Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) HTQ

This module has two aims. The first is to provide you with a framework whereby you will have an opportunity to reflect on and contextualise the learning you gain from working in the industry. As a professional, learning is a continuous and lifelong process. In the construction industry, there are constant changes in technology, materials, processes, legislation and practice. In order to stay up to date, it is necessary to recognise the potential of both structured, classroom-based learning and the learning gained through professional activities ‘on the job’.

The second aim of this module is to introduce students to the theories and practices relating to project management, the project manager role and managing stakeholders throughout the project process. Management is a key feature of a project from conception, through design and construction stages, into end-user and end-of-life cycles. Throughout this process, a project manager is called upon to manage stakeholders, facilitate communication and information sharing, and support different groups to ensure they are working to schedule, budget and contract. Project managers will need to have sound knowledge, skills and competencies to manage all aspects of a complex construction project. This role may be fulfilled by a client representative or an external appointment.

Compulsory

This module aims to give you an in-depth understanding of the ways that construction information is created, managed and shared throughout the lifecycle of a built asset. The information required to construct buildings and infrastructure is at the heart of the construction process. As structures become more complex, the types of information required become equally complex. The ability to produce, manage and understand construction information continues to be a key skill in all sectors of the industry. As well as understanding the different types of information required for complex projects, students will explore the development and use of standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of the data captured and shared, both in a geometric and non-geometric fashion.

Compulsory

This module has two aims. The first is to introduce you to the planning, design, construction and maintenance of road infrastructure including the supporting structures such as tunnels, bridges and full pavement construction. The quick and flexible means of transport afforded to us by motor vehicles has transformed modern life. This ease of mobility is made possible by the construction and maintenance of our road system. The increased volume of traffic and the need to have an efficient road network to transport resources requires us to become more proactive in developing innovative highway solutions. In recent years, we have seen the introduction of ‘smart motorways’ and ‘guided busways’; however, we require more creative and resourceful solutions for the future.

The second aim is to introduce students to the principles of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. The action, management and distribution of fluids in relation to built structures is critical. In civil engineering, it is necessary to ensure that we are able to manage the pressures that water may put on structures, either through its flow or the forces exerted and how to resist these. In building services, the balance between necessary pressures to ensure flow and distribution of fluids (through heating/cooling systems or domestic water supplies), and the sizing of pipes to support this flow, will determine efficiency and effectiveness of a system. However, fluids are dynamic; their behaviour changes based on a range of factors. Thus, the ability to estimate and manage their forces, rates of flow and suitable systems for control requires specialised calculations, equipment and maintenance.

Compulsory

This module aims to give you a thorough understanding of the technology involved in complex buildings. The module focuses on the erection of buildings with complex requirements through the use of modern systems and methods of construction. Students will analyse the principles of buildability in terms of health and safety, efficiency, economy, sustainability and quality. The importance of developing a sustainable construction strategy is emphasised and you will explore the techniques and procedures involved in the safe and sustainable demolition of buildings. The importance of clear technical communication is also examined during and after the build process. You will discover how scientific solutions are applied to complex building projects through technology, the choice of materials, buildability and construction methods. Particular emphasis is placed on the consideration of sustainability and health and safety in the construction of complex structures.

Compulsory