Module Details

Module Code: BULD7029
Title: Financial & Contract Const Mgt
Long Title: Financial & Contract Const Mgt
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will provide the student with theory and practice in the planning, coordination and control of Construction and Engineering projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate appropriate cost planning and cost management techniques for alternative Construction and Engineering Projects.
LO2 Apply project logic to tasks, estimate durations, use project management software to manage time and cash flow on Construction and Engineering projects.
LO3 Interpret the various standard forms of contracts used to control Construction and Engineering projects.
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the Management concepts that underpin effective Construction and Engineering Project Management.
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
Project Cost Management
Outline cost plans, unit method, elemental estimating, use of historical cost data, cost management throughout the project life cycle, value management
Project Time Management and Scheduling Software
Dividing project into tasks, estimating duration, logic, using Microsoft Project to produce a construction schedule/programme, resource management including generation of project cash flow
Standard Forms of Construction Contract
Law of contract, RIAI, Engineers Ireland, GCCC (Public Works ), FIDIC and JCT forms contract.
General Project Management concepts
Leadership,Motivation, Group Dynamics, Human Resource Management, Health and Safety Management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Short questions on cost planning and contract
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Written report on Management concepts
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Computerised cashflow and resource projection chart
No End of Module Formal 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 Computerised project Management Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact student independent learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brian Cooke, Peter Williams,. (2012), Construction Planning, Programming and Control, 3rd. Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 978-1-40518380-2].
  • Jim Smith and David Jagger. (2007), Building cost planning for the design team, Elsevier Butterwworth-Heinemann, Amsterdam, [ISBN: 0750680164].
  • Murdoch J, Hughes W. (2007), Construction Contracts Law and Management, 4TH. Taylor and Francis, [ISBN: 978-0-415-39369-0].
  • Capon,C.. (2004), Understanding Organisational Context, 2nd. Prentice Hall, Gosport, [ISBN: 978-0-273-67660-7].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Carl Chatfield, Timothy Johnson D.,. (2010), Microsoft Project 2010 Step by Step, Microsoft Press, [ISBN: 978-0-7356-2695-9].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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