Module Details

Module Code: BULD7031
Title: Project Procurement - QS
Long Title: Project Procurement - QS Perspective
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explains how the construction constituents of client, consultants and contractor fit together. It goes on to explain the basics of the building process. It also provides guidance on the decisions necessary to choose a particular procurement route.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the project development process from inception to completion and how decisions made have an impact on cost
LO2 Assess the factors which influence the selection of an appropriate procurement route
LO3 Explain the factors which influence the client's choice of contractor and the contractors' choice of project
LO4 Evaluate the factors which affect time, cost and quality of a construction project
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
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14122 BULD7031 Project Procurement - QS
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
Project Initiation, Briefing, Design, Information
Site identification and evaluation, development identification and evaluation, identification of client needs, the role of the contractor in the design, management and organisation of the process, the role of tender documents
Procurement Systems
Delivery of a project from a concept to an actuality, alternative procurement routes available, EU procurement rules and how these choices can affect the overall project cost
Contractor Choice and Appointment
Tender procedures
Risk Allocation
Identification of the elements of risk associated with a construction project, time cost and quality, the prioritisation of risks
Value Management
Identification of the client value system to understand the relationship between time, cost and quality in relation to a construction project
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Alternative method of procuring an integrated project
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In class exam on course content
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 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
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 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • R. Morledge and A.J. Smith. (2013), Building Procurement, 2nd. Wiley- Blackwell, [ISBN: 9780470672433].
  • Mark Hackett (Editor) and Gary Statham (Editor). (2016), The Aqua Group Guide to Procurement, 2nd. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781118346549].
  • Rich Best and Gerard de Valence. (2016), Building in Value: PreDesign Issues, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138181014].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Kelly, Roy Morledge, Sara Wilkinson. (2008), Best Value in Construction, Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 9780632056118].
  • Brian Greenhaugh and Graham Squires. (2011), Introduction to Buidling Procurement, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415482165].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 5 Mandatory