Title: Construction Technology
Credits: 10
read more »This module aims to convey the principals of technology, practice and materials involved in domestic building construction.
Title: Services, Sustainability and Environmental Design
Credits: 5
read more »Title: Introduction to Built Environment Studies
Credits: 15
read more »This module introduces the student to the following discipline areas within the construction sector: Measurement, Concrete & Soils, Property Valuations and Planning.
This module also aims:
- To provide the student with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of core and developing professions within the Built Environment. To develop a student’s appreciation of the core themes and challenges within the Built Environment and the supporting and distinct roles played by the relevant professions.
- To develop the students ability in standard system of measuring building work, the relationship between measurement and cost through to the measurement and calculation of key elements of small domestic buildings of simple design.
- Foundation in property valuations
- Introduction to the concept of property valuation and the methods used to value residential and commercial property.
- Introduction to the knowledge and understanding of the mathematics required for property valuations
Title: Economics for Construction & Property Specialists
Credits: 10
read more »This module sets out to develop an understanding of the concepts and principles of economic theory in the context of the construction / property environment.
Title: Research & Technical Skills
Credits: 5
read more »Title: Built Environment Law
Credits: 5
read more »The aim of this module is to prepare the learner for the legal realities surrounding built environemt practice.
Title: Engineering Mathematics
Credits: 5
read more »Introduction to mathematics and mathematical applications required in the management of construction and civil engineering projects.
Title: Engineering Surveying
Credits: 5
read more »The aim of this module is to develop a foundation understanding of the principles of engineering surveying, intermediate knowledge of the methods and procedures used on site.