10 credits
Explore the complexities and uncertainties of managing multidisciplinary projects in the construction industry. You'll cover all stages of a project, from start (strategy, planning, cost and risk) to end-of-life (reuse and recycle). You'll develop management and technology skills to apply to a range of design and construction applications. You'll also learn how to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders on projects where there's no 'one-size-fits-all' solution.
Assessment detail
- Case study report (Coursework 80%)
- Case study presentation (Coursework 20%)
Learning outcomes
Understand the complexities and uncertainties involved with managing projects in the construction industry.
Demonstrate the ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
Work within the variety of constraints imposed on construction-related projects, and understand why there may not be a single solution that satisfies all desired outcomes.
Unit detail
Principles of construction project management - an introduction.
Project Initiation: Setting the strategic context, stakeholders and project governance, developing a business case, client engagement.
Project design and construction: Project monitoring and control, Earn value and crash costing, project and cost management, project risk management, Environmental, health and safety project management.
In-operation project management: Facility project management, maintenance management.
End of life project management: Circular economy, business models for reuse and recycle.