Construction Management

University of Greenwich

This module aims to extend the learning from Professional Skills I and to integrate learning from other courses at this level: Sustainable Construction II; Engineering and Management; Construction Contract Administration. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Begin to analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a variety of sources; understand and contextualise knowledge drawn specifically from other level 5 courses; communicate effectively orally, graphically and in writing; reflect upon the learning experience of completing an extensive, integrative project prior to the final year of the programme.

This module is for those who pursue careers in construction will require a working knowledge of the key components and administration of construction contracts. This module aims: to develop an understanding of the nature and types of construction contract; Examine the responsibilities and liabilities of the various parties involved in the design and construction process; To develop an understanding of the administration of construction contracts; To understand the relevant legislation that affects the administration of the contract; To provide an understanding of dispute resolution within the construction industry.

The aim of this course is to develop the students understanding of the construction technology and building service methods associated with complex high rise construction. On successful completion of this course a student will be able to: Demonstrate the application of the complexities of construction technology providing reasoned suggestions and solutions for the use of appropriate construction techniques; Demonstrate the application of the complexities of building services providing reasoned suggestions and solutions for the use of appropriate construction techniques; Demonstrate an understanding of a range of sustainable advances and suggest appropriate technologies for different building types; Application of best practice in accordance with statutory regulations and current best practice.

To develop an understanding of remedial works required during refurbishment and adaptation of existing building structures.

This module aims to: Increase awareness of structural design; develop awareness of building defects and building refurbishment; develop greater understanding of land surveying and setting out; develop deeper understanding of construction materials and methods; develop further understanding of construction planning, programming and control; increase awareness of health and safety in construction.

The aim of the course is to: further develop the general legal framework delivered in the second stage of the programme and apply these concepts to professional practice; further develop an understanding of the principal standard forms of construction contract used in the United Kingdom; distinguish different approaches to contracting; further develop an understanding of the way in which these standard forms of contract can be used to deal with issues of liability and conflict within the construction industry; extend knowledge of both the principles and application of these standard forms of contract in so far as they are applicable to subcontractors and suppliers and others directly involved with the law relating to construction contracts.

This course aims to: revisit the fundamental theories and principles of management and to provide the basis for the continued development of construction project management within the built environment; enable the combining of theoretical and technical knowledge and the development of key project management skills; focus upon project risk and health and safety risk management skills and to develop the identification, analysis, assessment and response to project risks; enable the development of knowledge and expertise particular to the various aspects of facilities management.

This module aims to: Extend the learning from Professional Skills 2 and to integrate the content of courses from level 5 and level 6: Sustainable Construction 2; Engineering and Management in Design and Construction; Construction Contract Administration; Integrated Management; Construction Economics and Law; Enhance skills of analysis, critical evaluation, synthesis and contextualisation of material from a variety of sources; Further extend professional communication and presentation skills; oral, drawn and written; Further develop reflective management skills; Develop deeper understanding of the potential of CAD / BIM applications and processes; Develop deeper understanding of sustainability through the application of a project.

Generally, to develop skills of analysis, evaluation, synthesis and reflection required of a professional in a design and construction management role. This course examines the management of both design and the productive resources of construction. It provides an understanding of the principles and techniques used to manage the numerous, diverse and complex resources brought together in both of these activities.

Aims: to revisit the fundamental theories and principles of management and to provide the basis for continued management development.

The course will provide students with the opportunity to carry out a substantial critical in depth programme of study in a technical, professional, legal or economic area of particular interest to the student associated with the Built Environment. The skill set to be introduced to the student will be a range of investigative research utilising analysis, evaluation and synthesis. In particular data mining alongside honing critical thinking skills will enable the student to produce considered works in an appropriate format. The works will cover the process of gathering, integrating and selecting the most appropriate form of data presentation. This work is valuable in developing the student to a level of expertise in a self-selected topic which will aid them in a professional capacity.