Module Details

Module Code: ADMN C4G02
Module Title: Construction Administration 2
Title: Construction Administration 2
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 environmental management within the construction industry
(2) to develop a greater understanding of sustainability options for construction projects
(3) to develop a greater understanding of the impact of whole life cycle analysis within construction
(4) to gain a better appreciation of diversity, inclusion and teamwork with the construction sector.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate knowledge of the environmental impacts on construction
LO2 demonstrate knowledge of the sustainability and whole life cycle issues that affect the construction industry
LO3 demonstrate knowledge of areas such as diversity, inclusion and teamwork with in the construction industry
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) Environmental Management
(a) Iso 14001 Environmental management systems (b) Environmental impacts on construction (c) Environmental impact assessment (d) Waste management
(2) Sustainability
(a) Sustainable development (b) Sustainability in design, technology and construction (c) renewable energy options (d) BREEAM and LEED assessment
(3) Life cycle/whole life cycle analysis
(a)whole life cycle analysis (b) life cycle costing (c) end of life use (d) value engineering (e) corporate social responsibility
(4) Diversity, Inclusion & Teamwork
(a) Understanding the role of team members (b) Appointing the project team (c) Relationships and communication with team members (d) Supply chain management (e) Accountability and responsibility
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
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
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 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.
  • (2017), A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMBOK Guides, p.756, [ISBN: 9781628251845].
  • Winch G. M.. (2012), Managing Construction Projects, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
  • Niko Roorda. (2020), Fundamentals of Sustainable Development, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 0367511193].
  • Naeem Sadiq,Asif Hayat Khan. (2019), ISO 14001 Step by Step, Itgp, p.126, [ISBN: 1787780325].
  • Boussabaine H, Kirkham T. (2004), Whole Life-cycle Costing: Risk and Risk Responses, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 1405107863].
  • Dale Sinclair. (2013), Assembling a Collaborative Project Team, 1st. Riba Publications Limited, p.112, [ISBN: 1859464971].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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