MScSustainable Construction Management

Year one

Core modules

Building Information Management

Through this module you will investigate the changing nature of building projects and teams and how traditional methods of information, and their management are failing to meet information requirements to maximize value of investment in built assets.

Strategic Construction Project Management

This module examines the role of the project manager in the construction industry. As projects become increasing complex, and with a greater focus on sustainability, the need for an understanding of the philosophy and concepts of project management and the strategic issues affecting construction have never been more important. During the module, you'll investigate stakeholder management, supply chain processes and contractor relationships, human resource management, critical path methodology, ethics, the five dimensions of project management and current factors impacting the delivery of construction projects.

Sustainable Building - Strategies and Assessment

During this module you'll examine the role of architectural design and the current trends of building standards and benchmarks that influence a building's efficiency during its whole life cycle. You'll gain an insight into the roles of different professionals in shaping the way the built environment responds to economic, social, and environmental global challenges. You'll also cover the principles of environmental assessment methods of buildings in the UK and internationally, how and when to use these methods, and their appropriateness to different design schemes.

Sustainable Construction Project Analysis

This module examines how sustainable practice can be embedded within the production phase of a construction project. It will provide insight into the challenges facing construction managers when balancing efficient production with sustainability. You'll gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills by putting yourself in the position of the construction project manager, examining how best to make a site more sustainable.

Research Dissertation

This module asks you as a design researcher to reflect on and establish a research framework and set of skills needed for conducting your research dissertation and you will be able to demonstrate a critical awareness of the industrial context where your initial research is aligned with from the early stages of the module. You will be given lectures and seminars to help establish your understanding of up to date research skills, theories on how to aquire knowledge and skills to be able to communicate complex research information for an academic audience.