Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to critically appraise, synthesise and evaluate construction management situations under realistic conditions.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Examine and assess new and innovative commercial approaches to managing complex construction projects.
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Critically review strategic IT led techniques, viewed as contemporary construction management tools.
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Critically appraise timely decision making and choice of organisational structure and scheduling strategies available to the construction manager.
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Indicative Module Content
This module will examine the planning and scheduling of construction projects and students will be encouraged to use construction planning tools to determine critical paths and program times. Coupled to this, students will explore IT approaches to strategic construction management such as IT portals. Commercial management will be investigated in terms of fiscal and cashflow protocol and opportunity.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Part Time | Distance Learning | Assessment
| 5 | 5 | 5 | Lectures
| 10 | 10 | 0 | Online Tutoring
| 10 | 10 | 20 | Practical Work
| 10 | 10 | 0 | Workshop
| 4 | 4 | 0 | Directed Study
| | | | Directed Study
| 60 | 60 | 70 | Private Study
| | | | Private Study
| 51 | 51 | 55 |
| Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered both on-campus and by distance learning. On-campus delivery is by a blended learning approach involving research, on-line activities including the application of management software. A substantial part of the module is devoted to student centred learning in the form of directed research to construction management journals, core texts and www resource material. Distance learning delivery is by on-line materials, activities and support.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| Component 1 | 1,2,3
| Component 1: A student compiled construction management report with parts (A) and (B).
Indicative Bibliography
1. | E-Book,. 2011, Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Complex Projects, CIOB,Wiley-Blackwell.
| 2. | E-Book,.Cooke. B., 2013, Construction Planning Programming and Control.3rd Ed. Wiley Blackwell.
| 3. | Uher, T. and Zantis, A., 2011 2nd edition. Programming and Scheduling Techniques, Spon Press.
| 4. | Wirch.G., 2010, Managing Construction Projects.2nd Ed. Wiley Blackwell.
| 5. | SHERRAT. F., 2015 Introduction To Construction Management. Routledge,Taylor & Frances Group.
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Additional Notes
Where appropriate mixed discipline team working will be encouraged.
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