Module Details
| Module Code: |
BULD7020 |
| Title: |
Construction Resource Mgt.
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Long Title:
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Construction Resource Management
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5821 - Building Science
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| Module Description: |
This module describes how a construction manager can optimise the use of resources on construction projects using modern construction planning and control procedures.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of design team principles and their specific application to construction managers. |
| LO2 |
Analyse and understand the preparation and submission of tender documentation from a main contractor's perspective. |
| LO3 |
Utilisation of proper management systems in the administration of construction projects. |
| LO4 |
Optimise construction site layout plans. |
| LO5 |
Apply project management software to cash flow and resource management on construction projects. |
| 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).
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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.
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| 14128 |
BULD8010 |
Site Management and Technology |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Design Team Management
Design principles, drawing and specification production, information, cost planning and value engineering, procurement, tendering procedures, post tender documentation production and control.
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Analytical Management Systems
Critical path evaluation and significance: using the relevant software.
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Construction Planning and Programming including LEAN methodologies.
Sequencing, work breakdown structures, duration calculation, resource levelling, line of balance, systems management: tender, contract, short-term, and claims planning. LEAN construction and the last planner system.
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Optimising Construction Site Layouts
Site resource management, site traffic management, documentation control on site, site communication systems.
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Resource Management Software
Apply project management software to budgetary and resource requirements.
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Project Control Systems
Programme related cashflow, budgeting, progress recording techniques.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Assessment of practical competency in the utilisation of industry-standard software |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for selected laboratory sessions |
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 |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Assessment of practical competency in the utilisation of industry-standard software |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for selected laboratory sessions |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Lewis, C, Chatfield, C & Johnson, T. (2019), Microsoft project 2019: Step by Step, 1st ed.. Microsoft Press, [ISBN: 978150930742].
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Cooke. B & Williams. P. (2004), Construction Planning, Programming & Control, 2nd. Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 9781405121484].
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Moore D.R & Hague D.J. (1999), Building Production Management Techniques, 1st. Longman, [ISBN: 0-582-35704-7].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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website, Microsoft Project 2019,
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website, Microsoft project for dummies,
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