Construction Management with BIM MSc

This module aims to equip you with the skills to improve project delivery using BIM. It covers interdisciplinary teamwork, collaborative design, and managing information flows. You will get the chance to acquire new skills that enhance your ability to plan and collaborate across the project lifecycle to achieve efficient, sustainable outcomes.

You will undertake several technical activities to demonstrate BIM and digital collaboration as individuals and as part of a collaborative group completing a scenario-based simulation project. Through hands-on activities and scenario-based projects, you should aim to develop expertise in BIM standards, policies and client interactions, preparing you for leadership roles in the evolving, technology-driven construction industry.

Compulsory

This module helps you deepen your understanding of the relationships among organisational structures, financial principles and construction contracts.

Consider the correlation between organisational structures and social networks in construction companies, applying organisational theory and behaviour to manage people effectively.

Key topics include HR management, motivation, leadership, strategic planning, financial analysis for business performance, decision-making and asset management.

The module also covers the selection and interpretation of construction contracts, focusing on legal frameworks, stakeholder roles, and procurement strategies. Explore client and project factors influencing contract strategy and procurement to identify risks and solutions.

Compulsory

Enhance your project management expertise within the fast-paced and evolving construction sector. This module provides an in-depth exploration of project processes, combining critical thinking with practical application.

The module helps you master key areas such as scope, time, cost, quality, risk management, and soft systems methodology, equipping you with the skills to navigate real-world construction scenarios effectively.

The module enhances your technical capabilities and fosters a comprehensive understanding of project dynamics, preparing you to lead and deliver successful outcomes in this complex field.

Compulsory

Look to gain essential skills and knowledge in innovative technologies and sustainability within the construction industry. Explore the latest technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance project costing, delivery and safety.

The module highlights the importance of reducing carbon emissions so you can implement these innovations in your future career. The module also helps you gain digital fluency skills relevant to the industry, preparing you to navigate an increasingly technology-driven construction landscape.

Compulsory

Develop your research and investigative skills by designing and conducting an independent research project in a technical area of your discipline, with guidance from an academic staff member experienced in the field.

This module will help you strengthen your ability to identify problems, review relevant literature and design research methods. You will also learn how to manage and evaluate research within industrial, commercial or academic settings.

Throughout the project, you will gain experience in research design, data collection, analysis and report writing. You will have access to specialist labs to support your research and build your technical and research skills.

You will be supported by a member of academic staff who has technical expertise in study and can guide you to successful completion.

You will be given the chance to develop your communication skills and your knowledge of issues related to ethics, health, safety, security and risk.

Compulsory