Programme Specification
BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering Management (2011 entry onwards)
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | School of Civil and Building Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | The Chartered Institute of Building |
Final award | BSc (Hons) DIS/ BSc (Hons) |
Programme title | Construction Engineering Management |
Programme code | CVUB29 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies, which occurs between Part B and Part C. Students may apply to the Programme Director for permission to undertake an approved course of study at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Such a course of study must be undertaken in semester 1 of the second year of the degree programme. |
UCAS code | K291 |
Admissions criteria | |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:16:44 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To produce high calibre construction engineering management graduates equipped with the necessary skills to reach the highest echelons of the construction industry.
- To provide a first class teaching and learning environment which can develop cognisance of the construction industry, facilitate lifelong learning skills and enhance students’ ability to sustain a leading role amongst construction professionals and make a valuable contribution to industry and society.
- To provide opportunities for students to participate and engage in team-building exercises, fieldtrips and exchange programmes.
- To enhance graduate employment and career opportunities through work placements with major construction organisations.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
External reference points include The Chartered Institute of Building (professional studies function D Construction Management) and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Construction technology, including a comprehensive appreciation of the design, construction and maintenance processes.
- The principles of management that include concepts of project management and the management of construction companies.
- The fundamental concepts of building services.
- Practice and procedures relevant to Construction Engineering Management.
- The law as it relates to the construction industry.
- Economics and economic principles that impact upon society and the commercial market place.
- Information technology and systems that facilitate the electronic market place.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Analyse and solve construction management problems, applying professional judgement to balance risks, costs, time, quality and safety.
- Integrate and evaluate information and data from a variety of sources, including drawings, specifications, codes of practices, bills of quantities and legal forms of contract.
- Plan, conduct and report on a programme of original research.
- Analyse and solve technical construction problems.
- Take a holistic approach to planning and execution of construction projects through the implementation of information technology systems.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Quantify and measure construction projects.
- Use survey equipment to survey and produce drawings and reports.
- Prepare technical and financial reports.
- Design, plan for and implement solutions to technical problems
- Use commercial and technical and managerial literature effectively.
- Produce and present technical presentations
- Use computational tools and packages.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Manage resources of time and money.
- Use information and communication technology.
- Apply mathematical skills (statistics).
- Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
- Learn effectively for continuing professional development within the context of professional membership of an authoritative institution.
- Balance risks and make decisions.
4. Programme structure
Modules with their weights in parentheses are taught in semesters one and two and assessed at the end of semester two.
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code |
Title |
Modular |
CVA001 |
Communication |
10 |
CVA003 |
Introduction to Structural Design |
10 |
CVA014 |
Construction Technology and Management 1 |
10 |
CVA016 |
Building Materials |
10 |
CVA022 |
Building Environmental Science |
10 |
CVA043 |
Introduction to Economics |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.1.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVA021 |
Site Surveying |
10 |
CVA018 |
Principles of Law |
10 |
CVA026 |
Building Production |
10 |
CVA027 |
Manual Graphics, 2D CAD and 3D BIM for Civil Engineering |
10 |
CVA030 |
Methods of Measurement |
10 |
CVA031 |
Research Assignment |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
4.2.1 Semester 1
EITHER (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVB020 |
Contract Administration |
10 |
CVB021 |
Management Principles & Practices |
10 |
CVB033 |
Health & Safety |
10 |
CVB041 |
Plant and Equipment |
10 |
CVC015 |
Civil Engineering Technology |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB019 |
Low Energy Architectural Design |
10 |
CVC082 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
10 |
or |
Language module (at the appropriate level) |
10 |
OR COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
CVB039 |
Exchange |
50 |
CVB040 |
Hong Kong Project 1 |
10 |
4.2.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVB024 |
Contractors’ Estimating & Planning |
10 |
CVB026 |
Construction Technology & Management 2 |
10 |
CVB028 |
Building Services Technology |
10 |
CVB030 |
Construction Organisation & Management |
10 |
CVB065 |
Property Development Appraisal |
10 |
CVC033 |
Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.3 Part C - Degree Modules
For students who have not taken CVC033 in 2013-14 or before:
4.3.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVC030 |
Advanced Mechanical Services |
10 |
CVC037 |
Pre-construction Planning and Estimating |
10 |
CVC038 |
Building Design Project |
10 |
CVC042 |
Research Dissertation (20) |
20 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB022 |
Civil Engineering Measurement |
10 |
CVC022 |
3D CAD Modelling |
10 |
CVC051 |
Civil and Building Engineering Contracts |
10 |
|
Language module (at level 3 or above) |
10 |
4.3.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVC033 |
Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment |
10 |
CVC035 |
Management Finance |
10 |
CVC040 |
Advanced Construction |
10 |
CVC042 |
Research Dissertation (10) |
10 |
CVC081 |
Value Management & Engineering |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB035 |
Sustainable Building Design |
10 |
CVC044 |
Management Information Systems |
10 |
or |
Language (at level 3 or above) |
10 |
For students who have taken CVC033 previously:
4.3.3 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVB034 |
Management of Human Resources |
10 |
CVC030 |
Advanced Mechanical Services |
10 |
CVC037 |
Pre-construction Planning and Estimating |
10 |
CVC038 |
Building Design Project |
10 |
CVC042 |
Research Dissertation (20) |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB022 |
Civil Engineering Measurement |
10 |
CVC022 |
3D CAD Modelling |
10 |
CVC051 |
Civil and Building Engineering Contracts |
10 |
|
Language module (at level 3 or above) |
10 |
4.3.4 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVC035 |
Management Finance |
10 |
CVC040 |
Advanced Construction |
10 |
CVC042 |
Research Dissertation (10) |
20 |
CVC081 |
Value Management & Engineering |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB035 |
Sustainable Building Design |
10 |
CVC044 |
Management Information Systems |
10 |
or |
Language (at level 3 or above) |
10 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also obtain least 40% in all modules in each Part.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.