Part 1
An Introduction to Law
English legal system; law of contract and tort.
Building Technology 1
construction principles; materials; components; building services (low rise).
Economics
principles of economic analysis; fundamental concepts and theories.
People and Information Management
introduction to business management; information and communications; organisations and people.
Part 2
Building Technology 2
construction techniques; materials; components; services; framed systems (high rise).
The Economics of Property and Construction
application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land; economic analysis applied to property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.
Managing Products and Finance
product development; management of process, time
and resources; analysis of financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial decision making and risk analysis.
Property Law
land law; landlord and tenant law; sales of land.
Part 3
Building Technology 3
advanced building techniques and management process; technological change and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil engineering technology.
Planning Practice and Policy
planning system and organisation; development plans; principal contemporary planning issues and policies.
Principles of Building Structure
concepts, principles and processes explaining behaviour and performance of structural systems of components and building mechanisms.
Project and Cost Control
major factors affecting project cost; cost control; drafting specifications; life cycle costing, maintenance management and evaluating construction works.
Part 4
Compulsory modules
Building Pathology
causes, effects and remedial actions relating to building defects; appropriate action for repairs.
Building Technology 4
role of building surveyor; impact of design decisions; future maintenance needs; associated legislation; management of organisational procedures.
Project
a project on a building surveying topic including research, project preparation and self-directed study.
Module options (choose one)
Construction Law
legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute resolution.
Construction Planning, Tendering and Finance
planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and management; bidding strategies; tendering process.
Environmental Law
planning law affecting property professionals; contaminated land issues; waste regulations; highways law.
Facilities Management
role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues; occupational costs; energy management.
International Construction
worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international players; design; plant and materials.
Project Development and Strategy
role of project manager; planning law issues; procurement strategies; minimising risk; management contract services.