Module Details

Module Code: BULD8008
Title: PED Concept
Long Title: Project Evaluation & Development Concept
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to allow the student to examine and evaluate the overall process within which buildings are conceived, designed, and evaluated. The focus is primarily on the pre-construction phases of the development process, although there may be some reference ot the construction phase.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Summarise the stages in the project development process of a building.
LO2 Evaluate the appropriateness of a site(s) for development.
LO3 Assess the critical issues in relation to the feasibility of a development.
LO4 Justify the selection of a development.
LO5 Evaluate relevant location factors regarding viability.
LO6 Recommend the methodology for ensuring the successful completion of the Project Evaluation & Development.
LO7 Integrate relevant areas of conceptual project management and demonstrate the overall management of development and construction processes.
LO8 Use problem solving exercises as a focus for a logical and analytical approach to multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional development programmes.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Student choice
Student to select two of the assessed areas which are applicable to the chosen development and which reflect the total development process.
Assessed area A - Selection and measurement of site.
Comparative study, justify specific site, selection reasons, significant factors.
Assessed area B - Initial appraisal and review of alternative development possibilities
Potential developments, comprehensive review, feasibility of developments, justification of selection, sustainability.
Assessed area C - Economic analysis.
Design stage functions, potential methods, justification of selected method, complete economic analysis.
Assessed area D - Acceptability of proposals in the light of the planner's attitude to the site.
Planning theory for area and site, local planning policy, exhaustive study, specific problems to site, building control.
Assessed area E -Selection of method for carrying out design and construction.
Global view of procurement, alternative systems, application to specific development. Building form strategy.
Assessed area F - Briefing of the design team.
Specific client organisation, briefing process, production of brief.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Presentation of development(s) proposals(s) to class peers and module lecturer(s) to allow critique and feedback.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Synopsis of development proposals.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5,7,8
Assessment Description
Submission of two appropriate assessed areas within the PED framework.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Individual review by tutors of course topics and worked examples in a studio environment Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for selected tutorial sessions Every Week 8.00 8
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Individual review by tutors of course topics and worked examples in a studio environment Every Week 5.00 5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for selected tutorial sessions Every Week 8.00 8
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • CIT -Department. (2019), Project Evaluation & Development Support Document.
  • Per-Olov Johansson & Bengt Kriström. (2016), Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Appraisal, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, [ISBN: 9781107548220].
  • Chartered Institute Of Building. (2014), Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, 5th. John Wiley & Sons Inc, [ISBN: 9781118378083].
  • Fewings, Peter. (2013), Construction Project Management, 2nd. Routledge, Devon, [ISBN: 978-0-415-61344-6].
  • Chartered Institute of Building. (2018), Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Major Projects : Dynamic Time Modelling, 2nd. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9781119428398].
  • Project Management Institute. (2017), A guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK guide), 6th. Project Management Institute, [ISBN: 9781628251845].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Martin Rogers & Aidan Duffy. (2012), Engineering Project Appraisal, 2nd. John Wiley and Sons Ltd, [ISBN: 9780470672990].
  • CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) ,Pickavance, Keith. (2011), Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Complex Projects, John Wiley and Sons, [ISBN: 9781444334937].
  • Carl Chatfield, Timothy Johnson D.. (2016), Microsoft Project 2016 Step by Step, Microsoft Press,U.S., [ISBN: 9780735698741].
  • Various. Note. Resources for other programme modules (BSc Honours in Construction Management) are applicable to this module..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 7 Mandatory