This management course integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real-life problem solving, communication and research skills. It provides them with a broad understanding of construction management, resource management, construction technology, building regulations, financial management, health and safety legislation and environmental protection.
Construction managers are recognised as one of a family of disciplines involved with the built environment and its planning, design, construction, maintenance and restoration. The programme includes:
- building technology and building design performance to achieve integration, buildability, speed, cost efficiency and quality
- project management planning and scheduling including decision making, risk analysis, BIM and project evaluation
- project performance management including procurement and contract performance, process improvement and innovation
- sustainability impact of a building over its life-cycle and methods to mitigate negative impacts of construction
- contractors responsibilities with regard to sustainability and health and safety
- site investigation to assess the suitability of individual sites for construction projects.
The first year of this programme will be delivered to a combined group of Construction Management and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first-year students can request to transfer to the Architectural Technology programme.
