Module Details

Module Code: BULD8009
Title: PED Realisation
Long Title: Project Evaluation & Development Realis.
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 processes within which buildings are conceived, designed, constructed and used. The focus is primarily on the construction phase of the development process, although there may be some reference ot the pre-construction phase.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate assessed areas through the vehicle of conceptual project management.
LO2 Evaluate and apply approaches to the overall management of development and construction outputs.
LO3 Appraise the progress of the Project Evaluation and Development.
LO4 Evaluate project planning approaches to inform the project progression.
LO5 Use problems as a focus for a logical and analytical approach to multi-disciplinary and multi-dimensional programmes.
LO6 Differentiate between solutions to incident problems in a collaborative manner.
LO7 Produce a complete PED document which will communicate a developments potential.
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).
Students must have successfully undertaken the module CS4M PED 4A prior to undertaking this module.
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 three of the assessed areas which are applicable to the chosen development and reflect total development process.
Assessed area
Acceptability of proposals in the light of planners attitude to the site - planning theory for area and site, local planning policy, exhaustive study, specific problems to site, building control.
Assessed area
Selection of method for carrying out design and construction - global view of procurement, alternative systems, application to specific development. Building form strategy.
Assessed area
Project planning and monitoring procedures - development planning and monitoring, control of development, inception to completion, financial planning and control.
Assessed area
Proposals for handover, disposal and use - specific development documentation required, procedures involved, justification of choice, legal issues.
Assessed area
User satisfaction, management, cost-in use of completed building - user satisfaction, potential problems, procedures, management systems, costs-in-use categories.
Tutor Incidents
Incident to change some aspect of the student's plans to simulate actual development environment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A project review report on the progress of the Project Evaluation and Development.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5,6,7
Assessment Description
Complete PED submission that combines all elements of the work that has been undertaken.
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
Tutorial Contact Individual review by tutors of course topics and worked examples in a studio environment Every Week 5.00 5
Lecture Contact Theory on 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 8.00 8
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chartered Institute of Building. (2018), Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Major Projects : Dynamic Time Modelling,, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9781119428398].
  • Chartered Institute of Building. (2014), Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, 4th. CIOB, [ISBN: 9781405194204].
  • Fewings, Peter. (2013), Construction Project Management, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-0-415-61344-6].
  • RICS. (2016), Life Cycle Costing, RICS, [ISBN: 978 1 78321].
  • Richard Payant, Kathy O. Roper. (2014), The Facility Management Handbook, 4th. AMACOM, [ISBN: 9780814432150].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Carl Chatfield, Timothy Johnson D. (2016), Microsoft Project 2016 Step by Step, Microsoft Press,U.S., [ISBN: 9780735698741].
  • Paul E Harris. (2017), Planning and Control Using Oracle Primavera P6 Versions 8 to 17 PPM Professional 2017, Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd, [ISBN: 9781925185508].
  • 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 8 Mandatory