HD Quantity Surveying

This module aims to develop your holistic understanding of a modern quantity surveyor's roles, interactions, collaborations, and value propositions throughout construction project lifecycle.

This module introduces the student to construction techniques associated with building types including building regulations and develops an understanding of the performance of buildings and the influence of materials and workmanship specification on performance.

This module will provide the students with a working knowledge of the legal system and an introduction to the principles of the law including contract, tort and property law.

This module aims to review state of the art developments in information technology (IT) for architecture, engineering, construction industry; and to discuss how these technologies may shape the current and future of quantity surveying practice.

This module establishes the principles and conventions for the quantification of building works and considers their application by the Quantity Surveyor, as part of his/her key role in the economic management of the construction process.

This module aims to provide students with an introduction to economic and management theories and principles with reference to the built environment, property, and society in general.

This module aims to introduce construction techniques associated with building services considering sustainable development goals. Students will develop an understanding of the performance of buildings and the influence of materials and workmanship specification on the building performance.

This module provides you with a detailed understanding of construction contract law as part of your role as a quantity surveyor.

In this module you will analyse, and evaluate the influence of changes in design parameters on the life cycle value of a project considering multiple performance metrics and commercial targets.

This module aims to establish an awareness of the project stakeholders, the various procurement options and their associated contracts. You will develop the ability to interpret the particular needs of different client groups to develop relevant procurement strategies and to apply techniques to support the implementation of those strategies ensuring that the project criteria are satisfactorily achieved.

This module enables you to refine and extend your abilities in the measurement and quantification of complex buildings. You will also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of implementing construction contract administrative procedures.

In this module you will develop skills necessary to deliver a complex, group research project that fits within a sustainable civil engineering context. This module will enable you to develop the academic and digital literacy skills necessary to perform effectively in a Higher Education context. It will enhance your understanding of the professional subject area, and your skills in team work in a collaborative environment using industry standard collaborative CAD and design tools. It will also develop your understanding of Risk Management, Health and Safety and sustainability.