Module Details

Module Code: BULD8032
Title: PEP: Post-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: Post-contract commercial management of a hypothetical building development, spanning contractor appointment to contract discharge, 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 post-contract development and construction process from a financial, economic, technological, legal and sustainable perspective
LO2 Commercially manage the post-contract stage of a self-selected hypothetical building project
LO3 Incorporate social awareness issues into a project framework including, but not limited to, health and safety, ethics, accountability and professional responsibility
LO4 Communicate an individual, positive, proactive, logical and analytical contribution to multi-disciplinary problem solving
LO5 Plan, research, compile and submit a professional post-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).
14326 BULD8031 PEP: Pre-contract
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
Demonstrate the process of selecting/appointing contractors
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Generate a construction programme and related cash flow
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Produce a representative interim valuation
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Formulate an illustrative construction contract claim
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Update and report on project costs, cash flow and value
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Identify project completion and calculate the final account
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Reflect on project expenditure and value and the learning experience
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Address actual or simulated development incident(s)
For details see the Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide
Demonstrate the Quantity Surveyor's role in the commercial management of a construction project
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 1,4
Assessment Description
Critically review activities completed to date and present an overview of remaining tasks
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Evaluate the successful tender; demonstrate the process of contractor mobilisation
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Generate a construction programme and related cash flow
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Produce a representative interim valuation and provide an update on project costs, cash flow and value
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Formally present a summary of work executed to date and outline methodology for completing remainder of project
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Formulate an illustrative construction contract claim
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Identify project completion and calculate the final account
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Review and critically analyse the project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Address actual or simulated development incident or event
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 5
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Poster presentation summarising the Quantity Surveyor's role in the commercial management of a (hypothetical) construction project
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
Supplementary Book Resources
  • 1. Book lists for the other modules on the B Sc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying are applicable to this module. See resource lists for other modules as appropriate.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Handbook, CIT. Current Project Evaluation & Procurement Guide.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 8 Mandatory