Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| CW100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To enable students to understand the concept of sustainable business practices in construction organisations. To enable students to appreciate the role of the construction manager and the implications on all stakeholders of introducing sustainable business practices. Learning Outcomes: After completing the unit students will be able to: * Appreciate the importance of sustainable business practices to the success of a construction organisation * Understand the concept of sustainable business practices * Realise the extent of the role of the manager when introducing sustainable business practices * Understand the implications of sustainable business practices on the whole range of stakeholders * Appreciate the strategies available for overcoming difficulties with implementing sustainable business practices * Understand metrics and systems for monitoring performance of sustainable business practices * Appreciate the role played by sustainable business practices in developing a culture of continuous improvement within organisations. Skills: Problem solving, communication skills, time management. Content: The study materials are divided into the following sections: * The history of business * Concepts of sustainable business practices * The business case for sustainable business practices * Natural capitalism and imitating nature * The firm: benefits, threats and tools * Developing challenges * Stakeholder interaction * Implementing sustainable business practices * Accounting for sustainable business practices * Regulating for sustainable business practices. |
| Programme availability: |
AR50411 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
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