Construction Organisation
Short Course
Course Aims
- Please note – the module is focussed on current UK procurement practice
- To give students the ability to operate at more senior levels in the varying and changing environment of the construction industry and to understand the current direction the industry is taking and common practices that are in place.
- To allow students to critically analyse and give opinion on all aspects of the construction industry as an economic institution.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Explain the operation of the construction market and the effect of competition on price
- Independently evaluate the alternative construction procurement methods in terms of their efficiency and usage and to understand the importance of selecting a project strategy
- Appreciate the role and responsibilities of the client and to understand how the construction process is instigated and to be able to analyse the role of the client's agent and give critical opinion regarding the imposed limitations of the role
- Analyse and assess the role of the project manager in the construction industry and the procurement process
- Understand and critically review the use of concepts and techniques such as partnering, benchmarking, KPI's, supply chain management and lean construction in order to achieve project success
Contribution to UK-SPEC Outcomes
- An understanding of the use of different procurement methods and strategies that are necessary in order to achieve project success
- Ability to make decisions on the choice of project strategy
- Knowledge and understanding of construction business economics and the effect of competition on price
- An awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in the construction process especially the client, the project manager and the designer
- Understanding the tendering process and the procedures involved together with knowledge and understanding of the efficiency problems that are associated with the allocation of risk in construction contracts
- An understanding of the management of risk in the construction organisation in general and within the project
- An appreciation of the present state of the UK construction industry in terms of efficiency and current practices
- An appreciation of the dynamics of the contractual arrangements both in the marketplace and within the organisation
Important Notice
All courses are subject to availability.
English language competency
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration
March and May -
Monday and Wednesday Evenings,
18:00 - 21:00 (5 Weeks)
Assessment (credit-bearing attendance only)
Coursework and Examination
Credit-bearing fees
£900 (UK/EU), £1200 (International)
Non credit-bearing fees
£750 (UK/EU), £1050 (International)
Resit fees
£150
Note
Fees include course materials and access to relevant specialist software and laboratories.
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings (courses or delegates attending) - please call +44 (0) 20 8417 7488 for details.
How To Apply
Download the Short Course application form and post the completed form to us. Please ensure you have read the Short Course Policies document.
Contact
Paul Williams
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Paul.Williams@kingston.ac.uk
Please Note
University regulations (Section 5.2 of 'Awards of the University, September 2007') contain certain restrictions on using modules taken as short courses as credit towards a qualification. For further information, please contact the Short Course Unit.