CON4003 - Construction Technology and Design 1

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This module explores functional requirements of key building elements for domestic buildings; and considers the role of site investigations and conditions leading to ground stabilisation techniques before the erection of foundation systems. The extent to which impurities in the substrata dictate the design, and specification of the above DPC structures, walls, and floors including the choice and characteristics of principal building materials are evaluated. The concept of value engineering with a specific focus on lean methodologies: MMC, offsite and modular design, and composite framing systems are evaluated. Analysis of roofs, windows and doors, stairs and surface finishings and the advantages of low carbon detailing in eliminating cold and thermal bridges to comply with Building Regulations Part L: Conservation of Fuel and Power and other UK statutes: Health Safety at Work etc 1974; CDM 2015 Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2023 as well as the Global conventions under the Climate Change Act. Understanding the design and construction technology and methodology are essential competencies for the Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Construction Management have been mapped against professional standards. The content of this module has been mapped to the QAA subject Benchmark Statements for Land, Construction, Real Estate and Surveying of 2019 & 2023.

Learning outcomes:

1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of design, building technology and assembly methods essential to construction technology practice
2 - Understand and explain the basic construction methods and modern methods of construction and techniques applicable to low rise buildings across the industry
3 - Analyse and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents related to construction technology and design
4 - Utilise technology tools and software relevant to construction Technology practice.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures - Seminars
Hours: 2h X 10 weeks = 20
Intended Group Size: All cohorts

Workshops - Tutorials
Hours: 2h X 5 weeks = 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Practical Simulations
Hours: 2h X 5 sessions = 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 260



Further Details Relating to Assessment

001: A Written Technical Report based on a case study development site technical report accompanied with technical drawing details for a chosen/designed foundation.
002: Wider coverage of mandatory topics in construction technology.

Assessment methods will align with the learning outcomes of the underpinning BSc (Hons), QS, CM and CPM programmes.

Attention is given to ensuring all the six strands for the Curriculum for Social Justice - CFSJ: Curriculum Design Principles and Practices are complied with, namely:
- Practice 1: Race Equity
- Practice 2: Mental Health and Well Being
- Practice 3: Internationalisation
- Practice 4: Education for Sustainable Development
- Practice 5: Employability and Enterprise
- Practice 6: Digital Pedagogy

Overall, all assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of QS, CM and CPM concepts, their ability to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios, and their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is important to note that a combination of different teaching strategies will be adopted to cater to different learning styles and engage and meet the varying needs and learning potential of all students.

Please note that The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - RICS - and Chartered Institute of Building – CIOB - professional bodies require students to achieve a pass mark in all assessed components, as all modules cover the Mandatory and Technical core competences.

Further details of assessment are available in the Assessment Handbook for your programme and in Assessment Briefs provided by Module Tutors.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Joseph Kangwa
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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