This module aims to provide the knowledge and skills to assess and improve the efficiency of resource use in an organisation to the benefit of the organisation and the environment. Practical energy analysis tools are developed along with effective energy management structural processes suitable for a range of organisational scales.

1. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of resource use within an organisation
2. Establish a monitoring and target-setting program to improve efficiency.
3. Plan and implement a programme of improvement works.
4. Audit and report on resource utilisation
5. Persuade others using data that waste can be a resource

This Financial Information and decision making module is designed to enable learners to develop/enhance their understanding and to make constructive contributions to the effective financial management of a business enterprise within the construction industry. In doing so, they will enhance/develop a sound working knowledge of the various concepts, principles and techniques from the disciplines of management and business finance as they apply to the construction industry.

1. Examine the context in which investment and financing decisions are typically made within construction related industries and examine macro-economic factors, such as taxation, availability of finance and interest rates which influence these decisions.
2. Advanced appraisal and critical evaluation of the major financial reports in accordance with good accounting practice, including performance evaluation. Assessing issues such as gearing, debt management, shareholder wealth etc as means of assessing the performance of units across a construction related business.
3. Appraise capital projects including a review of construction related investment proposals, assess factors to be considered and issues to be resolved.
4. Appraise capital asset replacements decisions/options within the constructions industry and associated finance options.
5. Assess the features and merits of various widely used sources of finance and evaluate the factors that may determine the types /mix of finance to be used to fund construction related projects.