Construction Technology 2 will introduce the student to the materials, method and technologies in the construction of commercial and industrial buildings.

1. Describe the construction process and recognise the relationship between the different stages of commercial and industrial construction identifying any problems that may arise.
2. Detail the construction of concrete, steel and timber frame commercial and industrial buildings including sustainable selection of materials.

3. Discuss and compare the advantages and disadvantages of concrete, timber, steel frame and hybrid non-residential construction methods and materials.
4. Identify the TGDs to be implemented for commercial & industrial buildings & understand the application.

5. Research Modern Method of Construction and Digital Construction processes used on construction projects

Building Services 2 follow Building services 1 and firstly treats space heating systems in greater detail. Other contents are Mechanical Ventilation, Refrigeration, Psychrometry, Air Conditioning and an introduction to 3-phase electricity. Energy efficient technologies are introduced.

1. Understand the concepts fundamental to the space heating ventilation and air conditioning of buildings, and to three phase electricity.
2. Discuss the basic theory of the space heating ventilation and air conditioning of buildings, and to three phase electricity.
3. Design the space heating ventilation and air conditioning services for small buildings.
4. Select the appropriate design solution for space heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
5. Be Aware of the relevant health and safety considerations.

This Module will focus on the Main Contractor, in regard to all the various aspects that contribute to both cost control and profitability of projects from the initial tender bid to handover.

Preparation of the Tender bid. Monitoring and control of site costs. The role of domestic and nominated subcontractors, the importance of cash flow and the approach to the preparation of Interim and Final Accounts. Site record keeping and the various remedies available under the building contract in the event of a dispute occurring. Introduction and Overview of both the R.I.A.I. and PWC forms of contract.

1. Explain how a Main Contractor would prepare a Tender bid (from receipt of the tender documents)

2. Distinguish between the pre- and post-contract phases of a typical construction project and all associated Certification (R.I.A.I. form of contract and relevant clauses)

3. Summarise a systematic and thorough approach to monitoring and controlling site costs.

4. Build up unit rates for labour and various completed items of work

5. Build up unit rates for plant

6. Summarise the role and responsibilities associated with nominated subcontractors and suppliers (R.I.A.I. form of contract and relevant clauses)

7. Explainhow to record Variations on a typical construction project and appreciate how they may contribute to programme over run (R.I.A.I. form of contract and relevant clauses)

8. Describethe preparation and submission of both interim and final accounts (R.I.A.I. form of contract and relevant clauses)

9. Compare the various legal remedies available under a contract in the event of disputes arising between the parties (R.I.A.I. form of contract and relevant clauses)

In this surveying module, the student will develop competency in surveying and setting out for building projects using the appropriate equipment. Particular emphasis is placed on demonstrating proficiency with the automatic level and total station. Work with the automatic level covers all aspects from using the instrument to book readings, reducing those readings, determining the accuracy of the readings and applying the readings to an engineering problem (e.g. calculating finished floor levels, preparing longitudinal sections, calculating cut and fill requirements). The use of the total station covers all aspects from setting up the instrument, taking readings, drawing as built surveys and setting out buildings. Students are also introduced to the use of the GPS.

1. Complete a detailed survey using a Total Station or similar
2. Demonstrate competence in vertical control
3. Set out buildings or other infrastructure using a Total Station or similar
4. Analyse their own work for accuracy by contrasting actual errors made with allowable errors.
5. Act effectively within a small team to complete a surveying task.
6. Demonstrate competence in the mathematical methods associated with land surveying and positioning

This module provides a broad overview and understanding of the processes and procedures used to manage the construction site. The module focuses on the key site management areas of planning, programming, procurement, waste management, health & safety management, Sub contractor management, plant management and quality control.

1. Describe the broad range of planning and programming tools used on a construction site and select appropriate tools to suit situational requirements and apply the tools to work specific problems.
2. Discuss management systems appropriate to construction site management and detail best practice administrative procedures for the efficient management of sub-contractors including selection methods.
3. Provide an overview of the health and safety legislative requirements pertaining to the construction industry and the site manager. Apply practical health and safety procedures including risk assessment and development of safe systems of work.
4. Describe the factors impacting on the efficiency of construction plant and detail a strategic framework within which plant options may be considered.
5. Describe the role of the site manager in promoting quality on the construction site and detail the organisation and procedures applicable to basic quality assurance systems.
6. Provide an overview of the need to prevent, minimise and reuse construction and demolition waste.
7. Develop appropriate plans and systems for Site Waste Management Planning (SWMP).
8. Detail procedures for the efficent procurement and management of materials on site, describe the various procurement strategies which may be adopted.
9. Outline a range of current developments in the field of construction site management, indicating how these developments may potentially affect the role of the site manager. Modern methods of construction, digitalisation, process improvement, sustainability.

