CEG8011 : Construction Project Management
CEG8011 : Construction Project Management
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Mohamad Kassem
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module will enable students to acquire a solid footing in construction project management by covering key theoretical concepts and techniques across the entire life cycle of a construction project from early feasibility through planning and execution to commissioning and handover.
Outline Of Syllabus
The following is a guide only. Actual subjects may differ from those listed.
-Project lifecycle, stages of feasibility studies, and economic and financial methods of feasibility
-Project stakeholder management and communication
-Project planning and controlling
-Collaborative project procurement, cost estimating, bidding and contractor selection
-Risk management and value management
-People management
-Managing project and asset information in the digital age
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
- Formulate a comprehensive awareness of project economics nomenclature.
- Analyse and explain in detail concepts and processes of construction management.
- Gain project management disciplinary knowledge and apply it to analyze complex and multifaceted problems of practice to identify appropriate solutions.
Intended Skill Outcomes
- Evaluate and manage the influence of various stakeholders to achieve project success
- Apply a range of project feasibility techniques and value engineering methods at early project stages to select appropriate project options and identify course of actions
- Appraise various procurement systems and evaluate the pros and cons of each type
- Develop risk assessments and formulate risk responses to improve project outputs
- Value the role of digital innovation in improving information and project management
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | Module assessment work |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Lecture presentation and supporting documentation |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Pre-recorded lecture presentation and supporting documentation |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Various activities including tests, quizzes, and short written exercises to enable review of lecture |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 3 | 5:00 | 15:00 | Structured research and reading activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Practical and seminar to support learning of taught topics. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 8:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The module will be delivered using a mix of PiP lecture, practical and asynchronous activities and Drop-in Sessions. There is one full day (PiP or on-line synchronous depending on circumstances) of Project Management simulation session undertaken in groups in a lab environment using a gamified real-world project. Knowledge of theory and practice are addressed within the PiP and asynchronous activities with practical application being addressed within the project management simulation.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | 70 | Project Management essay 2500 words |
| Report | 1 | M | 30 | Teamworking group reflective report 1500 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab exercise | 1 | M | PC Simulation exercises |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The individual essay will test student skills and abilities in addressing a selected construction management topic that is key to deliver effective and efficient construction projects. This is supplemented with the formative live simulation exercise which is key to mimic the dynamics of live projects where individuals work as part of teams and interact with a variety of stakeholders when making decisions. Finally, the group report will use reflection in groups to evaluate students’ abilities and skills developed during the live simulation exercise and other PiP activities and will use the full reflective to develop a course of actions and improvement for the future.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8011's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CEG8011's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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