Module Descriptors
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY A
XXEM40040
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
One individual scenario based assignment covering all learning outcomes. (2,000 words plus sketches and drawings).
Module Texts
Greeno, R (2004) Building Construction Handbook 5th Edition Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0750661968
McMullan, R (2001) Environmental Science in Building 5th Edition Palgrave ISBN 0333947711
Lyons, A (2003) Materials for Architects and Builders, An Introduction 2nd Edition Butterworth Heinemann ISBN 0750657251
Marshall, D. Worthing, D. & Heath, R. (1998) (Understanding Housing Defects Estates Gazette ISBN 0728202956
HSE Books (1997) Fire Safety in Construction Work ? Guidance for Clients, Designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks HSE Books ISBN 0717613321
McMullan, R (2001) Environmental Science in Building 5th Edition Palgrave ISBN 0333947711
Lyons, A (2003) Materials for Architects and Builders, An Introduction 2nd Edition Butterworth Heinemann ISBN 0750657251
Marshall, D. Worthing, D. & Heath, R. (1998) (Understanding Housing Defects Estates Gazette ISBN 0728202956
HSE Books (1997) Fire Safety in Construction Work ? Guidance for Clients, Designers and those managing and carrying out construction work involving significant fire risks HSE Books ISBN 0717613321
Module Resources
Technical Indexes
Module Learning Strategies
Delivery will comprise lectures (24 hours) and workshops (12 hours) and will integrate theoretical considerations with practical outcomes.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 24 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 12 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based learning materials for about 24 hours as part of your independent learning, in addition to the study pack time.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 24 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 12 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based learning materials for about 24 hours as part of your independent learning, in addition to the study pack time.
Module Indicative Content
This module provides an introduction to the fundamental aspects of construction technology for low and medium rise buildings. It looks at standard design forms, site evaluation methods and methods of construction used in the modern construction industry. There are opportunities to analyse the ways in which decay, pollution and dilapidations may affect construction projects. In particular it looks at:
Site evaluation and site investigation
Classification of soils
Forms of substructure
Foundations
Forms of superstructure
Structural frames, claddings
Finishes
Decay and deterioration of buildings
Faults in design and maintenance
Site evaluation and site investigation
Classification of soils
Forms of substructure
Foundations
Forms of superstructure
Structural frames, claddings
Finishes
Decay and deterioration of buildings
Faults in design and maintenance