This module builds on the skills and competence acquired in year one to represent buildings and building details graphically using 2D and 3D Building Information Modelling software.

1. Explore CAD applications associated with the production of drawings for construction.
2. Explore the BIM process and its application in the construction process.
3. Apply his/her knowledge of drawing conventions and systems to solving problems.
4. Understanding the software to produce practical designs and construction solutions.

5. Read and understand what is represented graphically and take what information is needed from the drawing.

This module deals with the design and detailing of multi-storey building structures both in structural steel and reinforced concrete. Steel angles, both in tension and compression, steel columns and steel beams are designed in semester 1 in accordance with the guidelines recommended in Eurocode 3. Semester 2 deals with the design of reinforced concrete beams and slabs in accordance with the guidelines recommended in Eurocode 2. Reinforced concrete detailing of both slabs and beams is covered, in addition to the preparation of bar schedules using industry standard structural drawings.

1. Describe the procedures associated with the analysis of structural elements so that design may proceed.
2. Compute, with the aid of Eurocode 1, the load size and arrangement for elementary structural elements.
3. Produce, with the aid of Eurocode 2, the necessary design calculations for a simply supported reinforced concrete beam and slab.

4. Produce, with the aid of Eurocode 3, the necessary design calculations for steel struts and ties in a statically determinate pin jointed frame and for steel columns and steel beams.
5. Prepare detail drawings and bending schedules for a simply supported reinforced concrete beam and slab.
6. Prepare detail drawings for a steel truss, beam to beam connections, beam to column connections and column to column connections.

The object of the integrated project module is to integrate the range of first year and second year learning by simulating a real life building project utilising the range of knowledge skills and competencies gained. The modules involved students designing a virtual project and applying skills from their other modules to carry out construction management tasks on the project. For example, CAD/BIM design, programming, waste management planning, health and safety planning etc.

1. Plan, organise, and manage the collection of information from a variety of sources.
2. Prepare, interpret and analyse graphical and other written information.
3. Develop interpersonal and presentation skills.
4. Develop the ability to apply knowledge to typical situations encountered in the construction process.

5. Develop the multi-task skills associated with working on a real life building project.
6. Develop the ability to communicate effectively through various oral, written and graphicalmediums.

7. Apply knowledge of planning and managing for complex building projects

Having completed this module the learner should understand the main environmental challenges facing society and know his/her role and responsibilities as a practitioner in the built environment area. It gives the learner an opportunity to develop environmental management skills relating to the construction process and to buildings for human occupation. The learner should develop a degree of consciousness that due regard for the natural environment is taken into account in all of his or her professional and personal actions.

1. Explain the concepts of environmental sustainability, biodiversity and sustainable development.

2. Identify the causes and effects of the main and pressing global, trans-boundary and local environmental problems and identify and discuss the main established and potential solutions to such problems
3. Characterise in a general way in the built environment the main types of water, air and solid waste pollution affecting Ireland, including the sources, transmission routes and effects

4. Discuss the main international agreements and national environmental protection legislation.
5. Identify and solve environmental problems relating to constructionand the internal and external built environment.

This module will introduce the student to the materials, methods and technologies involved in the identification of defects, refurbishment and maintenance of existing buildings. In addition, the module applies the use of various Building Regulations (Part M, B and L) to provide a practical element to further students' knowledge of the Building Performance requirements. The teaching and learning strategy are focused on problem solving and scenario-based approach with class contact divided up between lectures, problem solving activities and undertaking real world scenarios (to be discussed and attempted in class), group work and individual exercises. The assessment strategies complement the teaching and learning strategy by focusing on practical assignments related to actual case studies.

1. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the refurbishment process including legislative requirements, buildability, cost and the associated environmental impacts.
2. Observe and recognise existing defects and failures andrecommendremedial measures.

3. Evaluate the health and safety issues associated with refurbishment and retrofit works to prepare appropriate risk assessments.
4. Critically evaluate the accessibility of existing buildings recommending building upgrade strategies to improve accessibility in thebuilt environment.

