NG2S712 - Management of Buildings 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Management of Buildings | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Karen Le Feuvre | ||
| Module Team: | Shane Galvin, Stuart Bunston, Thomas Lambourne, Grant Avon | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100216 - building surveying | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2029 |
Module Aims
The module aims to develop a critical awareness of the processes required to manage commercial and community buildings.
Students will gain critical awareness of integrating the complete range of processes required to manage commercial and community buildings.
Content Summary
The management and maintenance of buildings is a significant workstream in the UK economy.
This module introduces the students to principles involved in the management of commercial domestic covering legislation, safety in surveying, and the various different types of surveying.
Students are introduced to common defects associated with maintenance and refurbishment of buildings.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the common defects associated with maintenance and refurbishment of buildings |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge of the processes and procedures involved with the surveying and management of buildings |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, with an associated word count, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | A prepared oral presentation by a candidate before assessor(s) and possibly peers, where knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |