Module Details

Module Code: BULD7016
Title: Building & Land Survey
Long Title: Building and Land Surveying
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the student with the knowledge and understanding of the Building and Land Surveying Processes. It outlines and explains the best practice procedures for carrying out Building Surveys. It also provides the student with the knowledge and skill to accurately set- out buildings and structures.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Undertake investigative Building Surveys and produce comprehensive reports.
LO2 Evaluate alternative design considerations for application on Refurbishment and Conservation projects
LO3 Explain the concept of modifying existing buildings for change of use.
LO4 Utilise advanced surveying equipment to accurately survey and set out buildings.
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
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
Building Surveys
Forms of Building Survey, condition surveys, safety in carrying out surveys.
Surveying Proceedures
Sequencing, recording, report compilation.
Development and Building Controls
Planning application pre requisites, application procedures, the planning system, decision making, appeals.
Conversion and Adaptation design Issues
Concepts, alternative to replacement,influencing factors, useful life, change of use, technology implications, proposals for suitable conversion.
Land Surveying
Advanced Linear Surveying procedures,coordinated system surveying and setting out procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Produce a report on a survey of an existing Building
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Conduct the design assessment for the conversion and adaptation of an existing building
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Set out a structure using optical and Electronic instruments
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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Lab Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent student Learning 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 Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Lab Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent student learning 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
  • Malcolm Holland. (2012), Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Defects in Buildings, Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 9780470659106].
  • RICS. (1996), Building Surveys of Residential Property, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
  • Peter Hall, Mark Tewdwr-Jones. (2010), Urban and Regional Planning, 5th. [ISBN: 978-0-203-86142-4].
  • Michael J Bannan. (1998), The Irish Experience 1920-1988, Wolfhound Press.
  • Cork County Council. Cork County Development Plan.
  • Malcolm Hollis. (2005), Surveying Buildings, 5th. RICS, [ISBN: 9781842191927].
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (1998), Building Surveys and Inspections of Commercial and Industrial Property, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, London.
  • Irvine. W and Maclennan, F.. (2005), Surveying for Construction, 5th. McGraw - Hill, [ISBN: 0-07-711114-1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Peter Glover. (2013), Building Surveys, Taylor and Francis, UK, [ISBN: 9780415635844].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
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