Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

4308BEUG-JAN-CTY

Aims

To provide the students with an understanding of the role of a Construction Manager both in the workplace and within the Industry. To introduce the students to some of the core practical skills and knowledge linked to use of industry standard software packages and surveying equipment. Also to introduce knowledge and improve understanding of the impact of construction on an inclusive environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Carry out surveying tasks using industry standard equipment and technologies.
2.
Apply aspects of construction management practice within an industry based scenario.
3.
Develop industry skills in using surveying equipment, software packages, communication and teamwork.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Management functions, focusing on design, planning and cost Professional bodies role and function Levelling principles and calculations Aspects of industry software - design, planning and cost Aspects of sustainability - climate change, sustainability and link to design and development (low rise construction)
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide the students with an understanding of the role of a Construction Manager both in the workplace and within the Industry. It aims to introduce the students to some of the core practical skills and knowledge linked to use of industry standard software packages and surveying equipment. It will also introduce knowledge and improve understanding of the impact of construction on an inclusive environment.
Additional Information:This module should introduce the students to the role of a Construction Manager both in the workplace and within the Industry including the use of industry standard software and surveying equipment.

Assessments

Practice
Report