The aims of the subject are:
(1) to develop a greater knowledge of the principles and practice of environmental management within the construction industry
(2) to develop a greater understanding of sustainability options for construction projects
(3) to develop a greater understanding of the impact of whole life cycle analysis within construction
(4) to gain a better appreciation of diversity, inclusion and teamwork with the construction sector.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
demonstrate knowledge of the environmental impacts on construction
LO2
demonstrate knowledge of the sustainability and whole life cycle issues that affect the construction industry
LO3
demonstrate knowledge of areas such as diversity, inclusion and teamwork with in the construction industry
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
(1) Environmental Management
(a) Iso 14001 Environmental management systems
(b) Environmental impacts on construction
(c) Environmental impact assessment
(d) Waste management
(2) Sustainability
(a) Sustainable development (b) Sustainability in design, technology and construction (c) renewable energy options (d) BREEAM and LEED assessment
(3) Life cycle/whole life cycle analysis
(a)whole life cycle analysis (b) life cycle costing (c) end of life use (d) value engineering (e) corporate social responsibility
(4) Diversity, Inclusion & Teamwork
(a) Understanding the role of team members (b) Appointing the project team (c) Relationships and communication with team members (d) Supply chain management (e) Accountability and responsibility
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
20.00%
Project
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
n/a
1,2,3
20.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
n/a
1,2,3
40.00
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
n/a
1,2,3
40.00
End-of-Semester
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