Module Details

Module Code: BULD7022
Title: Management Construction
Long Title: Mngmnt & Organisation for Construction
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: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to provide an understanding of the role and context of management in relation to construction organisations and projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse the contribution of management theory to construction management.
LO2 Discuss the principles of management in relation to construction organisations.
LO3 Compare and contrast motivation theories of relevance to project and construction managers.
LO4 Explain and discuss the significance of leadership theories to project and construction managers.
LO5 Analyse the dynamics of group formation for a construction/development team.
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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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
Management History
Classical, behavioural, human relations, systems, contingency, emerging.
Principles of Management
Forecasting, planning, organising, motivating, co-ordinating, controlling, communicating.
Motivation
Process theories, content theories. Motivation of construction operatives and staff. Theory application in construction organisations.
Leadership
Leadership theories: traits, styles, behaviour studies. Leadership versus management.
Group Dynamics
Construction groups and teams in construction, group formation, stages in group dynamics.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
In-class short answer assessment.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End of Module Formal 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
Tutorial Contact Review of course topics and worked examples. 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 tutorial 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
Tutorial Contact Review of course topics and worked examples. 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 tutorial sessions 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
  • Harris, Frank and Ronald McCaffer and Edum-Fotwe, Francis. (2013), Modern Construction Management, 7th. Blackwell Science, [ISBN: 1118510216].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Furnham, Adrian. (2012), The Psychology of Behaviour at Work, Psychology Press, Cornwall, [ISBN: 9781135422899].
  • Adrian Furnham. (2011), Managing People in a Downturn, Palgrave Macmillan, King's Lynn, [ISBN: 978-0-230-29854-5].
  • Richard Pettinger. (2007), Introduction to management, 4th. Palgrave, New York, [ISBN: 978-0-230-00038-4].
  • Griffith, Alan, and Paul Watson. (2004), Construction Management , Principles and Practice, Palgrave, Hampshire, [ISBN: 0-333-96878-6].
  • Gay Haskins, Mike Thomas, Lalit Johri. (2018), Kindness in Leadership, Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138207349].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
  • Website, Chartered Institute of Building. WWW.ciob.org.
  • Industry Journal, Chartered Institute of Building. Construction Manager.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 5 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 5 Mandatory