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Module Offerings

4600ICBTQS-APR-PAR

4600ICBTQS-MAR-PAR

4600ICBTQS-SEP-PAR

Aims

To develop a holistic understanding of a modern quantity surveyor’s roles, interactions, collaborations, and value propositions throughout construction project lifecycle.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Define stages (phases) of a typical construction project and identify project participants involved.
2.
Review the role of quantity surveyor in each project stage (phase) and discuss interactions/collaborations that have with other project participants
3.
Identify required inputs, processes, and outputs that a quantity surveyor delivers/executes at each project stage
4.
Identify rules of conduct and ethical code of quantity surveying professional practice
5.
Demonstrate comprehensive management competence

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to built environment, Identifying key stakeholders and duties

Characteristics of construction projects

QS roles, Responsibilities, Ethics and Collaborations - in Preparation, Design, Tendering, Construction, Handover & Close Out stages according to RIBA plan of work

Importance of management to the construction industry

Management Theories: Scientific management theory, classical organization theory, Human Relations movement, Behavioral science approach, Systems approach, contingencies approach  

Theory and behavior of organization: Vision, Mission, Organization Structure, Organizational goals and Objectives, performance in organization

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct : Integrity, Confidentiality, Accountability, Transparency, and Conflict of Interest.

Change management: Kurt Lewins Thoery

Decision making strategies, steps in problem solving and decision making – SWOT Analysis, PEST Analysis
Module Overview:
This module aims to develop your holistic understanding of a modern quantity surveyor's roles, interactions, collaborations, and value propositions throughout construction project lifecycle.
Additional Information:
This module aims to provide student with holistic understanding of a modern quantity surveyor’s roles, interactions, collaborations, and value propositions throughout construction project lifecycle.

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