Core Module Information
Module title: Project Management

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: CTR08107
Module leader: Chrysoula Pantsi
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:

Project Planning and Control TechniquesCritical Path Analysis. Bar Charts. Activity on Arrow Networks. Precedence Networks. Float in Project Planning. Time-location diagrams. Line of balance Techniques. The Programme Evaluation and Review (PERT) Techniques. Time-Cost Optimisation, Commercial software for project planningHealth and Safety Law and PracticeThe Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The CDM Regulations 2015. Other Regulations governing construction Activities. Safety Risk Assessments.Management systemsVirtual Design and Construction (VDC) systems - Building Information Modelling (BIM) software tools- Navisworks, Environmental management systems - BREEAM, LEED, Code for sustainable homes, CEEQUAL for civil engineering projects, Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP).Construction ProcurementTraditional Procurement. Design and Build. Construction Management. Management Contracting. Framework Agreements. Turnkey Contracts. PFI/PPP Procurement, Partnering, Standard Conditions of Contract. Introduction to NEC.Project AppraisalTechniques of Investment Appraisal. Payback Period, Accounting Rate of Return, Discounted Cash flow Techniques. Net Present Value. Internal rate of return. The Cost of Capital, Reducing Construction Waste. Key Performance Indicators.Project Risk Analysis and ManagementRisk Identification. Risk Analysis Methods. Expected Monetary Value. Sensitivity Analysis. Utility Theory. Risk Transfer. Risk Allocation in Contracts. Pricing Risk in Tenders.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Carry out Project Planning and Control Techniques within a project.

LO2: Understand health and safety laws and regulations relating to the construction industry and develop safe systems of work.

LO3: Effectively manage the Risk within a project and carry out risk assessments.

LO4: Evaluate the principles and methods of construction procurement and the professional and ethical considerations that underpin them.

LO5: Apply principles of cost estimating and evaluate the financial performance of construction organisations.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Chrysoula Pantsi
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Tutorial 8 TUTORIAL
Online Guided independent study 172 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 2~3~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 500 Report
Class Test 40 1~4~5 Week 12 HOURS= 2 Class Test
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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