1.Interpret the terminology used in construction technology (SM1p, EP4p)

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning,


2.Derive the different techniques used to construct a range of substructures and superstructures, including their function and design selection criteria (SM1p, D2p, EP2p, EP3p, EP4p, EP6p)

Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis, Application, Communication, Problem Solving, Reflection


3.Identify the different types of civil engineering/infrastructure technology used in support of buildings (SM1p, EP1p, EP2p, EP4p)

Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Enquiry, Communication


4.Organise the supply and distribution of a range of building services and how they are accommodated within the building (EP2p, EP3p)

Knowledge and Understanding,

Written (LO1,2,3,4)
In this assessment, learners will complete a project proposal which encompasses all of the learning outcomes and concentrates on substructures and superstructures including their function and design selection criteria. The report will also describe the types of civil engineering/infrastructure technology used in support of buildings as this will provide a basis for the main written technical report as detailed below.

Written (LO1,2,3,4)
In this assessment learners will produce a technical report using the relevant terminology to explain the different techniques used to construct a range of substructures and superstructures, including their function and design selection criteria. They will also Identify the different types of civil engineering/infrastructure technology used in support of buildings and use this to inform the supply and distribution of a range of building services and how they are accommodated within the building.

This module will introduce the different technological concepts that are used to enable the construction of building elements from substructure to completion. It will allow students to understand the different functional characteristics and design considerations that need to be considered when selecting the most suitable technological solution.

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:

CAPLETHORNE, P. (2019) Health and Safety: RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Guide, RIBA Publishing
CHUDLEY, R. and GRENNO, R. (2016) Building Construction Handbook. Abingdon: Routledge.
HALL F and GREENO R. (2017) Building Services Handbook, 9th Edn, Routledge
MORLEDGE R., SMITH A.J., APPIAH, S. Y. (2021) Building Procurement, 3rd Edn, Wiley-Blackwell

TYMKO, P., TASSOU, S., KOLOKOTRONI, M. and JOUHARA, H. (2020) Building Services Design for Energy Efficient Buildings, 2nd 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. This module will be supported by the use of Digital Virtual Learning platform and multimedia. There are guest lecturers that will be invited to provide insights from industry and further the understanding of students on the discipline