5. Review and recommend building energy upgrade strategies to improve the energy performance of existing buildings.

6. Review and recommend building upgrade strategies to improve the fire safety of existing buildings.

Building Services 3 firstly covers electric lighting services for buildings and their curtileges. Then Emergency Lighting systems. Cleanrooms. Data and Communication Services. Structured Cabling. Photovoltaic on-site renewable energy. Fire alarm systems, fire safety & fire fighting services. Lifts and transportation services. Safety and Health in the context of Building Services. Finally, Commissioning and Handover of Services Installations.

1. Demonstrate understanding of the concepts fundamental to the electric lighting of buildings, and to alternative approaches to energy supply and utilisation.
2. Discuss the basic theory of the electric lighting of buildings, and of alternative approaches to energy supply and utilisation.
3. Design the services electric lighting for small buildings.
4. Select the appropriate design solution for lighting services and energy supply to buildings.
5. Be Aware of the relevant health and safety considerations.

This module covers various economic aspects of the built environment (from the Client, Main Contractor and society's perspectives): How site, market conditions and design variables can influence building costs. The impact of Sustainability on building projects. The influence of prefabrication, industrial and system building types. (cost savings) Contract provisions in relation to payments and late project completion (dispute resolution/contractual claims). Provisions in both the PWC and R.I.A.I. forms of contract. Payment rules as set out in the Construction Contracts Act. Project Management provisions in public sector projects-the CWMF (Capital Works Management Framework)

1. Demonstratehow the following can influence building costs:

Design Variables,Site and Market conditions,Sustainability

2. Explain the economic benefits of:

Prefabrication,Industrial and System building,

3. Classify the various costs associated with late project completion from a main contractor’s viewpoint and the recovery of these costs through a contractual claim

4. Compare the various clauses under both the PWC and R.I.A.I. forms of contract in relation to Valuations, additional costs and dispute resolution

5. Summarise how the Construction Contracts Act makes provision for prompt payment in the industry

6. Interpret the provisions for project management in the Public Works Contract as outlined underthe CWMF(Capital Works Management Framework)

This module encourages the entrepreneurial spirit within built environment students and builds their skills and knowledge so that they will be able to innovate and create enterprise in their future careers within the sector. The skills and knowledge gained are equally applicable to their own future businesses or to their role within built environment organisations. Students are required to develop a new idea for the built environment sector and examine its commercial potential using business planning techniques.

1. Explain the role and function of entrepreneurs in society
2. Implement a range of critical thinking and ideas generation techniques
3. Plan for the transition of concept ideas to implementation / commercialization stage in terms of product / services
4. Identify the needs and range of research support needed to assist in the transformation of ideas to viable enterprise
5. Outline the principal sources of funds available for the start up business and entrepreneur and further describe the financial planning needed to support a new product or service
6. Produce a viable business plan for a new business idea linked to the built environment including all key sections. Idea, Market research, market size, sources of funds, resource planning, financial planning, marketing etc.
7. Explain the key factors in protecting and developing a successful and viable product or service in terms of legal protection of the idea and ongoing development of the idea in an international / export context

This module builds upon the basic procedures and process knowledge acquired in the site management 1 module and develops the student's understanding of construction management. The students are also assisted in preparing for their work placement in the 2nd semester

1. Develop project schedules for construction projects
2. Assess project risk and design appropriate mitigation measures
3. Evaluate productivity levels and propose improvement strategies
4. Assess motivation options and apply to the construction workplace
5. Develop report writing skills
6. Set out a building using a total station

This course will enable students to gain an insight and comprehension of the construction industry from both a financial and human resource management perspective.

1. Interpret financial statements and financial terminology relevant to the construction industry.

2. Analyse and assess the performance of construction companies and understand their financial statements.

3. Comprehend the relevant tax areas applicable to the various business entities and the construction industry.

4. Analyse the importance of HRM to construction organisations and projects.

5. Comprehend and explainthe Human Resource activities and how they affect the construction process.

The period of Industrial placement will form an integral part of the course and will consist of a period of not less than 20 weeks duration at an appropriate workplace.

1. Assess the purpose, scope and extent of the construction project(s) where they serve their placement.
2. Describe the organisation of the company and his/her role within it.
3. Evaluate the management of HSEQ and risk in the workplace.

4. Evaluate the planning and scheduling procedures used in the workplace.

5. Assess the control of materials, plant and labour resources as practiced in the workplace

6. Describe the methods of financial control used by the company in the workplace.

7. Assess the use of meetings in the management of projects
8. Evaluate the use of ICT in the workplace.