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Core Module Information
Module title: Production Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV11703
Module leader: Ahmed Mohamed
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 the Global Online Production Management module, you will explore how construction projects are efficiently planned, managed, and delivered. The module introduces the essential principles of production management, helping you understand how construction processes are structured and controlled to improve project outcomes.You will examine how construction performance can be enhanced through effective planning, resource management, and coordination. This includes learning about human resource planning and how skilled labour management contributes to smoother project execution. You'll also explore the role of plant and equipment in supporting safe, timely, and cost-efficient delivery on-site.A key part of the module focuses on managing subcontractors and materials. You will consider how effective subcontractor coordination supports project workflows, and how materials are procured, handled, and stored to minimise waste and delays. The module also looks at the unique production challenges faced by the UK construction industry, offering insight into real-world constraints and opportunities for innovation.You will also be introduced to the concept of construction as a manufacturing process, showing how adopting manufacturing techniques can lead to greater consistency and productivity. In addition, the module covers scheduling techniques to support production performance, and introduces Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a digital tool for improving planning, coordination, and communication.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discuss the nature of production in construction.

LO2: Compare and contrast various construction methods and strategies.

LO3: Evaluate Resource Management strategies and concepts in Construction.

LO4: Evaluate Resource Planning Requirements.

LO5: Discuss and evaluate the importance of modern methods of production and the implications of lean production upon construction activity.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ahmed Mohamed
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Guided independent study 185 You will be expected to engage in independent study alongside scheduled learning activities. This includes reviewing module materials, carrying out personal research to deepen your understanding, preparing and completing coursework, and revising for the final exam. Independent study is essential to help you apply concepts to real-world construction scenarios and to succeed in assessed tasks.
Independent Learning Lecture 10 The module will be delivered online via Webex through weekly 1-hour interactive sessions. These sessions will incorporate presentations and discussions to help support students in understanding key concepts.
Face To Face Tutorial 2 The tutorials for this module consist of 1-hour online sessions held via Webex. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to work individually or in groups to discuss and explore the tutorial questions in more depth. These interactive sessions allow you to engage with the material, share ideas with your peers, and receive guidance from the tutor, helping you to reinforce your understanding and apply the concepts you have learned.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 This module is assessed through a 3-hour online, open-book exam. You will be required to answer any two questions from a choice of four. Each question is designed to assess a selection of the module’s Learning Outcomes, which may vary each year.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 The module includes an online examination that assesses a broad range of the learning outcomes through a series of structured questions.
Essay 30 1~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 3000 This coursework is worth 30% of your final mark for the module and is designed to assess two key learning outcomes. You are required to submit a typed essay with a maximum length of 2,500 words or five A4 pages, including the introduction and conclusion (the reference list is not included in the word or page count). Your work must be appropriately researched and referenced using the Harvard referencing system.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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