1.Evaluate different types of construction information in the context of diverse project types (D1p, D2p, ET2p, ET4p, ET6p, EP2p, EP6p)

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application,


2.Develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications in support of a given construction project (D1p, D2p, D3p, D6p,

Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis,

ET1p, ET4p, ET5p, ET6p, EP2p, Ep4p, EP6p, EP7p, GSa, GSb, GSc, GSd)

Application, Communication


3.Interpret different types of construction information in order to explain a construction project (EA2p, D2p, D3p, ET2p, ET5p, ET6p, EP5p, EP6p, EP8p, GSa)

Knowledge and Understanding, Analysis Application.


4.Assess ways in which construction professionals collaborate in the production of construction information. (D1p, D2p, D3p, D5p, ET1p, ET2p, ET3p, EP1p, Ep5p, EP6p, EP7p, EP8p, EP9p)

Analysis, Application, Enquiry, Communication, Reflection

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


Technical Drawings (LO1, LO2)

In this assessment students will produce a set of general arrangement drawings, selected details and produce a schedule for the doors and windows. From their drawings they will be able to produce an outline bill of quantities and identify and compare the different types of construction information to address their suitability in specific contexts.

Written (LO3, LO4)
In this assessment students will produce a report a report based around the Digital Plan of Work and BIM as a useful tool for collaboration. They will use construction drawings as part of this to evaluate the relevant details relating to BIM and details to identify 'clashes'. They will be required to compare the roles of CAD and BIM in the collaborative production of construction information.

In this module students will look at a range of construction projects including new builds and existing structures. They will learn how to carry out building surveys, identify any issues such as the compliance with building regulations and planning consent and record findings in a format suitable for a range of end users. Students will learn how to undertake a measured survey of an existing property to produce scale plans and elevations of the building in accordance to the RIBA Digital Plan of Work. The skills in this unit are essential for employment as a building surveyor, and other related construction roles in a range of areas such as construction management, site supervision, quantity surveying and architecture.

A package 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:

• GORING, L. (2022) Residential Surveying Matters and Building Terminology: In Alphabetical Order, 1st Edn, Routledge.

LEE, S. (2020) Willis’s Elements of Quantity Surveying. 13th Edn, Wiley-Blackwell.

• NEWMAN, A. (2020), Structural Renovation of Buildings: Methods, Details and Design Examples, 2nd Edn, McGraw-Hill


• TAGG, A. (2018) Technical Due Diligence and Building Surveying for Commercial Property, 1st Edn, Routledge

Resources for this module include:
• Computers,
• Smart Board,
• White Boards,
• Tablets,
• Digital Virtual Learning Platform,
• Worksheets,
• Videos and multimedia,
• Guest Speakers,
• Measuring Equipment,
• Theodolite,
• EDM