1.Justify materials, technology and processes used to construct substructures and superstructures for buildings

(SM1p, SM3p, D1p, D2p, ET4p, Ep2p, EP4p)

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Analysis


2. Evaluate strategies, processes and construction technology for the substructure and superstructure requirements of buildings

(EA3p, ET1p, EP2p, EP7p, GSa)

Analysis, Application, Communication


3.Identify and describe a building and service system for a given project

(SM3p, EA1p, EA3p, EA4p, D1p, D2p, D4p, ET2p, ET4p, ET6p, EP1p, EP2p, EP5p, Ep7p, GSa)

Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis Application, Problem Solving, Communication


4.Communicate results of Construction Technology and Materials selection to a diverse audience.

(EA1p, EA4p, D1p, D2p, D4p, D5p, D6p, ET2p, ET3p, ET4p, ET6p, EP1p, EP2p, EP4p, EP5p, EP7p, GSa, GSc)
Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry, Problem Solving, Analysis, Application, Communication, Reflection

Specific assessments will be contextualised to reflect the context of relevant practical workplace or employer delivery

Written (LO1,2,3):
In this assessment students will complete a project solution using reports gathered to justify the materials, technology and processes used. In the project they will discuss construction technology issues from given complex building projects. They will evaluate and assess construction strategies that address and mitigate issues in the execution of the project ..

Presentation (LO4):
In this assessment students will prepare a presentation to propose materials and construction methods for a given complex building project. In the presentation students will
justify materials and construction method decisions as they impact on cost, time and quality. They will also compare different approaches to material and construction method to determine their suitability for a given building project. Students will prepare a presentation and verbally present their work in a form suitable for technical and non-technical audience and respond to questions.

This module is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding regarding the technology involved in complex buildings. Students will discover how scientific solutions are applied to complex building projects through technology, the choice of materials, buildability, and construction methods. Consideration will be given to issues of constructability, sustainability and health & safety in the building of complex structures.

Students will look at changes in construction that are influenced by economic, social and environmental aspects including cost effective sourcing and use of materials, local influences around planning along with labour demand.

Students will compile reports on chosen materials where they will evaluate the reasons for the selection of materials and highlight how their designs impact the overall outcome of a construction project in relations to environmental impact.

Students through their designs and presentation will show how they are assisting in the implementation and commissioning process of completed construction projects, including compliance with applicable regulations along with the consideration of sustainability in line with client requirements.

A combination of lectures and practical sessions:
Lectures will introduce key topics and concepts with tutor-assisted practical sessions. In the practical sessions you will get hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lectures.
Academic learning will be achieved through reading around the subject area. Module tutors will suggest useful texts, though many others will be suitable and can be found in our e-library. If you require help understanding any of the concepts, you may contact your module tutor for assistance.

Indicative reading list for the module is:

CHUDLEY, R. GREENO, R., KOVAC, K. (2020) Chudley and Greeno’s Building and Construction Handbook, 12th Edn, Taylor and Francis, London.

EMMITT, S. (2018) Barry’s Advanced Construction of buildings, 4th Edn, Wiley-Blackwell.

EMMITT, S. (2018) Barry’s Introduction to Construction of buildings, 4th Edn, Wiley-Blackwell.

WORTHING, D., DANN, N., HEATH, R., (2021) ‘Marshall and Worthing’s the Construction of Houses’, 6th Edn, Routledge.

The resources for the delivery of the module that will be available to the students include access to a variety of sources and reading material as well as to desktop computer, tablets, and smart boards where appropriate.