Programme Specification
BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering Management
Academic Year: 2018/19
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 Architecture, Building and Civil 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 8 semesters with students undertaking 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 | BSc DIS - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/k291 |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:31:37 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 1 and 2.
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code |
Title |
Modular |
CVA001 |
Development of Communication and Learning Skills |
10 |
CVA019 |
Principles of Design and Construction (20) |
10 |
CVA022 |
Building Environmental Science |
10 |
CVA026 |
Building Production |
10 |
CVA043 |
Introduction to Economics |
10 |
CVA057 |
Tectonics 1 - An Introduction to Materials, Structure & Construction (20) |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.1.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVA018 |
Principles of Law |
10 |
CVA019 |
Principles of Design and Construction (20) |
10 |
CVA021 |
Site Surveying |
10 |
CVA030 |
Methods of Measurement |
10 |
CVA031 |
Construction Live |
10 |
CVA057 |
Tectonics 1 - An Introduction to Materials, Structure & Construction (20) |
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 |
Procurement and Contract Administration |
10 |
CVB021 |
Management Principles & Practices |
10 |
CVB033 |
Health & Safety |
10 |
CVB041 |
Plant and Equipment |
10 |
CVB043 |
Sustainable Building Design (20) |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB023 |
Civil Engineering Technology |
10 |
CVC082 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
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 |
CVB028 |
Building Services Technology |
10 |
CVB030 |
Construction Organisation & Management |
10 |
CVB032 |
Building Pathology and Management |
10 |
CVB043 |
Sustainable Building Design (20) |
10 |
CVB065 |
Property Development Appraisal |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
OR COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60) - for students who undertake Semester 1 in Hong Kong
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVB024 |
Contractors’ Estimating & Planning |
10 |
CVB028 |
Building Services Technology |
10 |
CVB030 |
Construction Organisation & Management |
10 |
CVB032 |
Building Pathology and Management |
10 |
CVB038 |
Green Building Design |
10 |
CVB065 |
Property Development Appraisal |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
4.3 Part C - Degree Modules
4.3.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVC030 |
Advanced Mechanical Services |
10 |
CVC034 |
Management of Human Resources |
10 |
CVC037 |
Pre-construction Planning and Estimating |
10 |
CVC042 |
Research Dissertation (30) |
10 |
CVC081 |
Value Management & Engineering |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVB022 |
Civil Engineering Measurement |
10 |
CVB025 |
3D CAD Modelling |
10 |
CVC051 |
Construction Contracts |
10 |
4.3.4 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVC035 |
Management Finance |
10 |
CVC038 |
Building Design Project |
10 |
CVC040 |
Advanced Construction |
10 |
CVC042 |
Research Dissertation (30) |
20 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
CVC044 |
Management Information Systems |
10 |
CVC045 |
Collaborative BIM Design Project |
10 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B and 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 accumulate 120 credits in each Part.
5.2 Candidates cannot progress from Part B to the DIS year until Part B progression requirements have been met.
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.