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BULD8010 - Site Management and Technology

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Title:Site Management and Technology
Long Title:Site Management and Technology
Module Code:BULD8010
 
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:Advanced
Field of Study: Building Science
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Module Delivered in 5 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: DANIEL CAHILL
Module Author: DANIEL CAHILL
Module Description: This module provides the student with an understanding of site management structures for varying complex sites and an ability to choose the most suitable technology.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Apply alternative site setup and management organisational structures to varying complex construction sites
LO2 Apply information and communication technology (ICT) and building information modelling (BIM) solutions to the construction process
LO3 Analyse the Health and Safety obligations of the Construction Manager.
LO4 Explain constructability and buildability on construction projects
LO5 Analyse the principles of sustainability to alternative methods of waste management and building recycling
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Co-requisites
No Co Requisites listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Site setup to varying complex construction sites
Site setup for the Construction Manager, site management and organisational structure, effective plant management
Information communication technology
Understand the different technologies available for communication in the construction process, 3D and 4D modelling, eprocurement and etendering
Health and Safety - Construction Manager
Obligations in Health and Safety, documentation, process, risk assessments for the construction site
Constructability and buildability
Constructability, buildability, component assembly of buildings including mechanical and electrical services, off site construction and contractors quality management procedures
Sustainability and waste management
Principles of sustainable development, contaminated sites and buildings, recycling and waste management
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation In class assessment on ICT and BIM. 2 20.0 Week 10
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,2,3,4,5 80.0 End-of-Semester
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.

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Module Content 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Lab Develop ICT and BIM solutions for the construction site. 1.0 Every Week 1.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Module Content 3.0 Every Week 3.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Module Content 1.5 Every Week 1.50
Lab Develop ICT and BIM solutions for the construction site. 0.5 Every Week 0.50
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Module Content 5.0 Every Week 5.00
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Frank Harris and Ronald McCaffer 2013, Modern Construction Management, 7th Ed. Ed., Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 978-0-470-67217-4]
  • Allan St. John Holt 2008, Principles of construction safety, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 0632056827]
  • Chimay J. Anumba, Kirti Ruikar, 2008, e-Business in Construction, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 9781405182348]
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Smith, Ryan E 2010, Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and Construction, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 0470880430]
  • H. W. Chung, Understanding quality assurance in construction, E & F Spon [ISBN: 0-419-24950-8]
  • Akintoye, A Goulding, J & Zawdie, G 2012, Construction Innovation & Process Improvement, Wiley-Blackwell [ISBN: 1405156481]
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CMNGT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 2 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Quantity Surveying 8 Elective
CR_CCNMG_8 BSc (Hons) in Construction Management 8 Elective
CR_CCOPM_9 Masters of Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective
CR_CCNPM_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective

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