CEG8011 : Construction Project Management
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Professor Mohamad Kassem
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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
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 |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Practical and seminar to support learning of taught topics. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 3 | 5:00 | 15:00 | Structured research and reading activities |
| 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.
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
| 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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8011's Timetable