Course Details in

Module Title	Engineering Production in Construction
School	School of Engineering
Department	Civil Engineering
Module Code	04 16200
Module Lead	Mr D J Hoare, Mrs J Hoare
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	This module introduces and discusses the main drivers for change in the construction industry over the last decade, and the techniques which have been, and are being developed to identify and manage improvements in value and decrease in waste of all kinds (with terms defined in the broadest terms). Topics addressed include Managing the Process, Managing Quality, Managing Value, Managing Waste, Managing People and Relationships, and Managing Time.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be: familiar with the significance of the main drivers for change on construction industry projects; aware of and understand the key techniques being developed /used for implementing improvements in the industry; able to apply the knowledge gained about selected techniques to example cases.
Assessment	16200-01 : May/June Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	2hr closed book examination (100%)
Other
Reading List	McGeorge, D. and Palmer, A. (2002). Construction Management-New Directions. Blackwell. Winch, G.M. (2002). Managing Construction Projects. Blackwell Bennett, A. & Baird, A. (2001). NEC and Partnering. Telford Dainty, A., Moore, D. and Murray, M. (2006) Communication in Construction. Taylor & Francis