Module Details

Module Code: BULD8031
Title: PEP: Pre-contract
Long Title: Project Evaluation & Procurement (PEP)
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: Pre-contract commercial management of a hypothetical building development, spanning project initiation to tender strategy, demonstrating the selective application of technically appropriate, economically viable and environmentally sustainable solutions on a self-selected project forms the essence of this module
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply knowledge of the pre-contract development and construction process from a financial, economic, technological, legal and sustainable perspective
LO2 Commercially manage the pre-contract stage of a self-selected hypothetical building project
LO3 Incorporate social awareness issues into the project framework including, but not limited to, health and safety, ethics, accountability and professional responsibilty
LO4 Demonstrate an individual, positive, proactive, logical and analytical contribution to multi-disciplinary problem solving
LO5 Plan, research, compile and submit a professional pre-contract 'Project Evaluation and Procurement Report' within the specified timeframe and to an appropriate standard
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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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Identify, appraise and select potential site(s)
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Identify, appraise and select a preferred development
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Decide on the most appropriate construction/services technology; prepare a master programme and overall cashflow
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Establish a budget and cost manage the evolving development
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Choose an appropriate procurement strategy and contractual arrangement
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Produce and price a complete Bill of Quantities and apply a pertinent tender strategy
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Address actual or simulated development incident(s)
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Charette to identify an appropriate site and project
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Site selection and development appraisal
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Selection of sustainable construction and services technology
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Budget confirmation and cost management of the evolving development
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Identify an appropriate procurement route and ascertain a related contract arrangement
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Submission of appropriate pricing document
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Address actual or simulated development incident or event
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
Lab Contact Group delivery of course material, individual project support and feedback Every Week 6.00 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review, augmentation, selection and application of course material 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
Lab Contact Group delivery of course material, individual project support and feedback Every Week 6.00 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review, augmentation, selection and application of course material Every Week 8.00 8
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • *, CIT. Current Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 7 Mandatory