This module provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts underlying the requirement to quantify and specify construction work. You'll establish the underlying principles required for the independent production of tender documents. The module will also provide the basic practical skills in measurement required for private practice, contracting and public service.
This module examines the various types of construction contracts, including families of standard construction contracts, and the common law and legislation and administrative procedures which govern them. It provides a working knowledge and understanding of construction contract legal problems, and related applicable law, such as non-contractual liabilities. It examines when a dispute arises in legal terms, and how dispute resolution methods may be employed to resolve problems and disputes.
This module is designed to provide you with an understanding of the basic methods of procurement, the characteristics and operation of each method, and the skills to decide the most suitable method for various circumstances. In addition, you'll develop an understanding of the methods used for preparing an analytical tender and the choices available to the builder when submitting his bid to obtain a project.
This module will introduce the concepts of site investigation, tender, pre-construction and construction planning. You'll receive basic knowledge in temporary works, choice of plant, erection systems for traditional and multi-storey steel and concrete structures. You'll learn about site layout planning, materials handling, build ability, method, work sequence and basic programming. Theory will be underpinned by application to practical problems.Health, safety, welfare and environmental systems, procedures, inspections, statutory records will be examined within the requirements for safe practice, environmental protection, economy and general welfare.
This module focuses on the management of the production phase in the construction of buildings, and the need to complete the project within an agreed time span, to an appropriate quality and to an agreed cost using appropriate resources. A working knowledge of planning and programming techniques and the associated analytical skills will be developed so that strategies can be formulated to achieve a satisfactory product matching the needs of the client. The module will emphasise analysis, decision making and team work, together with a good standard of presentation.
This module has two broad approaches. The first is an analytical approach to understanding organisations and managerial actions by considering the development of management theory, through the Classical Schools of thought up to the present day. This includes the nature of the roles of management, and the competencies required to manage organisations. The second approach introduces human resource management, the principles of personnel management and industrial relations, with particular reference to the construction industry. In parallel to the above broad areas of analysis and management practice, you'll spend time developing aspects of personal skills important in carrying out future management roles.
