BSc (Hons) Building Contract Management
Course Modules
BUETA3004 – Construction Contract Practice
BUETA3007 – Environmental Management
BUETA3008 – Professional Project
BUETA3017 – Risk Management Strategy
BUETA3018 – International Construction Studies
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Faculty of Technology and Environment
School of Built Environment
Introduction to the course
Your Programme Leader for this course in Building Contract Management is Éamonn Kirke (Email: e.kirke@ljmu.ac.uk), please contact him if you require further information.
Éamonn teaches Construction Contract Practice and Procurement. He is a chartered surveyor, and he has a BSc in Quantity Surveying, an LLB and an LLM in UK Business Law. He has been a University lecturer for nearly twenty five years.
The aims and objectives of the proposed programme are in accordance with the School of the Built Environment mission statement and strategic aims. The aims and objectives of the programme also reflect the University’s strategic plan of providing high quality vocational education that is grounded in academic and business needs.
1. To provide a well-balanced education which allows the student to achieve his/her full academic potential at first degree level and in doing so to facilitate the development of independent logical thought and judgement.
2. To enable the student to develop his/her intellectual, analytical and critical abilities in order that he/she might exercise those abilities within the disciplines which constitute Built Environment studies.
3. To produce a basis for general professional experience and to encourage a consciousness of the professional, business and commercial environment.
4. To facilitate the development of transferable and graduate employability skills and an awareness of the need to plan, develop and record life long learning.
5. To provide the framework within which students can achieve the level of attainment, appropriate to their abilities in the context of the programme of study that provides recognition of that level.
6. To provide a medium for Honours students to explore the potential of their acquired knowledge and to pursue those aspects which they find most stimulating.
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BUETA3004 Construction Contract Practice
Module Leader & TUTOR
Mr Éamonn Kirke, H. Dip. (Con. Econ.), BSc (Surv), LL.B. (Hons), LL.M., MRICS.
Principal Lecturer in Construction and Contract law.
Built Environment
Peter Jost Building
Email: e.kirke@ljmu.ac.uk
Éamonn is Programme Leader on the School Summer Programmes and he is also the school Student Support Coordinator. His main teaching and research interests are in construction law and procurement. He is also the School Industry Liason Manager. He is a chartered surveyor and has been a lecturer for nearly twenty five years.
Introduction
This module develops an understanding of the issues underpinning decisions made about domestic and international strategies. The risks explicit and implicit connected to various contract arrangements are also explored.
Aims
To develop a deep and broad knowledge and understanding of construction contracts and their associated procurement routes. This will be achieved through a comparative study of the more complex features of standard forms of contract.
Learning outcomes
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Determine the allocation of risk and responsibility inherent in a variety of standard forms of contract.
2 Evaluate appropriate alternative forms of contract for a project.
3 Analyse the complexities of a variety of standard construction contracts.
4 Apply the terms of a variety of standard construction contracts.
5 Exercise significant judgement when deciding to take specialist advice on issues beyond their competence.
6 Anticipate the contractual problems that commonly arise in the construction procurement process, taking appropriate steps to avoid them or deal with them.
Description
The module will be delivered via a series of key-note lectures; a series of student-led debates on current topics and a portfolio of project-based tasks. Students' position papers on the debating topics will be posted on, and follow-up discussion of these will be facilitated by, an email discussion list set up for the
Outline Syllabus
Standard Forms of Contract and risk allocation; commonly encountered contractual problems; contractual implications of contractual introduction at design stage; contractual innovation in the light of the Latham report; review of miscellaneous standard forms of contract.
Assessment
Assessment of the module will be via coursework.
