As a major driver within the economy, construction is a core industry and the Construction Management + Engineering programme (LM082) here in UL is designed to provide graduates for employment in the sector. The availability of construction management graduates with project management skills is a key resource for the continued contribution that the construction sector brings to the economy. This module is the second of two modules in the Construction Management + Engineering programme designed to introduce core concepts, tools, techniques and technologies relevant to the Management of Complex Construction Projects (MCCP). The module will bring together the management and technology learning to date and provide students with challenges that require both individual and teamwork skills to solve, enabling students to understand the dynamics of project planning and control in the built environment.

MCCP as an established discipline has developed significantly since its introduction in the 1950s and covers areas such as planning and scheduling, resource management, lean construction, value creation, stakeholder management, change and risk management. This is reflected in the syllabus as outlined below that builds on the concepts of planning, coordination and control of a project from inception to recycling as covered in Module WT4707. The concepts of sustainability and information management are introduced as part of the MCCP process. The following content is indicative of the topics to be explored:                                                      • Developing Goals and Requirements, • Identification of project failure factors, • Sustainability and sustainable project management practices • Evaluating projects from Financial and Non-financial aspects • Project Information Management Systems - vale and characteristics • Decision Making - tools, ethics and psychological perspectives. • BIM as a project management tool, • Big data in construction - Construction 4.0 • Identification of project failure factors, • Managing physical resources on a project, • Managing risk in a project, • Process for developing and managing an effective closing phase of a project.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                                                                                                                                                   • Develop a plan for a complex construction project (CCP), illustrating the connectivity and interdependency of best practice processes from the design through the post occupancy stage of the construction development, to maximise the value delivered to stakeholders. • Implement decision-making tools and the know the factors that can influence them when critically appraising potential projects and when managing live projects. • Identify and characterise resource requirements for CCPs • Detail the importance of understanding, designing and implementing sustainable practices within construction projects

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                                                                                                                                                   • Participate in teams and on projects in an ethical manner paying attention to the diversity of individuals involved in a construction project. • Demonstrate an ability to constantly calibrate projects from a sustainability perspective.

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This module CE4058, aims to build on concepts delivered in Module WT4707 to develop a skillset necessary for our graduates to take their place working in and influencing the construction sector, capable of managing construction projects with a strong emphasis on ethics, responsibility and sustainability. Through the learning environment - using a focused teaching approach, resources and supports, we aim to develop expert learners and global citizens who are: Curious - through having a questioning mindset and a solution focused perspective. Courageous - understanding the importance of standing up for what is right and ethical. Responsible - for the correct usage of resources and their own impact on the world. Agile - utilising proactivity to adapt to and drive change in their community and career supported by a continuous learning approach. Articulate - in that they can express themselves with a confidence grounded in sound learning. To develop these attributes, this module will be taught using a series of in-person lectures, tutorials and a selection of self-directed and collaborative learning activities so it is student-centred and in line with UL's Integrated Curriculum Development Framework (ICDF). Module learning materials are developed from a research-led perspective regarding content and the principles of Universal Design for Learning are used to ensure accessibility for all students. The module Brightspace site is designed and organised in a user-friendly format to maximise functionality. To allow for the incorporation of new developments and research findings in the subject material, the flexibility of blended learning methodologies is utilised - such as Flipped Classroom in the Tutorials, on-line video resources and recorded tutorials delivered through the Brightspace module site. The learning experience of students is directly affected by the design of learning materials, delivery of such materials and assessment thereof. The principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been applied so that Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation and Action & Expression are built in. Attention is also paid to the principles of Laurillard's ABC Curriculum Design process with all 6 learning types (Acquisition, Collaboration, Discussion, Investigation, Practice and Production) utilised in terms of delivery, engagement and assessment for the module. With regard to assessment - care is taken in the design of assessment vehicles used in the module so that they are challenge driven, authentic and constructively aligned with the Learning Objectives for the Module. A crucial piece of the learning experience is communication between faculty and students, as well as peer-to peer interactions. These will be proactively managed primarily through the channels available on Brightspace, plus direct contact between faculty and students before and after lectures and via e-mail. Research Findings Incorporated into the Syllabus (If Relevant): Module content is continuously informed by academic research on the subject matter as published in academic journals pertinent to the discipline of Construction Management.