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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
2024/5, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
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 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 6 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1-4 12 , WORDS= 1500 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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Construction Cost Studies 1
 

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