This module is designed to give students further understanding of the methods and processes of small-scale building construction and the importance of sustainable building practices.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the functions, principles and environmental constraints on the construction of small scale buildings.

2. Develop knowledge, and apply added principles, of good building construction.

3. Apply the Building Regulations.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and practical application of sustainable building methods used in building construction.

5. Develop knowledge of the application of appropriate Finishes to small scale buildings.

This module will enable students to; Identify documentation required for the preparation of Bills of Quantities; Use appropriate software to undertake the description and measurement of substructures, superstructures, roofing, completions, finishings to single-storey detached dwelling houses – varying plan shapes, varying gable shapes. All in accordance with prescribed measurement methodologies.

1. Identify the documentation required for preparation of Bills of Quantities

2. Describe and measure substructures to single-storey detached dwelling houses – varying layouts (rectangular, L , C and H plan shapes); incorporate measurement of reinforcement from schedules

3. Describe and measure superstructures to single-storey detached dwelling houses – varying gable shapes

4. Describe and measure roofing to single-storey detached dwelling houses – varying layouts (rectangular, L , C and H plan shapes)

5. Describe and measure range of completions and differing finishes to single-storey dwelling houses

This module introduces students to the role of the Contractor's Estimator including rate calculation, tendering and the employment of sub-contractors.

1. Describe the role of the estimator and procedures adopted when estimating
2. Outline the resources considered in estimating
3. Calculate unit rates for various common items
4. Discuss tender influences, prequalification and outline a tender review by the contractor
5. Examine the stages of sub-contractor appointment

This module will introduce the learner to the standard forms of construction contracts and procurement arrangements in operation. The module aims to provide the learner with a sound understanding of the concept and methods of tendering and procurement for both public and private sector works.

1. Identify and discuss thecommon project procurement strategies used in the Construction Industry.

2. Identify and appraise methods of contractor selection.

3. Recognisethe basic intent of the Government Contracts and the RIAI Contracts. Adapt and interpret the language involved in the implementation of the contract whilst referencing the guidance notes.

4. Appraise ethical issues which may arise on construction projects, and question how these issues effect society and the environment.

5. Analyse and compare the primary procurement routes used in Construction.

This course provides the learner with an introduction to both the Irish legal system and administration of law. The learner will be introduced to the basic principles of both contract and tort law which underpin many aspects of the commercial/property/construction environment. It is intended that this module will provide the learner with basic legal to knowledge to identify legal problems and create an awareness of where legal expertise may need to be sought.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the Irish Legal System and explain the principal sources of Law.

2. Identify and explain the key fundamentals of both the law of contract anf the law of tort including remedies

3. Demonstrate an understanding of salient areas of law relevant to chosen profession

4. Formulate legal advice/opinion based on the thorough examination of the facts and the application of both legislation and case law

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the key provisions of the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005 as amended

This module introduces the basic principles of economics and applies them to the Irish economy. It gives the students the skills and vocabulary necessary to analyse and research the economic issues that arise in an ever changing economic environment.

1. Analyse the role of economic theory and discuss different types of economics systems and schools of thought.
2. Demonstrate how market forces interact to determine prices and output.
3. Define the concept of elasticity and appraise the factors underlying both the demand and supply curves.
4. Describe economic activity and differentiate between the different measures of economic activity.
5. Distinguish between fiscal and monetary policy.

This module will enable learners to recognise and explain basic building services technology and building systems. It will enable learners to identify the requisite building services elements, systems and components which combine to complete functional domestic buildings. This will require learners to illustrate and recognise the relationship between the CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) disciplines and the building services. This module will also develop an appreciation for the relevant Building Regulations that deliver the requirements for Low Energy Construction.

1. Explainand compare basic building mechanical services technology as appropriate to domestic construction,including; drainage systems, pipe sizes, gradients, rainwater installations, hot and cold water installations, heating systems.

2. Explainand compare basic building electrical services technology as appropriate to domestic construction,including; lighting, power, mains, security, fire, data.

3. I dentify & summarisethe commercial issues associated with various Building Services including building works and associated procurement activities.

4. Outline and demonstratethe significance and importance of basic Building Management Systems, i.e.zonal heating, thermostats, thermostatic radiator valves and programmable digital clocks.

5. Apply the principles of energy use in buildings to the selection of their services, with an awareness of energy conservation and environmental impacts.

