5B053E - Maintenance Management and Procurement for the Built Environment 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B053E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Maintenance Management and Procurement for the Built Environment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Karen Le Feuvre | ||
| Module Team: | Joseph Crago | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100150 - construction and the built environment | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ understanding of building management and maintenance, including the identification, diagnosis, and evaluation of common building defects, health and safety considerations, and effective maintenance planning.
To build practical competence in building surveying and condition assessment, enabling students to apply appropriate methods to inspect buildings, record defects, and produce clear, professional survey outputs.
To introduce students to procurement, tendering, and costing processes from both client and contractor perspectives, supporting their ability to contribute to informed decision-making and value-focused construction practice.
Content Summary
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the management, maintenance, and procurement processes that underpin the effective stewardship of buildings and built assets. Students will explore a wide range of building defects—including cracking, damp, moisture ingress, timber decay, and structural movement—and develop practical skills in identifying, diagnosing, and reporting building condition issues through hands-on survey activities. The module also examines key building management responsibilities, such as maintenance planning, security considerations, estate management, and asbestos awareness, ensuring students understand the technical, health and safety, and regulatory dimensions of building care.
In addition, the module introduces students to procurement, tendering, and costing practices from both client and contractor perspectives. Students will learn how procurement routes, frameworks, tender documentation, and pricing strategies influence project outcomes and contribute to value for money.
By integrating building pathology, surveying practice, and procurement knowledge, this module strengthens students’ technical competence and professional awareness. It provides an essential foundation for later study in construction management, commercial practice, and asset management, while supporting the development of industry-relevant analytical, practical, and communication skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Active/Simulation based | 6 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 54 |
| Independent Study | 114 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify, investigate, and evaluate common building defects and maintenance needs through appropriate surveying methods, and apply building management principles—including maintenance planning, safety considerations, and regulatory compliance—to propose appropriate maintenance, repair, and building care strategies. |
| LO2 | Apply procurement, tendering, and costing principles from both client and contractor perspectives, producing and interpreting procurement documentation and demonstrating professional judgement, ethical awareness, digital competence, and sustainable decision-making in building-related projects. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Field coursework | Written – Field coursework | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | Exam – Time Constrained Test | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Field coursework | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) | ✔ | ✔ | |