NG1S711 - Project Management Practice and Procedure 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG1S711
Module Title: Project Management Practice and Procedure
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built Environment and Civil Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Miranda Thomas
Module Team: Darryl Morgan, Shane Galvin, Sithara Punamkristombuge, Sarah Moses
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100151 - construction management
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

To develop an understanding of the different types of construction projects and industry structure and the implications of these in relation to managing the construction process.

To appreciate the roles of construction personnel and organisations and how they interact to provide the knowledge to perform the basic planning for a construction project, including the consideration of health and safety factors, waste and material management and quality control of the construction process.

Introduction to the development control process.

Introduction to the traditional procurement techniques

Introduction to statutory controls that affect construction developments. Introduction to commercial management of construction.

Introduction to Project Management and Leadership and Management Theories.

Content Summary

Introduction to the range and diversity of construction and development projects

Appreciation of the diversity and structure of the construction industry.

Procedures - The roles and functions of the personnel involved in the construction process.

The organisation of the construction site to include site preparation, site layout and management and control structures.

Health and Safety - basic concepts of Health, Safety the consideration of risk and the environment on a project before and during construction. Site Welfare considerations: co-ordination of subcontractors, suppliers and utility services

The role of the specification and the relevance of British and European standards and codes of practice, Building Regulations etc.

The National laws set down in which permission is needed to undertake 'development'.

This module will facilitate the development of Personal Development Planning through the delivery of the key skills identified below in the module descriptor.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Tutorial 24
Independent Study 152
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Understand the diversity of construction industry and construction projects.
LO2 Appreciate the legislative and production factors effecting construction operations and understand the importance of commercial management of projects.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) Online Open Book Examination 1 . 120 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 . 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Online Open Book Examination 1
Case study 1

Reading List


Alford S, Tricker R, 2011, Building Regulations in Brief (6th Edition), London: Butterworth-Heinmann (ISBN: 9781856176965)

 

Chudley, R., & Greeno, R, 2014, Building Construction Handbook (10th ed.), London: Butterworth- Heinemann (ISBN: 9781856178051)

 

Cooke, R (2009) Planning, Measurement and Control for Building, Wiley Balckwell

 

Illingworth, J R (2008) Construction Methods and Planning,(2nd Edition): London: E&F Spon.

 

Morton, R (Revised by A Ross) (2008) Construction UK Introduction to the Industry; Blackwell Publishing.