Assessment, description and measurement, in accordance with ARM of Mechanical and Electrical Installations to domestic buildings : Mechanical – plant, equipment, pipework, ductwork, insulation; Electrical – equipment, cabling, circuits, conduiting, ducting, telecoms, alarm; Builder's Work to both 'M' and 'E'; PC Sums, Profit, Attendances, Builder's Work to 'specialist' subcontractors. Measurement software will be an essential element of the learning practice in this module.

1. Assess, describe and measure, in accordance with ARM, Mechanical Installations (plumbing, heating) to domestic building

2. Analyse, describe and measure, in accordance with ARM, ‘Builder’s Work’ to Mechanical Installations to domestic building

3. Assess, describe and measure, in accordance with ARM, Electrical Installations to domestic building

4. Analyse, describe and measure, in accordance with ARM, ‘Builder’s Work’ to Electrical Installations to domestic building

5. Build Bill of QuantityPC Sum items with associated ‘profit’ and/or ‘attendances’ and/or ‘builder’s work’ in connection with specialist work to be carried out by a Nominated Sub-Contractor or special materials to be supplied by a Nominated Supplier

Consideration of contract documentation and documentation appropriate to tendering for construction work, study of the responsibilities and duties of Design Team members, preparation of 'Preliminaries' section of Bill of Quantities, handling of Main Contractor and Sub-Contractor tendering documentation, tendering by traditional methods and electronically.

1. Interpret the constituent parts of the SF88 (Short Form of Contract)

2. Illustrate knowledge of the matters dealt with in the The Liaison Committee Code of Practice

3. Debate the various duties, responsibilities and authorities of the Design Team members

4. Prepare a Preliminaries section of a Bill of Quantities

5. Setup the tendering procedure for a proposed contract – Main Contractor, Sub-Contractors – traditional tendering, etendering

The aim of this module is to develop the students knowledge of management theory and the skills required to carry out the core management functions within the built environment, including leadership, communication, conflict avoidance and dispute resolution, negotiation skills and strategic management.

1. Apply the different types of leadership and leadership styles

2. Define the various types of effective communication that exist in the construction industry

3. Explain what is conflict, how it can be avoided and how it can be resolved through negotiation

4. Determine the steps in a strategic management process and identify various levels of human resource strategy

5. Interpret the relevant elements of the Capital Works Management Framework and develop negotiation and dispute resolution skills

This module details the characteristics of the construction industry and the factors that influence it. It also aims to instil in the student an understanding and ability to analyse financial data in organisations.

1. Explain the role of the construction industry within our economy.
2. Examine the importance of economic analysis to a firm operating within the Construction industry.
3. Analyse and assess the performance of construction companies and understand their financial accounts.
4. Explain the effects that the factors of production have on the construction industry.

5. Determine the types of market structures in the Construction Industry.

The course will expand the learners legal knowledge to understand and identify the key legal issues impacting on construction project and contracts. The legal meaning and implication of key terms in construction contracts will be examined in detail. Issues relating to the administration of contract projects will also be considered. The main legal difference between clauses standard forms of contract will be identified and evaluated. This module will combine a mix of theory and problems (based on case law) to illustrate the application of key principles.

1. Critically assess the role, obligations and responsibilities of the employer and the contractor under both the construction contract and the general operation of the law
2. Demonstrate an applied understanding of the general law underpinning many standard construction terms and provisions whichare encountered in the administrationof consrtuction contracts.
3. Identify, evaluate and assess key legal issues and differences between standard forms of construction contract
4. Demonstrate understanding of the legal and statutory requirements of both health and safety and employment as they relate to construction projects

5. Assess and analyse legal concepts/facts and formulate legal opinion/advice onvarying areaof construction law

The module will introduce students to multi-storey and long-span industrial buildings and the identification of project-specific solutions. The student will examine and learn about the various forms of substructure common to these types of buildings. They will take the building out of the ground through the use of differing framed construction methods, continuing with various types of internal flooring systems. The learner will continue up the building and be introduced to the many forms of roofing and cladding utilised in the construction of industrial buildings and how different materials, systems and legislation are used to provide fire protection to these structures. Students will also learn how technology can influence the comfort of humans within the built environment, through the application of environmental science. Learners will also develop an understanding of the application of Passive House Design concepts for Non-Domestic Buildings. The learner will recognise how different end users affect the loading on building elements. The student will be in a position to provide a research report which demonstrates the student's ability to carry out research and critically evaluate strategies, trends and emerging issues and technologies associated with high-rise constriction projects. All this will take into account current building and health and safety legislation.

