Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
5530BEKL-SEP-PAR
Aims
To undertake advanced building inspections through the systematic appraisal of building defects causing decay and deterioration, in order to propose remediation solutions for commercial buildings and organisations.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Investigate, appraise and report on the causes of typical defects to commercial buildings.
2.
Select and evaluate appropriate remedial works, including costs, to a range of typical defects and scenarios
3.
Make informed judgements relating to building defects and overall condition in the context of building use, adaptation, ownership and associated legal frameworks
4.
Produce a design scheme for an existing building, considering its existing/future use
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Common building defects relating to commercial buildings, including defects related to foundations, masonry, timber, metal, dampness.
Building Inspections: Survey Procedures, Recording a Survey, Survey Reports.
Building Services: Defects and inspections of drainage, water supply, heating and ventilation services, sick building syndrome.
Selection criteria for remediation options including building refurbishment
Building refurbishment and adaptation
Building design in the context of proposed remediation options
Method statements and risk assessments for building surveys and remedial works.
Additional Information:This module introduces students to the study of building defects their causes and remedial measures, and the application to different building uses and ownerships.