Module Details

Module Code: MGMT C4G02
Module Title: Management of Construction Projects
Title: Management of Construction Projects
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Anthony Dempsey
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the subject are:
(1) to develop a greater knowledge of the principles and practice of project management
(2) to develop a greater understanding of modern procurement practices in the construction industry
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of project management and the management of resources in a construction environment
LO2 apply current management techniques in project management in a construction environment
LO3 demonstrate a good knowledge of different procurement options in a construction environment.
LO4 manage and lead a team or small business
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) Project Management
(a) Project management Code of Practice and PMBoK (b) Project Management Plan (c) Project Procurement Methods (d) Project Lifecycle (e) Scope Management (f) Time Management (g) Cost Management (h) Uncertainty and risk management (i) Change management (j) Quality management
(2) Modern Procurement Methods
(a) Management Contracting (b) Construction Management (c) Partnering (d) Procurement Scoring Matrix
(3) International Project management
(a) Global construction (b) Virtual teams (c) Cultural impacts on the construction process
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
Project60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
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
No End of Module Formal Examination
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 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00 96
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.85 1.8500000238418599
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.75 5.75
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.85
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • CIOB. (2002), Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, 3rd Edition. Blackwell.
  • S. Keoki Sears, Glenn A. Sears, Richard H. Clough. (2008), Construction Project Management: A Practical Guide to Field Construction Management., 5th edition. Wiley.
  • Dallas M.F.. (2006), Value and Risk management – A Guide to Best Practice, Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
  • Walker P. and Greenwood D. (2002), Construction Companion – Risk and Value Management, RIBA Enterprises.
  • Smith N.J., Merna T. and Jobling P.. (2006), Managing Risk in Construction Projects, 2nd edition. Blackwell.
  • Institution of Civil Engineers. (2005), RAMP – Risk Analysis and Management for Projects, 2nd edition. Thomas Telford.
  • Forbes L. H., Ahmed S.M. (2011), Modern Construction - Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices,, Taylor and Francis Group.
  • Powell G. (2016), Construction Contract Preparation and Management, 2nd Edition, Palgrave.
  • Project Management Institute. (2008), A Guide to the Project management Body of Knowledge, 4th Edition, Project Management Institute.
  • Winch G. M.. (2012), Managing Construction Projects, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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