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MODULE TITLE	Construction Project Management	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ENG3001	MODULE CONVENER	Unknown

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS		11

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Successful management of lengthy and complex construction projects is one of the main responsibilities of a civil engineer. In the simplest terms, successful project management requires project delivery on time, within budget and to the specified quality standard. In order to accomplish this, civil engineers must have a sound grasp of modern project management tools and techniques. In this module you will develop your skills and knowledge in the area of construction project management. You will learn about construction contracts and the regulatory frameworks within the construction industry. You will apply common project management techniques and come to understand how sustainability considerations influence your decision making as a civil engineer.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to give you an awareness of the ‘external’ factors that will affect your engineering project, from the client requirements, to available finance, to the imposed deadlines. In better understanding the other project ‘players’ and the constraints that they face, you will be well placed as an engineer, to assist in delivering a project that satisfies stakeholder requirements. The broad knowledge base developed in this module will help you to deliver projects that not only rise to the mathematical and physical challenges, but also meets the aesthetic, budgetary and programme criteria.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

ILO #	Intended Learning Outcome	*AHEP ILO - MEng**	AHEP ILO - BEng
ILO #1	Demonstrate an understanding of the civil engineers’ role within the procurement/project delivery team	SM3m, EP11m	EP9p
ILO #2	Understand the roles of other key stakeholders and project team members	D1m	SM3p, D1p
ILO #3	Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks in which civil engineers operate	ET5m, EP5m, EP6m, SM6m	ET5p, EP5p, EP6p
ILO #4	Demonstrate knowledge of contracts and the rights and obligations they bestow	ET5m, EP5m, SM6m	ET5p, EP5p
ILO #5	Understand the dangerous nature of the construction environment and the critical role safe working practices play in ensuring a safe working environment	ET5m, ET6m	ET5p, ET6p
ILO #6	Understand the obligations placed on the engineer by health and safety legislation	D2m, ET5m, ET6m, EP6m, SM6m	D2p, ET5p, ET6p
ILO #7	Understand the obligations paced on the engineerings by environmental protection legislation	D2m, ET4m, ET5m, ET6m, EP4m, EP5m, EP6m, SM6m	D2p, ET4p, ET5p, ET6p, EP5p, EP6p
ILO #8	Understand how environmental and sustainability considerations influences decision making	D2m, ET4m, SM6m	D2p, ET4p
ILO #9	Quantify the environmental impact of civil engineering works	ET4m	DT4p
ILO #10	Demonstrate an understanding of and competence in deploying common project management tools and techniques	ET3m, EP10m	ET3p
ILO #11	Understand the role of the engineer within society and the need to maintain a high level of ethical and moral standing	ET1m	ET1p
ILO #12	Demonstrate knowledge of the commercial context of civil engineering activities	ET2m, ET6m, ET7m	ET2p, ET6p
ILO #13	Understand the commercial implications of poor quality control, scheduling delays and budget overruns within the context of civil engineering projects	ET6m, ET7m, EP7m	ET6p, EP7p
	* Engineering Council Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) ILOs for MEng and BEng Degrees

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

1 Selected engineering institution lectures, talks from visiting speakers and professional engineersProfessionalism

2 The design and construction team including the Client, Developer, Project Manager, Cost Estimator, Architect, Engineering Consultants, Sub-Consultants, Contractor, Sub-Contractors Project Management

3 Common forms of contract (Fee Proposal, Scope of Works, Terms and Conditions, Traditional, Design and Build, Partnering, etc Contracts and legal considerations

4 Construction project management practices and techniques: (Business Case, Risk, Procurement, Planning, Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Quality Management, Change Control)Project Management

5 The health and safety regulatory framework within the construction industry (Health and Safety Executive, Building Regulations, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015)Health and Safety

6 Health and safety practices and the Safe by Design philosophy Health and Safety

7 Environmental impact, sustainability, embodied energy, and low carbon design and construction (Environmental Protection Act, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM))Sustainability

8 Case studies of engineering projects, concentrating on the legal aspects, design team interaction, project management and environmental considerations Professionalism

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	50.00	Guided Independent Study	100.00	Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	20	Lecture
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	10	Tutorial
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	10	Workshop
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	10	Site visits
Guided independent study	100	Independent study

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed
Coursework - Construction Project Management Report and Presentation	40	15 hours	1-7, 10-13
Coursework - Sustainable Design Case Study	40	15 hours	3, 5, 8-9
Log book	20	10 hours

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
CW – Construction Project and Management Report and Presentation	CW – Construction Project and Management Report and Presentation	1-7, 10-13	August Ref/Def Period
CW - Sustainable Design Case Study	CW - Sustainable Design Case Study	3, 5, 8-9	August Ref/Def Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by coursework in the failed or deferred element only. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Reading list for this module:

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CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	6	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Friday 15 March 2024	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 15 March 2024

KEY WORDS SEARCH	None Defined

ENG3001 - Construction Project Management (2023)