | E | E | ||
F | E | E | 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 | SCQF 8 Entry Requirements |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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Where appropriate, mixed discipline team working will be encouraged. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | CIOB, Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, Wiley-Blackwell, 4th Edition 2010. |
2 | Fewings, P., 2013. Construction Project Management An Integrated Approach, 2nd edition, Abingdon, Routledge. |