Construction Project Management

Built Environment Principles in Practice 
You’ll explore how the UK construction industry shapes the built environment while developing professional skills, ethical awareness, sustainability principles and digital know-how. You’ll investigate career roles and technologies like drones, laser scanning and VR. 

Planning and Development 
You’ll learn how planning shapes development in the built environment, exploring planning permission, land use and stakeholder roles. The module also introduces urban regeneration, inclusive design and the legal principles guiding UK planning decisions. 

Built Environment Economics and Law 
You’ll gain an introduction to the economic and legal forces shaping the built environment, exploring market trends, valuation and investment basics alongside contracts, health and safety, and professional responsibilities guiding ethical construction practice. 

Principles of Domestic Construction and Digital Drafting 
You’ll explore how homes are designed and built, learning about construction methods, materials and building systems. The module develops your understanding of regulations, sustainability and detailing, while building practical drawing, CAD and technical communication skills. 

Commercial Construction Technology and BIM Management   
You’ll learn how commercial buildings are designed and constructed, exploring structural systems, materials and build sequencing. The module develops your digital modelling skills, introduces BIM workflows, and highlights sustainable, high-performance solutions for modern commercial projects. 

Maintenance Management and Procurement for the Built Environment 
You’ll learn how buildings are maintained, managed and repaired, developing skills in identifying defects, planning maintenance and understanding procurement and tendering. The module builds practical knowledge to support effective, value-focused construction projects. 

Construction Management and Project Delivery 
You’ll gain hands-on experience planning and managing construction projects, using programming techniques, procurement strategies and site controls. The module prepares you to coordinate teams, resources and processes for project delivery. 

Health and Safety Management*
You’ll develop essential knowledge of health and safety management, exploring legislation, risk assessment and safety culture. Through real-world scenarios and teamwork, you’ll learn how to promote safe, ethical and sustainable practice in professional environments. 

Applied Artificial Intelligence*
You’ll explore how artificial intelligence works and how it’s used across industries. Through practical activities, you’ll apply AI techniques to real-world problems while considering the ethical, sustainable and responsible use of intelligent systems. 

The Green Economy and Sustainable Development*
You’ll explore sustainability, the circular economy and carbon reduction, examining how organisations respond to climate challenges. You’ll also apply global frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and work towards Carbon Literacy certification with the Carbon Literacy Trust. 

Data Analytics*
You’ll learn how to collect, analyse and interpret data to support decision-making. The module develops your statistical, visualisation and communication skills, helping you turn real-world datasets into meaningful insights for professional practice. 

Applied Professional Experience*
You’ll complete a short or summer optional placement, internship or civic project, gaining real-world experience. With university support, you’ll reflect on your learning, build professional skills and enhance your employability through practical industry or community engagement. 

*Optional

Managing Construction Projects and Professional Practice 
Tackle real construction challenges, developing skills in project planning, leadership, risk and stakeholder management. Through collaborative problem-solving, you’ll explore contract practice, building management and decision-making in complex project environments. 

Built Environment Project 
You’ll complete an independent research project on a real built environment challenge, developing investigation, analysis and project management skills. Your work will align with industry priorities and global goals such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

Advanced Project Management and Contract Management Practice 
You’ll develop skills in managing projects, contracts and finances, exploring leadership, risk, procurement and dispute resolution. You’ll work with contracts such as NEC, JCT and FIDIC to support effective decision-making. 

Sustainability and Commercial Management 
You’ll develop commercial and enterprise skills for built environment leadership, exploring innovation, ESG, net zero and governance. Through challenges, you’ll create a business proposal while strengthening financial and professional skills.