ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue

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Title Project Management in Construction
Code KMGT703
Coordinator Dr F Misopoulos
Operations and Supply Chain Management
F.Misopoulos@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

KMGT689 PROJECT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IN ORGANISATIONS; KMGT699 Planning for Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity; KMGT700 Executing, Controlling and Closing Projects; KMGT702 Sustainable Programme and Portfolio Management 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           50

100

150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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opportunity
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
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mark
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opportunity
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Assessment 4 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session    10       
Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session    30       
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session    25       
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :whole session    35       

Aims

Understand the process and nature of 'construction' project management; Understand market factors in construction projects; Understand both technical and commercial aspects in construction projects such as; managing risk, resource management, health & safety, supply chain logistics and contractual implications; Understand and apply a range of tools and techniques relevant to management of construction projects.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) At the end of this course students will have gained an understanding of the issues involved and will be able to:

(LO2) Define the process and characteristics of 'construction' project management

(LO3) Discuss the characteristics and market factors in construction project management

(LO4) Identify the practical and commercial aspects in the construction project life cycle

(LO5) Assess the importance of project costings/finances, resource management, health and safety, supply chain logistics and contractual agreements

(LO6) Discuss how methods and techniques can be used in handling extent of logistics and supply chain management in construction projects.

(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and assignments.

(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or programme of action in their course assessment.

(S3) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course.

(S4) Time management. This involves planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is .

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is .


Syllabus

 

The UK Construction Industry: A Macro-view: Analyse challenges related to construction industry targets; Evaluate construction industry targets;

Construction Projects, Part I: Analyse methods for communicating with stakeholders; Evaluate methods for communicating with stakeholders;

Construction Projects, Part II: Analyse implications of applying a whole life cycle perspective to the management of construction projects; Analyse challenges of applying a whole life cycle perspective to the management of construction projects;

Meeting Client Requirements, Part I: Apply Value Management tools and techniques to construction projects; Analyse experiences with Value Management tools and techniques;

Meeting Client Requirements, Part II: Analyse procurement strategies; Analyse experiences with procurement strategies; Analyse key performance indicators for construction projects;

Managing the Supply Chain, Part I: Analyse challenges related to applying an integrate d supply chain concept to construction projects; Analyse experiences with applying an integrated supply chain concept to construction projects;

Managing the Suppy Chain, Part II: Evaluate applications of key performance indicators in managing supply chain member performance; Analyse experiences managing supply chain members; Evaluate the utility of principles and practices of partnering for selecting suppliers to form supply chains;

Corporate Social Responsibility: Evaluate best practices related to corporate social responsibility; Analyse experiences with corporate social responsibility; Analyse professional development with managing construction projects.


Recommended Texts

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