This module will develop the learner's capacity to identify issues related to research within the construction/property sector and articulates ideas, insights, analysis, and best practice. It will equip learners with the necessary skills to undertake a dissertation module on an accredited Honours degree.

1. Develop a viable outline research plan
2. Select and appraise a suitable research topic and c ritically evaluate a body of literature
3. Prepare a research report, based on the chosen research topic.
4. Compile a data collection report which reflects and develops the research hypothesis and overall methodological strategy of the research report
5. Develop effective academic writing skills: principles of effective writing; organisation, structure, layout, style; Harvard Referencing Method

To develop the learners knowledge of the theoretical principles and practice of management applied to the built environment. On completion of the module, the learner will be able to appreciate the historical development of management principles, theory and practice within Ireland's built environment. Outline the role of planning and decision-making in the management of organisations with specific focus on built environment organisations, Recognise the steps in a strategic management process and appreciate current and emerging themes in management practice within the built environment.

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Appreciate the historical development of management principles, theory and practice within Ireland’ built environment.

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Examine the forces which influence the internal and external environments and how this impacts on organisation

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Outline the role of planning and decision making in the management of organisations with specific focus on built environment organisations.

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Evaluate styles of leadership and evaluate appropriate styles for varying situations including evaluating construction based situations and professional design / service based scenarios.

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Rationalise the relationship between organising and controlling and the subsequent achievement of outcomes including a comprehension of the main forces of the external environment and how they impacton organisations.

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Appraise the communication process, the barriers to effective communication and the approaches to overcoming these barriers.

7. Analyse the nature and dynamics of motivated behaviour.
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Appreciate the background to the development of Human Resource Management (HRM) and the modern role played by HRM in the functioning of organisations.

9. Recognise the steps in a strategic management process.
10. Appreciate current and emerging themes in management practice within the built environment.

This module explores the use of Building Information Modelling and the BIM process in the effective design and delivery of construction projects. The first part of the module concentrates on the preparation of a 3D BIM of a domestic and commercial building. The second part of the module involves a project based curriculum focused on the succeeding dimensions of BIM such as 4D clash detection, 5D quantity take-off and 6D energy modelling.

1. Explain the BIM workflow and differentiate between the various BIM levels.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the BIM process and its pertinence to construction projects.
3. Develop skills to prepare, render, present and manipulate a 3D model of a building.
4. Produce and annotate 2D drawings from a 3D BIM model.
5. Manipulate BIMs to maximise collaboration between project participants.
6. Assign a project schedule to a federated BIM and carry out a constructability study and clash detection analysis.
7. Prepare a BIM for quantity take-off and energy analysis.

This module aims to provide the knowledge and skills to assess and improve the efficiency of resource use in an organisation to the benefit of the organisation and the environment. Practical energy analysis tools are developed along with effective energy management structural processes suitable for a range of organisational scales.

1. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of resource use within an organisation
2. Establish a monitoring and target-setting program to improve efficiency.
3. Plan and implement a programme of improvement works.
4. Audit and report on resource utilisation
5. Persuade others using data that waste can be a resource

This module will introduce the learner to the fundamentals of both passive and active fire protection. It will develop the learners understanding of fire safety engineering design, fire growth and its development. Finally, it will assist the learner in applying the practical application of fire safety to building construction.

1. Apply concepts and knowledge to the solution of technical issues related to fire engineering.
2. Calculate solutions for theoretical fire resistance, and equivalent fire severity.
3. Analyse the factors influencing enclosure fire development, spread and resulting severity.
4. Calculate solutions for theoretical combustion problems.
5. Describe the various fire detection and suppression systems.
6. Select the appropriate detection and suppression systems to meet the required criteria for simple buildings.

As building information modelling (BIM) becomes established in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, learners need to understand and apply management and BIM concepts and skills. The objective of this module is to provide a collaborative BIM project experience for Construction Management students as they work in teams with students from other engineering and construction courses in the department.

1. Prepare a basic BIM model ( architectur al , structur al and MEP).
2. Practice BIM work flows and processes.
3. Work collaborati vely and employ collaborative methods.
4. Explain BIM terminology, protocols, standards and documentation.
5. Utilise BIM construction management techniques.
6. Demonstrate the application of project management theory and techniques.

This module will develop learner's skills and competencies in land surveying, both field and office work . The learner will apply the principles of digital surveying techniques with the use of total station and GPS systems.

1. Establish survey control of determined accuracy using GPS equipment and OSi reference.
2. Generate and manipulate field survey data for measurement and production of drawings.
3. Compute setting out data from a design and set out structure using available equipment.
4. Critically evaluate the use of land surveying technologies for surveying and setting out .
5. Research and present information on land surveying systems and equipment.

This module aims to develop a sound understanding of the role of the consultant in society, the construction industry and the project team . It will equip the learner with knowledge and skills to facilitate their ethical and effective contribution to their chosen profession through consideration of management and communication issues and tools/techniques . The contractual and legislative context for the design consultant will be explored.

1. Set out the role of the consultant in society and wider construction industry and the set up of a professional office , and r ecognise the commercial imperative for it to operate effectively .
2. Discuss the need to operate ethically and understand Corporate Social Responsibility .
3. Apply management techniques in a project, personal, professional and wider context .
4. Demonstrate enhanced communication skills in order to operate effectively in a professional context (written and oral communications) and understand teamwork dynamics .
5. Define elements of the contractual, legislative and Safety & Health framework that design consultants work in .