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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Commercial Management of Construction Projects | |||
| Reference | SU4041 | Version | 2 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | October 2020 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To investigate what financial processes are used to achieve profitability and how these integrate with the successful delivery of a construction/ engineering project. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify and appraise the principles of the management of construction projects including subcontractor/supplier management. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate, advise and report on project cashflows and profitability. |
| 3 | Compare, evaluate and advise on the financial implications of numerous management actions. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Cashflow forecast, interim valuations, progress monitoring, subcontractor/supplier management, final accounts, taxation, benchmarking, collaborative teamworking |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a project based module supplemented with some workshops and tutorials. A substantial part of the module is devoted to student centred problem solving as well as directed reading of related core texts, journals and other resource material. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 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, 3 |
| Description: | One significant piece of project work that includes a portion of collaborative working. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Project Work). 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. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Where appropriate, practicing industry experts will assist with student workshops and tutorials. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Towey, D. 2018. Construction quantity surveying : a practical guide for the contractor's QS. Wiley Blackwell: Hoboken, NJ. |
| 2 | Potts, K. and Ankrah, N. 2014. Construction cost management: learning from case studies. 2nd ed. Routledge: Oxon |
| 3 | Holm, L. 2019. Cost accounting and financial management for construction project managers. 1st ed. Routledge: Oxon. |
| 4 | Ashworth, A. and Perera, S. 2018. Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry. 7th ed. Routledge: Oxon. |
| 5 | Ian, W. and Robert, W. 2002. Commercial management in construction. Blackwell Science: Oxford. |