Construction Management

Two years full-time or three years part-time.

Students will consider building design and construction, services and environmental issues associated with a variety of construction projects.

The course is designed to allow students to explore a number of issues of significance to the construction sector. Strong links are made to the industry and students are encouraged to link their theoretical knowledge to work-place situations. Students will study topics such as design principles, analytical methods, technology and services and site surveying techniques. In addition production management principles will be discussed. An individual project forms a key part of the course. Students will be required to select a topic of relevance to the construction sector to complete this.

Stage one

At stage one students study core modules relating to construction law, applied science principles and design principles. A period of industrial placement is included and students analyse the health and safety issues affecting the construction industry. Theoretical knowledge relating to construction technology and site surveying processes is also covered.

Stage two

At stage two students study a number of important management principles and discuss quality control in construction management. Project performance is studied in the context of the industrial placement. Theoretical aspects of construction materials and technology and services are also covered.

• Excellent links with the construction industry
• Benefits from the wide range of specialist resources at Moulton College
• Links to the Construction Services Centre of Vocational Excellence based at Moulton

• Construction legislation
• Design principles
• Materials
• Production management principles
• Site surveying
• Technology and services

A variety of assessment methods are employed including written reports, presentations, practical reports, group projects, seminars and examinations.

A number of career opportunities exist including work as planners, site managers, advisors or administrative and technical roles within construction companies. Students may also wish to proceed to degree level study by following the BSc (Hons) Construction Management top-up degree programme.