Summary of module for applicants:

To module assesses the role of the engineer / construction manager in industry and the community. It investigates advances in engineering / construction  technology and analyse its effect on the production process. The module will involve studying  current management skills and the appropriate numerical techniques, contract procedures and financial controls.

Main topics of study:

• Principles of management
• Environmental and economic analysis
• The sustainability  of modern methods of production
• Total quality management
• Types of contracts and constructional law
• Financial controls and risk assessment
• Contract programming and planning
• Professions within the construction industry
• Health and Safety legislation
• Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Role of technologies in management of construction

Learning Outcomes for the module

• Code of Competencies
• Digital Proficiency - Code = (DP)
• Industry Connections - Code = (IC)
• Emotional Intelligence Development - Code = (EID)
• Social Intelligence Development - Code = (SID)
• Physical Intelligence Development - Code = (PID)
• Cultural Intelligence Development - Code = (CID)
• Community Connections - Code = (CC)
• UEL Give-Back - Code = (UGB)

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

Knowledge

• Understand quality assurance and quality control procedures used within the industry. (IC).

Thinking skills

• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the objectives and issues involved in technical  management
• Critically apply quality assurance and quality control procedures used within the industry
• Understand and evaluate contract law and procedures and exercise judgement to apply the main forms of engineering contracts. (IC).
• Critically assess the environmental impact of engineering and construction projects and the use of sustainable methods of production.(CC)

Subject-based practical skills

• Use various numerical methods to analyse project programming & financial controls and to critically and independently evaluate how the findings can be used in the decision-making process

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Undertake professional presentations & display clear communication skills. (DP, EID, SID)