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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Management for the Built Environment 2
Reference SU3001 Version 13
Created March 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved July 2005 SCQF Points 15
Amended June 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to assess and select appropriate strategies for the management of firms and review project performance criteria. To provide the student with the ability to understand the roles and responsibilities required by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 with particular emphasis on the Health and Safety management within a construction organisation.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse the strategic management of firms.
2 Evaluate health and safety enhancement strategies and applications in the Built Environment.

Indicative Module Content
This module will introduce Strategic Management for the firm, considering strategic analysis of the environment, resources, values and power, objectives; identification, evaluation, selection and implementation of options. An introduction and review of Quality Improvement strategies, quality assurance, TQM, benchmarking, KPI, lean systems, and supply chain techniques will be included. The module will also investigate Health & Safety and Risk Management within the construction sector. The module will consider the integration of sustainability practices and technology mandates within the construction industry KPIs.

Module Delivery
This module will be delivered by lectures, workshops and directed reading and research.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 35 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 115 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
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: This is in the form of coursework normally an investigative report based on a piece of research.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (project). 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
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Where appropriate, mixed discipline team working will be encouraged.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Project specific bibliography will be provided in the project brief.
2 Greasley, A. 2013. 3rd edition. Operations Management, John wiley and sons.
3 Johnson, G., 2014, Exploring Strategy: text and cases, 10th. edition. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
4 CIOB; Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development. Wiley-Blackwell; Fourth Edition 2010
5 Fewings, P, 2013. Construction Project Management: An Integrated Approach, Second Edition, Routledge

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