Core modules
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Commercial Management