Indicative References
JCT'05 (2006) 'Standard Forms of Building Contract' JCT
ICE (2003) 'ICE Conditions of Contract' 7th Edition Thomas Telford 0727727893
ICE (2005) 'NEC3 :engineering and construction contract' 3rd. Edition Thomas Telford 0727733826
Keating (2006) 'Construction Contracts' 8th Edition Sweet and Maxwell 0421899905
Thomas, R. (2001) 'Construction Contract Claims' 2nd Edition Palgrave 0333716922
Davison, D. (2005) 'JCT 2005 whats new? :a comparison with other forms' RICS Books 842192310
BUETA3007 Environmental Management
TUTOR & Module Leader
F.M.Ruddock, BA(Hons), M.Phil, MA., CEng, MCIWEM, MICE, AFIMA.
Senior Lecturer
Email: f.ruddock@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
This module develops an understanding of the environmental issues underpinning decisions made in respect of construction and engineering strategies.
Aims
To further the development of students' understanding of environmental problems and policies, including the core principle of sustainability, in the context of the application of environmental management systems across the public and private sector.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Evaluate the concept and application of sustainability within the context of public and private sector organisations.
2 Analyse the relationships between the construction and property industry and informal and formal environmental management systems within local government and other agencies.
3 Evaluate the processes and tools available and their application to environmental management.
4 Critically analyse the environmental impacts relating to current issues such as waste minimisation, air quality, water resources and management, and energy.
Description
The module will be delivered via a series of key-note lectures and tutorials
Outline Syllabus
Why manage the environment?
Informal and formal environmental management. Environmental management and sustainability. An introduction to formal environmental management systems.
Environmental management systems in local government and other agencies.
Methods and techniques of environmental audit.
Environmental management and Local Agenda 21 and successors. Best Value and the environment.
Environmental management tools: such as
life cycle assessment; environmental labeling; developing sustainability indicators; ecological footprints. Best practice examples from public and private sector organisations.
Environmental management issues and case studies, such as waste minimisation; water resources and management; air quality; sustainable transport, and energy issues.
Assessment Details
Coursework: 100%
Indicative References
O'Riordan, T. (2000) ''Environmental Science for Evironmental Management'' 2nd Edition Longman 9780582356337
Whitelaw, K. (2004) ''ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Handbook'' Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd 9780750648431
Bell, S., & Morse, S. (2003) ''Sustainability indicators: measuring the immeasurable'' Earthscan 9781853834981
BUETA3008 Professional Project
Module Leader & TUTOR
Yassine Melaine, Licence in Fin Econ, Dip END, M.Sc.
Senior Lecturer in International construction studies
Built Environment
Peter Jost Building
Email: y.melaine@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
The module will integrate individual studies within the construction suite of programmes so as to provide focus and context by simulated project work in both pre and post contract situations.
Aims
To provide a framework for subject integration and some cross subject analysis and synergy.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Communicate concepts, participate using logical arguments, listen and negotiate with peers.
2 Manage own time within tight constraints.
3 Analyse the factors which affect the completion of a project and select appropriate solutions to defined problems using the practical application of previously acquired skills and knowledge.
4 Evaluate the contribution that their chosen profession makes in the wider discipline of Built Environment.
5 Apply knowledge and skills to a complex project.
Description
This module is delivered through project work supported by a key note lecture and some structured workshop/seminars. The form that the project takes will be specific to the student programme of study and may be in one or two parts. The case study materials used will be generated from the branch of the industry that is most relevant to the specific programme.
Outline Syllabus
There is no syllabus as such for this module as it serves as a vehicle for the application and further development of knowledge, skills and understanding developed in other modules across the programme of study. It allows students to develop a knowledge of the interrelationship between various very specialised areas of study, and the contributions that other areas of study make to the overall management of projects.
The module allows students to reflect upon their personal development and map this against set criteria using e-portfolio.
The module structure also encourages students to reflect on their level of competency regarding employability skills, and identify opportunities for developing these skills.
Assessment Details
Coursework: 100%
Indicative References
Cooke, B. & Williams, P. (2004) 'Construction Planning, Programming and Control' Blackwell 1-4051-2148-03
BUETA3017 Risk Management Strategy
Module Leader & TUTOR
Dr Wilfred Matipa, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., Ph.D., PG Cert.
