Building Studies

This course is designed to provide you with a high level of understanding of the design, function, construction and statutory requirements for buildings of all classes and to prepare them for more advanced employment in the construction industry. It consists of a combination of core and optional units that provide appropriate training for employment in the field of quantity surveying (estimators and cost analysts), architectural technicians, building surveying, building control or construction and site management.

The courses have been designed to include a high level of academic and practical elements. Enrolment on the programme entitles students to become student members of the CIOB, RICS and CIAT. This qualification is also recognised nationally and internationally by employers in the construction industry.

Year 1
##Project evaluation and design
##Construction technology and environmental design
##Construction technology and materials
##Management principles
##Building law and contract administration
##Construction economics and finance
##Construction Management
##Building design and maintenance studies

Year 2
##Measurement
##Building conversion and adaptation
##Project
##Assessment and management of risk
##Tendering and estimation
##Site engineering and surveying
##Computer Aided Design (CAD)
##Quantity surveying management and practice
##Sustainable construction

Assessment is through examinations, assignments including essay and report writing, portfolio building, project work, oral assessments and presentation