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Core Module Information
Module title: Construction Cost Studies 1
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV07113
Module leader: Mike Thomson
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module you will consider the factors that affect the decisions made by consultants and construction firms in the UK when tendering for projects. The module content includes examining the site factors that affect project costs and how to mitigate these factors. You will be introduced to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and develop an understanding of client types and their requirements in relation to construction projects. You learn how to measure building quantities and how to apply costs to those quantities.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the economics of the construction firm and the acquisition of work.

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of modern initiatives and current industrial practice in the Built Environment.

LO3: Describe and explain pre-tender policies used to evaluate priorities, viability, assess risk; evaluate different selection procedures and documentation.

LO4: Identify the key features of traditional UK procurement strategies.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mike Thomson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures are designed to introduce and explain topics and to guide students towards further reading or other resources for self-study. This may be supplemented by class discussions, group or individual work and guest lectures from industry practitioners
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorials help to further your knowledge of particular topics delivered in lectures. This may involve class discussions, questions, presentations, group or individual work. Tutorial content is also designed to guide improvement ahead of assessment submissions.
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided independent study may involve reading, working on tutorial tasks or reflective exercises, accessing resources discussed in class and working on assessments.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 12 , WORDS= 2500 A professional report detailing project specific issues that will affect the construction costs of a given development covering physical site-related issues, procurement strategy and specific costs in relation to building elements covered in the lectures.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Construction Cost Studies 1
 

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