1. Develop and demonstrate their understanding of the design and construction methods relating to Industrial buildings.

2. Differentiate between, then compare and contrast, construction details in relation to the functional requirements of industrial buildings.

3. Identify and distinguish between the different materials and systems used to provide fire protection in multi storey buildings.

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of, formulate and provide advice on; sub-structures, cladding, internal flooring and roofs for industrial buildings.

5. Compare and contrast the different materials; steel, concrete, timber and how they are used in industrial frames.

Analysis, description and measurement in accordance with ARM of various types of substructures (strip, raft, ground beam/pad in grid formation), steel reinforcement schedules, framed building (concrete, steel, timber), suspended flooring and mezzanine arrangements (timber, concrete, steel/metal), cladding systems, roofing to 'large' spans (industrial/factory buildings), specialist floor finishes for industrial situations, 'fit-out', metalwork. Measurement software will be an essential element of the learning practice in this module.

1. Analyse, describe and measure various types of substructures (strip, raft, ground beam/pad in grid formation) in accordance with ARM

2. Assess steel reinforcement schedules, know the relevance of the information contained therein, describeand measurethe content in accordance with ARM

3. Categorise, describe and measure various types of framed construction(in-situ and precast concrete, steel, timber) together with suspended mezzanine and regular flooring (concrete, steel/metal, timber) – describe and measure in accordance with ARM

4. Evaluate, describe and measure metalcladding and roofing systems (roofing tolarge spans) as per ARM

5. Identify, schedule, describe and measure as per ARM – industrial floor finishes;’fit-out’ of industrial space; metalwork (steps, stairs, ladders, railings, etc.)

This module will enable the student to practically apply cost planning techniques from inception to contract signing and to maintain value for money during the design stage of an individual project.

1. Identify the factors that influence the cost of buildings

2. Have an awareness of how design decisions have an impact on construction costs

3. Discuss the techniques and stages of pre-contact cost planning

4. Investigate the benefits of Life Cycle Costing and Value Engineering

5. Employ sources of cost data for application to current developments

Analysis of Standard Form of Contract and completion of 'Articles of Agreement' and 'Appendix' sections, study of rights/duties/responsibilities of all associated with the contract, consideration of points of particular relevance to those responsible to Client for management of contract (instructions, variations, insurances, payments, retention, damages, specialist work, time, disputes, determination).

1. Analyse the RIAI Standard Form of Contract – the constituent parts, the conditions in general

2. Manage the completion of the Articles of Agreement and Appendix parts of the contract

3. Compare and contrast the rights and duties of the parties to and associated with the contract

4. Illustrate a knowledge of the implementation of the conditions of contract – instructions, variations, insurances, payments, retention, damages, specialist work, time, disputes, determination

5. Manage the preparation of documentation appropriate to contract management/administration – instructions, variation orders, interim claims, interim valuations

The aim of this module is to provide learners with an awareness of the various principles, techniques and issues that relate to the programming and planning of construction projects.

1. Explain the need for pre and post contract planning and programming techniques.

2. Identify, analyse and compare different planning techniques.

3. Outline the principles of how a programme is affected by change.

4. Demonstratethe need for good programming when forecasting accurately materials, man-power, machinery and money.

5. Value the use of planning and programming when forecasting expenditure.

This module implements the practicalities of effective cost control procedures during the post contract phase of a construction project. The module is designed from the perspective of both consultant quantity surveyors and contractor's quantity surveyor/cost managers.

1. Describe effective post-contract cost control techniques

2. Identify the principles of controlling and reporting on costs

3. Present variations, interim valuations and final accounts

4. Examine strategies and procedures to control predicted expenditure in line with the contract sum

5. Prepare and assess loss and expense/delay and disruption claims

This module aims at providing the learner with an understanding of the elements involved in the construction of commercial, multi-storey buildings, paying particular attention to modern methods, such as; Lean Construction, Lean Project Delivery, Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Just in Time deliveries etc.

The student will learn about and report on Construction Elements, such as; Cladding types, Gluelam beams, Internal wall systems, Lift shafts, Parapets, Raised access floors, Roof lights, Stairs (Precast / in-situ, completions and finishes), Suspended ceilings etc. They will compliment this with; Multi storey Frames, Roofing Systems and finishes, decoration, fittings and fit -out.

