MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE MODULE DETAILS Module title Module code Credit value Level Mark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an ‘X’
Project Planning & Analysis BEM24 20 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 0 (for modules at foundation level)
Level 7
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Level 8
Entry criteria for registration on this module Pre-requisites Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent
Co-requisite modules Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent
Module delivery Mode of delivery
Taught Other
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Distance
Placement
Pattern of delivery
Weekly
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Block
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When module is delivered Brief description of module content and/ or aims Overview (max 80 words)
Module team/ author/ coordinator(s) School Site/ campus where delivered
Semester 1 Other
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Semester 2
Online
Throughout year
The module provides a problem-solving scenario for students to develop individual responses whilst working in a group environment. The focus is to produce and critically appraise their suggested proposal for a complex project, which demonstrates the best trade-offs on time, cost and performance bearing in mind the need for health, safety and welfare and importantly the ‘constructability’ of the proposal. Students would learn to use computers to produce plans using industry-led sophisticated software. ML: Dr. Philip Ashton Environment and Technology Moulsecoomb
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course Course MSc Construction Management MSc Project Management for Construction MSc Civil Engineering MEng. Civil Engineering with Construction Management MEng. Civil Engineering
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Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional) Compulsory Compulsory Optional Compulsory Optional
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT Aims
Learning outcomes
To evaluate methods that promote the integration and interaction of design and construction technologies giving due consideration to environmental and project constraints.
To equip students with the understanding to critically evaluate which advanced tools and techniques (at the strategic, technical and operational levels of management) could be used when developing intricate construction method statements / proposals, employed to achieve the client’s requirements.
To provide the requisite knowledge in the area of project planning and analysis and the ability to critically appraise a range of project proposals.
By the end of this module, students will be able to: 1.
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Content
Identify and critically evaluate the key factors that affect planning, organizing and controlling the project to achieve the optimum use of resources for production Evaluate the effect from the proposed project implementation phase on the environment by systematically analysing the overall complexity of construction project Using professionally recognised computer systems, produce project plans and charts demonstrating a critical awareness on the demands of: key resources, controlling project time, costs and budgetary control at the strategic and tactical levels Evaluate and critically appraise advance construction production processes for the purpose of producing competitive proposals of a practical/analytical nature and produce an appropriate document in a professional context, including ‘constructability’ method statements for the production of complex kinds of buildings Present in a professional context appropriate ‘constructability’ method statements for the production and delivery of a complex client’s project.
The content include the following areas: Using a systems approach to identifying constraints in the construction environment; Identify and evaluate factors of project complexity at the strategic and tactical levels. Appraise design, selection and erection of vertical and horizontal site transportation systems. Evaluate the selection of multi-storey building cladding systems. Examine the methods and sequencing of complex Facade retention systems. Explore advanced water lowering and geotechnical processes in deep foundation engineering; Design and construction of R.C. and
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Steel frame buildings; Design of temporary support systems (cantilever & anchored sheet piles, shoring, formwork, scaffolding, and braced cofferdams) Earthworks and excavations with more emphasis on the study of the types of support systems for sides of excavations(e.g.: secant piling, Stent piling, contiguous bored piling, diaphragm walls, prefab elements, etc...). Protection of foundation structures; Construction of water retaining structures, industrialised buildings; Construction of composite structures. Learning Support
Indicative Reading List: Latest editions of : Allen E; Iano and Joseph Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, Wiley Anink, David, Morris, Adriana, Boonstra, Chiel, Mak, John Handbook of Sustainable Building James & James Ashworth A, Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry, Prentice-Hall. Baldwin, A.N. Bordoli, D. (2014). A Handbook for Construction Planning and Scheduling. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell Building Regulations Approved Documents: Structure Building Regulations Approved Documents: Structure (2004 edition incorporating 2014 amendments) Burke, Rory Project Management - Planning and control techniques. John Wiley & Sons Inc. CDM Regulations via Internet 2015 CDM 2015 Regulations via electronic registration (2007 and 2015) Harris F Modern Construction Equipment and Methods, Longman. Harris F, McCaffer R. and Edum-Fotwe F. Modern Construction Management, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford Harris F Modern construction and ground engineering equipment & methods, Longman. Highfield D, Building behind Historic Facades, Building Tech. & Man. Journal. Jan 1984 HSE.gov.uk. 2015, Construction--‐ Contractors Construction Design and Management (CDM), [online] Available from: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/hsg150.pdf Hughes Phil, Ferrett Ed · Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction Routledge Hughes Phil, Ferrett Ed · Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction Routledge Illingworth J R Construction Methods and Planning, E&FN Spon London Mawdesley M, Askew W, and O'Reilly M Planning and Controlling Construction Projects, the Best Laid Plans. Longman Oxley, R. & Poskitt, J. Management techniques applied to the construction industry. Blackwell Science, London. Peurifoy R L, Schexnayder C J & Shapira, A, Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, McGraw-Hill. Tomlinson, M. J., Foundation Design and Construction. Prentice Hall
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Access to PC computers having the required software for results analysis will be provided for course working and other similar projects or assignments. Supporting Texts:MacLeod, Iain A. Modern structural analysis: modelling processes and guidance, Thomas Telford, London. Winch, G.M. Managing Construction Projects. Blackwell Publishing, London Resources On-line video Links See Aspire reading list (on student central) for further suggestions
Teaching and learning activities Details of teaching and learning activities
Throughout the year ~ 200 study hours: This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials 2 hours per week, with an expected self-study time of a further 6 hours per week. The Integrate Production Engineering & Management Project M (IPEMPM) is an integrating group project and will form the basis for the coursework assessment. The written submission will include an executive summary and a professional document with supporting material in the appendixes. The final document will present their work (proposal or bid) showing due regard and supported by the critical and analytical awareness of the factors affecting project planning.
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Study hours
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
This is an indication of the number of hours students can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios, fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
52
GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY
All students are expected to undertake guided independent study which includes wider reading/ practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment tasks, and revisions.
148
PLACEMENT
The placement is a specific type of learning away from the University that is not work-based learning. It includes study that occurs overseas.
TOTAL STUDY HOURS
Assessment tasks Details of assessment for this module
Coursework (100%) –
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200
BEM24 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5) Types of assessment task1
% weighting
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression.
(or indicate if component is pass/fail)
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWORK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation, portfolio, project output, set exercise
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment, set exercise
100
EXAMINATION INFORMATION Area examination board
Postgraduate Built Environment & Civil Engineering Joint Area and Course Board
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External examiners Name
Position and institution
Date appointed
Date tenure ends
Dr Simon Smith
University of Edinburgh
January 2013
December 2016
QUALITY ASSURANCE Date of first approval
June 2006
Only complete where this is not the first version
Date of last revision
May 2014
Only complete where this is not the first version
Date of approval for this version
October 2015, Q&S published August 2016
Version number
10
Modules replaced
N/A
Specify codes of modules for which this is a replacement
Available as free-standing module?
Yes
No
1 Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task . [PA130515]
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