The overall aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of professional practice in the built environment, focusing on construction management and engineering fundamentals. It equips students with essential knowledge of the construction manager and other stakeholder roles and responsibilities, while emphasising the importance of ethics and professionalism in the workplace. The module addresses the growing need for construction professionals who can navigate complex project environments, communicate effectively, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. By covering a range of topics from professional ethics to people skills and future trends in construction management, students will develop a holistic understanding of the industry and be better prepared for the challenges they will face in their careers.

The module covers key aspects of professional practice in the built environment, providing students with a solid foundation in construction management principles and professional conduct. Students will gain an understanding of construction industry professional bodies, ethical frameworks, roles and conduct, and essential skills that are fundamental to develop into a management role in construction. Indicative topics include: • Introduction to professional ethics, roles and responsibilities of construction professionals, and ethical frameworks (e.g. CIOB, CABE, Codes of Conduct) • Effective communication strategies, meeting participation and management, presentation skills, technical report writing • Emotional intelligence in construction leaders, empathy, self-awareness and mindset, relationship management, self-development and reflection • Time management and productivity techniques, prioritisation and delegation skills, operational, tactical and strategic horizons for planning • Professional development and career planning, CV preparation and interview skills, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities • Stress management techniques in high-pressure construction environments, work-life balance considerations for construction professionals • Future trends in construction management, including sustainable practices and emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: • Analyse the roles, responsibilities, and ethical frameworks of construction professionals and bodies in the built environment. • Evaluate effective communication strategies, including meeting management, presentation skills, and technical report writing for construction projects. • Apply time management and productivity techniques for construction professionals that emphasise prioritisation and strategic planning. • Examine future trends in construction management to anticipate their influence on professional practice and industry standards.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: • Demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of emotional intelligence and relationship management in construction leadership. • Value the significance of continuous professional development, self-development, reflection and work-life balance in the construction industry.

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This module aims to develop essential professional skills and knowledge necessary for our graduates to excel in their future careers in the construction industry, focusing on ethical conduct, effective communication, leadership, and adaptability to emerging trends, preparing them to navigate complex project environments and contribute meaningfully to the built environment sector. 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 which is crucial for the success of this module. Communication between lecturer and students, as well as peer-to peer interactions, 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.