To develop the students' communication ability by looking at: methods of communication within the construction industry, use of English, and research methods. Includes research methodology for undergraduate built environment students with emphasis on providing the student with skills and knowledge required to successfully carry out undergraduate modules and an undergraduate research project. It is reinforced with appropriate statistical methodologies.

To develop an understanding of the basic concepts and theories of human resources, and their management, as applied to the construction industry.

To develop an understanding of the linkages and professional relationships between the various disciplines involved in the management of projects. This including the development of team working skills through completion of a group based project where students are brought together into multi-disciplinary teams within which a set of structured / interrelated tasks are undertaken in order to develop the students management, communication and problem solving skills. It provides an opportunity for experience to be gained of inter and intra disciplinary working.

To develop an understanding of the principles and applications of construction technologies related to high-rise construction.

To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of project planning and how to prepare a construction programme manually and by using computer software. This module is an introduction to reasons for and methods of planning and controlling the production process, directly related to the construction industry.

To develop a greater awareness of the role of building technology in the total building process, in particular, the design, the construction practice and procedures influencing the overall life condition of the building. An important aspect of this will involve an evaluation of relevant technological concepts in terms of the industry’s past, present and future requirements, in particular, the changing skills, legislation and resources. The contribution of these and other key ideas and concepts will be examined to enable critical appraisals and structural surveys to be carried out using various techniques as an aid in solving a wide range of complex problems in the design, construction and maintenance of buildings.

To provide specialist knowledge in the area of resource, financial and business management.

To provide understanding of the legal framework within which construction firms and projects are managed.

To give students a full and integrated understanding of all aspects of the development process.

To develop an understanding of the source of, and disposition, of capital for construction companies, and its control. To evaluate corporate performance, working capital needs of costing and budgetary control and investment appraisal.

To develop the ability to research and report on a subject related to their degree programme. It facilitates the solving of a chosen problem or exploration of a chosen issue; and presentation of the results of such investigation in a formal report format.