The learner will explore Sustainable Construction and the environmental impact of design and development, examining how the implementation of Environmental Science during these phases provides an an understanding of the underlying principles and the influencing factors associated with the design decision.

This module further aims to develop and deepen the learner's understanding of the building services elements and building components which combine to complete an efficient and functioning building.

This includes an understanding of the relationship between the architectural and civil engineering disciplines and the building services discipline.

1. Examine and demonstrate a knowledge of construction elements across a range of commercial, industrial buildings and multi-storey buildings.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ;Finishes, Decoration, fittings and fit -out.

3. Identify, examine, then compare and contrast traditional and modern construction methods, with respect to Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Just in Time deliveries and construction sustainability.

4. Recognise the need for and assess the technologies and systems involved in multi storey Frames, structural glazing, non-metal cladding options and the various roofing system

5. Undertake research and report on how sustainable construction is affected, the environmental impact of differing construction elements and roofing systems, examining the factors that influence their inclusion in commercial and multi-storey buildings.

Analysis, description and measurement of 'Commercial Buildings' – timber ('glulam', 'cross lamination', 'panelised'); cladding types (stone, timber, rendered); curtain walling,; cladding options (stone, timber, rendered, etc.); flat roof structures/parapets/roof drainage/roof membranes/rooflights; suspended ceilings and raised access floors; lifts and liftshafts; stairs (in-situ/precast concrete, steel and composite structures, stairs completions and finishes; roof covering systems; finishes, decoration, fittings, 'fit-out'. Measurement software will be an essential element of the learning practice in this module.

1. Analyse, describe and measure timber construction systems (‘glulam’, ‘cross-lamination’, ‘panelised’)

2. Identify differing options with respect to external cladding systems (stone, timber, rendered, slate/tile, etc.) and curtain walling, describe and measure all

3. Evaluate, describe and measure flat roofsystems,parapets,roof drainage,roof membranes,insulation, rooflights, trims, flashings

4. Assess, schedule, describe and measure – suspended ceilings, raised access floors, finishes, decoration, fittings, ‘fit-out’

5. Determine requirements regarding vertical access – stairs (in-situ/precast concrete, steel, composite) and all associated finishes and completions; lift shaftconstruction and completion – categorise, describe and measure in accordance with ARM

The aim of this module is to provide learners with the skills necessary to prepare, assess, interpret and report on programmes for construction projects using standard industry software.

1. Develop a construction programme using standard industry software.

2. Formulate and report on a construction project programme using planning techniques.

3. Prepare financial forecast expenditure reports using planning techniques.

4. Calculate a critical path network analysis to determine the longest path.

5. Identify the impact of contractual provisions on the effective planning of projects.

The aim of this module is to provide students a hands-on understanding in dispute management in the construction industry. Through experience-based learning in role plays and formal lectures, learners will develop skills in dispute mitigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.

1. Discriminate between and appraise various methods of dispute resolution available in construction contracts.

2. Review examples of the legal considerations required in decision making in respect of ADR in the construction industry.

3. Apply techniques in relation to the preparation and appraisal of contractual claims.

4. Examine the legislative and procedural responsibilities of various parties in the construction process.

5. Prepare and present reports on dispute resolution exercises.

The purpose of this module is that the student will actively seek and undertake relevant work place engagement and gain Quantity Surveying professional experience with either a contracting organisation or professional practice for a minimum period of 3 months. The work-placement component is an integral part of the academic programme. The placement will offer the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course in a relevant work-place setting. If the student cannot attain work place engagement, the student will carry out a Project over the 3 month period. For the first eight weeks of this module, the student will learn how to prepare a professional curriculum vitae, application letter and learn interview techniques by taking part in practical mock interviews.

1. Prepare a curriculum vitae and application letter

2. Actively seek relevant employment and attend interview

3. Apply the practical skills acquired on the academic programme within the workplace

4. Work as a member of a team and developappropriate communicationand interpersonal skills

5. Utilise new skills learned during the three months work placement in accordance with the Work Placement Procedural Document

The purpose of this module is for the student to carry out a quantity surveying related project to assess the students knowledge of pre and post contract quantity surveying duties in both a contracting organisation and a professional practice.

This module is for Online students and for Full Time students who were not able to get work placement as their first option.

1. Compile the measurement of a project using computer software

2. Estimate the cost of a projectusing computer software and develop a tender assessment report and recommendation

3. Assess variations and claims and make a determination

4. Develop interim payment applications and payment certificates

5. Compile a final account report comparing tender costs against final out turn costs