Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
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
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.
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.
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.