Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C3G02
Module Title: Applied Site Management
Title: Applied Site Management
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: John Foley
Domains:  
Module Description: This module provides the student with an understanding of modern Construction Site Management methods, and of the systems and procedures that are used to control construction projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan and control construction projects using project management techniques.
LO2 Estimate, allocate and level resources for construction tasks.
LO3 Estimate costs of buildings at different project stages and compare to budgets
LO4 Analyse the Health and Safety obligations of the Construction Manager.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
(1) Operations Management
Sequencing, work breakdown structure analysis, duration calculation, subcontractor programme management (tender, short-term progress, and forensic claims).
(2) Subcontractor Management
Contract documents production, subcontractor tendering procedures, post tender documentation production and control.
(3) Cost Control Systems
Cost planning and value engineering principles, programme related cashflow, budgeting, cost value recording techniques.
(4) Reporting Systems
Project progress monitoring systems, progress feedback mechanisms, progress recording, reporting and presentation.
(5) Health and Safety - Site Manager
Obligations in Health and Safety, documentation, process, risk assessments for the construction site
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 7.00 84
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.75 45
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00 96
Total Weekly Contact Hours 8.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Frank Harris and Ronald McCaffer. (2013), Modern Construction Management, 7th Ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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