BSc (Hons)Construction Project Management

Core modules

Principles of Construction Management

This module is very important to your training as a construction manager as it introduces you to the basics of construction project management, within the business and organisational environment that construction managers operate.

Technology of Buildings

This module addresses the technology used in the construction of low-rise buildings including light industrial buildings and low-rise commercial buildings. It also introduces the different technological concepts used to enable the construction of building elements; from substructure to completion.

Construction Science and Materials

You will be able to utilise the different construction technologies and methods available to you successfully, it is fundamental that you have an understanding for the scientific principles and material behaviour that underpins them and influences their use in construction.

Innovating the Construction Project

Working in groups you will consider a project brief applying resources and techniques to discuss and make alternative suggestions for the project to produce a more efficient, innovative and sustainable approach.

Legal and Statutory Requirements

The module starts with a look at the nature of law in England and Wales, including types of law, how laws are created and an outline of the court system. A particular focus will be on contract law.

Construction Practice

This module has two distinct parts, the first will introduce taking-off, drawing and numerical processes and procedures commonly used in construction. The second will introduce the principles of construction surveying and applications in construction management practice.

Core modules

Economics and Financial Management

This module covers a range of activities that promote effective decision-making and positive business performance within construction industries, including; financial performance analysis techniques, profit and loss forecasting, project and head office cash flow analysis and general overheads budgeting.

Construction Management

In this module you will gain an understanding of the application of theories in practical construction situations. In particular you will focus on construction site management, including people and other resources.

Technology of Complex Buildings

This module will enable you acquire a deeper understanding of construction technology principles at a more advanced level. The technology of high-rise construction, including quality aspects, is the central focus.

Maintenance of Buildings and Services

You will develop a fundamental knowledge of building maintenance, services and the refurbishment of buildings. The module will allow you an opportunity to analyse the underpinning concepts of building maintenance, refurbishment and the options available.

Sustainability

This module investigates how the construction industry can achieve sustainable outcomes during the design, construction, operation and end of life of a project.

Optional modules

Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Preconstruction Management

You will be introduced to the commercial activities both at pre and post contract stage focusing on the role of the contractor’s quantity surveyor.

Core modules

Building Production and Value Engineering

Studying this module will enable you to investigate the role of the construction manager in the building production process. You will evaluate the methods of production that can be employed to achieve a satisfactory solution to a project from the viewpoint of a contractor.

Contracts Management

You will develop an appreciation of the different types of construction contracts and procurement methods that are available but will have a deeper understanding of the most common contract used in the industry.

Project Evaluation and Development

The module draws together the technological, management, financial and professional practices encountered at Levels 4 and 5 and investigates, in greater depth, how clients and the industry interact during the development process.

Research Project

This module will enable you to find solutions to problems that you will encounter whilst working in various roles in future. You will select a topic of your choice to explore in-depth to find answers to the issues that we encounter in the industry.

Optional modules

Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Strategic Construction Management

Strategic management is about determining business objectives and how to achieve them. You will develop an understanding of how organisations need to adapt in line with their environment and how the challenges that this creates can be overcome.