Built Environment Law

The purpose of this module is to enable students to appreciate the wide range of laws applicable to the UK construction industry and the built environment.

Built Environment Economics       

This module is designed to introduce the general economy and the Built Environment economy to help them begin to develop a holistic view of economic activity and economic theory:

Built Environment Principles

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the Built Environment and the impact that construction has upon it.

Digital Technologies 

During this module students gain experience of using several different technologies to Survey, Draw, Measure and Analyse.

Technology includes 3D Laser Scanner, Laser Measurer, Drone and VR (Virtual Reality) headsets.

Development and Society   

The module explores the ways in which space and the built environment evolve over time. It considers how development is constrained and challenged through social, political and geographical processes.

Construction Technology    

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques used for the major components of domestic dwellings.

Management of Buildings   

This module introduces the students to principles involved in the management of commercial domestic covering legislation, safety in surveying, and the various different types of surveying.

Project Finance  

Study of the factors that affect the construction cost of a development site. Students gain knowledge of tendering and estimating; basic rate build-ups and composite rate calculations relating to projects.

Contract Management Practice      

This module aims to develop student understanding of Contact Administration procedures related to the Management of Construction Contracts in Practice during pre and post-contract stages.

BIM & Data Management   

Students are introduced to Building Information modelling( BIM) and Common Data Environment, and will use software packages involved within a BIM Project from Design through Construction and through its Occupancy.

Project Management and Professional Practice    This module content is designed to develop knowledge of project management and professional practice, providing the ability to apply these in several differing scenarios within the sector.

Advanced Construction Technology Consolidate knowledge of construction technology of the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques extending their understanding for the major components of commercial high-rise buildings.

Built Environment Dissertation      

This module will enable the student to undertake a detailed, research project relevant to their chosen subject area.

Construction Management 

This module focuses on the management of health and safety, site logistics and planning of running a construction site, embedding the legislation which underpins this.

Commercial Management and Enterprise  Students undertake industry-linked challenge-based learning linked to commercial management as well as aiming to enhance management and business skills in the context of construction and development.

Building Control       

This module focuses on legislation relating to the enforcement of planning and building controls. Students will be able to identify breaches and disputes; and provide advice on compliance and remedies.

Sustainability and Decarbonisation for the Built Environment    

This module aims to develop an understanding of the issues involved within environmental sustainability and the built environment.

Project Management in Practice    

Study of Project Management issues related to the management of construction clients and other project stakeholders and how their needs can be managed over the course of the project lifecycle.