Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Civil Engineering and Built Environment

Learning Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Module Offerings

6303BEUG-SEP-CTY

Aims

To introduce project economics and management techniques used in client-based pre-contract design management systems and contractor-based post contract cost management systems in construction.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the impact of economic factors on the management of construction organisations.
2.
Critically review systems theories and techniques and identify how they apply to the analysis of a broad range of construction management problems.
3.
Evaluate the approaches adopted by client representatives to design cost management during project lifespan.
4.
Critically appraise methods adopted by contractors in project financial control.
5.
Appreciate the use of IT and appropriate software packages in relation to project economics and management.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:• Commercial and economic context within which construction projects are delivered • Systems theory and practice, formation of construction organisations and stakeholder management. • Client based whole life value management in construction projects. • Pre contract risk management in mega projects. • Accounting policies as applied to project based organisations. • Post contract cost reporting. • Integrating project information systems with building information management.
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to project economics and management techniques used in client based pre-contract design management systems and contractor based post contract cost management systems in construction.
Additional Information:This module develops student's ability to develop strategies for construction project economics and financial management.

Assessments

Centralised Exam
Portfolio