Senior Lecturer
Built Environment
Cherie Booth Building
Email: w.matipa@livjm.ac.uk
Introduction
This module develops an appreciation of the inter-relationships between the stakeholders and the risks inherent in the construction industry. It seeks to identify and understand the balance of risk by the various stakeholders and their response to all types of risk that affect construction and development.
Aims
To understand the principles and concepts of risk management in construction project environments.
To consider a framework within which project participants can develop and operate appropriate risk management strategies.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Critically analyse current practices of risk management: what it is; why it is used; how it is applied; when it should be undertaken; and who should be responsible for it.
2 Apply appropriate practices and procedures for the effective management of risk during the project life cycle
3 Discuss the variability of managers’ risk perceptions in practical environments and the reconciliation of this within a practical risk management framework.
4 Apply the principles of probability theory and monte carlo simulation to quantitative risk management models.
5 Evaluate the efficacy of a project risk management strategy.
6 Work productively, independently and in groups, and present results to peers.
Description
The module is delivered via lectures and tutorials. Students are expected to take an active part in the tutorials.
Outline Syllabus
Risk management strategy: hazard and risk, definitions and interpretation, strategic risks, political and business implications of risks, understanding the management strategy.
Risk perception and identification. Risk analysis and assessment, qualitative assessment, quantitative assessment, risk response and mitigation, risk controls, monitoring and audit, risk outcomes.
Responsibility for risk management, role of project manager, client; exception reporting; Role of risk manager, role of statutory bodies and legislation in controlling risk, HSE legislation.
Risk and contract strategy, risk transfer, openness with suppliers, price for transfer of risk; Management of cost, time and quality risks. Safety, health and environmental risks; Statutory and contractual roles and obligations
Assessment Details
100% coursework
Indicative References
Boussabaine, A.H. and Kirkham, R.J. (2005) 'Whole Life Cycle Costing: Risk and Risk Responses' Blackwell 1405107863
OGC (2005) 'Successful Delivery Toolkit: Risk and Value Management' HMSO
Vose, D. (2000) 'Quantitative Risk Analysis: A Guide to Monte Carlo simulation' John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 0471958034
Chapman, C. & Ward, S. (2003) 'Project Risk Management: Processes, Techniques and Insights' John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 0470853557
Smith, N. (2006) 'Managing Risk in Construction Projects' Blackwell 1405130121
The Institution of Civil Engineers (2002) 'Risk Analysis and Management for Projects' Thomas Telford Ltd. 0727732005
BUETA3018 International Construction Studies
Module Leader & Tutor
Yassine Melaine, Licence in Fin Econ, Dip END, M.Sc.
Senior Lecturer
Built Environment
Peter Jost Building
Email: y.melaine@ljmu.ac.uk
Introduction
This module develops an appreciation of the inter-relationships between the stakeholders and the risks inherent in the construction industry. It seeks to identify and understand the balance of risk by the various stakeholders and their response to all types of risk that affect construction and development.
Aims
To create an awareness of the global construction industry and the UK's position within that market and its environment.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Critically examine the structure of the global construction industry.
2 Evaluate the structure, technology and market environments in construction industries worldwide.
3 Critically examine the issues of culture and diversity and its impact on the construction industry.
Description
Lectures and tutorials will be used. Students are encouraged to use their research skills to develop their particular areas of interest through comparative analysis of material.
Outline Syllabus
Review of the European Union, history and legislation with particular reference to the impact on construction.
Structure and factors of individual countries and the global construction industry.
Factors relating to design and technology in global markets.
Aspects of international business management.
Assessment Details
100% coursework
Indicative References
FIEC (2006) 'Construction Activity in Europe' FIEC
Langford, D. & Rowland, V. (1995) 'Managing Overseas Construction Contracting' Thomas Telford
