Module Details

Module Code: BULD6015
Title: Construction Site Management
Long Title: Construction Site Management
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to provide a context for the site construction manager's role regarding site organisation production and procedures. The Regulatory Framework and Quality Management systems that are concerned with the Construction Industry are examined.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the processes of management related to construction production management.
LO2 Describe the construction site process and the implications of site layout planning.
LO3 Explain the requirements for the appropriate management of all resources on site.
LO4 Examine the regulatory framework in which the construction industry operates in relation to planning, regulations and Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCAR) that apply to the construction of new dwellings.
LO5 Describe the concepts of quality, quality control, quality assurance and total quality management.
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
Principles of Management
Management, processes and construction production management.
Construction Process/Environment
The construction process on site: site classification, site layout planning, security, traffic management and environmental issues.
Management of Resources
Labour: controlling and monitoring labour on site. Materials: control, monitoring, waste minimisation, quality control. Plant & equipment: acquisition, maintenance, safety.
Regulatory Framework
Building control; Safety, Health & Welfare; the planning system and BCAR.
Quality Management
Introduction to the concepts of quality, quality control, quality assurance and total quality management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
A report on the management aspects of the construction process.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester final examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
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 & Directed Learning (Non-contact) 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
  • Forster, G. (2017), Construction Site Studies: Production, Administration and Personnel, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138414389].
  • Harris, F; Mc Caffer, R, with Edum-Fotwe, F. (2021), Modern Construction Management, 8th. Wiley- Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781119488347].
  • Hore, A.V; Kehoe, J.G; Mc Mullan, R; and Penton, M.R. (1997), Construction 1; Management-Finance-Measurement, Macmillan Press Ltd., [ISBN: 9780333649503].
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 3 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 3 Mandatory
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 3 Mandatory