Project Management and Development
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE3032 | Department of Architecture and Built Environment | 3 | 10 | Spring China |
- Code
- ABEE3032
- School
- Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
Two main themes are addressed in this module: Project Development issues and Project management issues. Lectures will introduce the process of procurement of land and buildings, project management, development finance and economic factors, strategies and controls, facilities, estate and property management in relation to interests in the architectural profession and the building industry. Risk management and studies on human resources management will also be introduced. A group based case study is carried out in teams of 4 students (maximum) and students prepare individual essays on aspects of development and project management to set questions.
Target Students
BEng Hons Architectural Environment Engineering students
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
55 hours of private/group study
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: portfolio submission: full studio project
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module introduces a range of ideas concerning project management & development through studies of strategies and controls, economic factors, procurement, in relation to interests in the architectural profession. Students gain an introduction to ideas in project management methodology and best practices for project planning and scope, project risk management, scheduling and cost control, project leadership, contract negotiations.Learning Outcomes
* Understanding of the scope of project management, the relationships between different teams and the commercial environment
* Ability to offer insight into the practices in the management of projects
* Ability to employ theoretical ideas in a variety of management contexts
* Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
This module supports the following Engineering Council learning outcomes - supporting students to:
C4 Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems.
C5 Design solutions for complex problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
C6 Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems.
C7 Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of solutions to complex problems and minimise adverse impacts.
C8 Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.
C9 Use a risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks (the effects of uncertainty) associated
with a particular project or activity.
C10 Adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks.
C16 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team.
C17 Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences.
C18 Plan and record self-learning and development as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
Conveners
- Dr Dengfeng Du