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, delivered in Semester 1 of Year 1, has been designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of Construction Management, upon which the remaining construction management modules will be structured. The indicative content for the module material has been arranged across 12 syllabus sections as shown below:                                                                                                        • Process - how construction works and contributes to the economy in a sustainable fashion. • People - introduction to managing stakeholders in construction, • Projects - the backbone of construction activity • Place - the construction site as a dynamic work environment. • Product - the output of construction activity to meet specifications and functionality. • Policies - compliance in construction, ethics and regulations. • Performance - quality, KPIs and waste management. • Problems - how to develop a solution focused approach. • Procurement - materials, equipment and skills • Pre-requisites - design and contracts • Profit - costing and delivery of value • Psychology - the psychology of construction management for teams and leadership

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to...                            • Explain the complexity of the construction industry, illustrating the connectivity and interdependency of best practice construction management processes from the design through the post occupancy stage of a construction development, to maximise the value delivered to stakeholders. • Develop and implement a solution-based approach utlising communication skills, when faced with issues on a construction site. • Identify and characterise key resource and compliance requirements for CCPs from a construction management perspective. • Detail the importance of understanding, designing and implementing sustainable practices within the management of construction projects.

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

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This module aims to introduce constriction management principles and concepts that are fundamental 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, data gathering, data analysis and communication. 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.