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Construction Engineering and Management

This 3-credit module provides knowledge of construction engineering and management principles. It covers project management systems and procedures, and the role of the project manager. Students will learn how to plan project activities, set up a project, control execution, and conduct reviews. The module assesses students through a 2,000-word portfolio worth 50% and a 3-hour examination worth 50%.

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Construction Engineering and Management

This 3-credit module provides knowledge of construction engineering and management principles. It covers project management systems and procedures, and the role of the project manager. Students will learn how to plan project activities, set up a project, control execution, and conduct reviews. The module assesses students through a 2,000-word portfolio worth 50% and a 3-hour examination worth 50%.

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Module Guide

Faculty Engineering & Technology


Department Civil Engineering
Module Code CE4321
Module Title Construction Engineering and Management
Credits 3
Level of Module SLQF Level 6
Brief Module Description
This module will provide you with knowledge of management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques that may
be used in Civil Engineering industry. Organizational and human resource factors are also included. You will develop an
understanding of what constitutes a project and the role of a project manager. The module will also provide you with
the ability to analyse and plan the activities needed to carry out the project, including how to set up a project, how to
control and execute a project, and how to carry out project reviews. You will learn how to demonstrate how the project
fits into the company or other organisational environment
Prerequisite modules
CE2316 Construction Materials, CE3316 Construction Planning and Cost estimation
Prohibitive Module Combination
Not applicable
Reference Points
In developing this curriculum, the qualification descriptors and level descriptors specified by SLQF were taken into
consideration, in addition to the Graduate attributes defined by Washington Accord.
Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)
This is a core module of Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering in Civil Engineering programme, which will be
accredited to Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering level by the Institution of Engineers (Sri Lanka). Details of
proposed affiliation and level of accreditation can be found in the appropriate programme handbook.
Leaning Outcomes
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles behind project
management systems and procedures.
Recognise and analyse problems and plan strategies related to construction
technology on construction projects for their solution using construction best
practices
LO2 Acquire the knowledge and skills essential for effective construction management in
civil engineering or building construction site.
Module content
Indicative module programme only and contents can vary during the delivery.
Week 1 An introduction to the construction industry of Sri Lanka , assessment regime,
review of second year material ,
Week 2 Principles of Management , Project Management,
Week 3 Introduction to Plant Management,
Week 4 Selection of Plant and Equipment, Site Mobilization,
Week 5 Operational management of plant
Week 6 Cost control
Week 7 Tendering
Week 8 Quality management in construction
Week 9 Health and safety in construction
Week 10 Regulations and specifications
Week 11 Introduction to productivity and work-study
Week 12 Types of Contracts,
Week 13 Site organisation and management
Week 14 Study week
Week 15 Examination week
Week 16 Assessment week
Learning Activities
Lectures, tutorials, in class discussions, independent study and research.

Lectures are used to provide you with knowledge on the key topics relating to this module are learning outcomes.
Lectures on specific topics will be supplemented by a number of activities relating to the coursework assignment
component of this module. You will also be expected to participate in independent study; In particular relating to
the researching and completion of the assignment coursework. You will demonstrate digital literacy by
researching for the coursework assignment, involving significant online searching for relevant material, and then
producing a professionally written and presented essay, using word¬ processing software. The coursework will
demonstrate your abilities to make educated judgements about the information found on¬line through the
electronic resources. You will develop detailed knowledge of the module topics, and an in ¬depth knowledge of
the chosen topic for the coursework assignment. This will involve you in undertaking a research investigation
comprising searching, reviewing, analysing and synthesising secondary data. You will need to demonstrate
enterprise in your approach to discovering recent and relevant literature sources
Blended Learning
 All lecturer material, and support documents such as: data sheets, case studies, and hyperlinks to appropriate web
sites, are available on Faculty LMS
 Formative exercises are provided on Faculty LMS. These include feedback to highlight perceived problem areas and
to indicate procedures for arriving at correct solutions.
 Students are encouraged to join the forum, which facilitates discussion and promotes the interchange of ideas –
particularly with regard to the formative exercises.
 Engage in interactive learning during all face to face sessions
 Peer Learning: Sharing of knowledge with peers
Additional Resources

Book Resources
Author Year Title Publisher Compulsory/ Recommended
HANDY, C. 1993 UNDERSTANDING 0195087321 Recommended Reading
ORGANIZATIONS –
4TH EDITION.
PENGUIN BOOKS.
LOOSEMORE, 2003 HUMAN RESOURCE 0415264635 Recommended Reading
M., DAINTY, A. MANAGEMENT IN
AND LINGARD, H. CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS –
STRATEGIC AND
OPERATIONAL
APPROACHES.
SPON PRESS.
ANTHONY 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL WILEY Recommended Reading
WALKER BEHAVIOUR IN BLACKWE
CONSTRUCTION
BARRY FRYER 2011 THE PRACTICE OF WILEY Recommended Reading
CHARLES EGBU, CONSTRUCTION
CHRISTOPHER MANAGEMENT,
GORSE 5TH EDITION
TORRINGTON, 2009 FUNDAMENTALS OF PEARSON Recommended Reading
HALL & TAYLOR HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT:
MANAGING PEOPLE
AT WORK
PEURIFOY R. L. CONSTRUCTION MACKGRAW Recommended Reading
PLANNING HILL
EQUIPMENT AND
METHODS
Module Assessment
Assessment No 1
Assessment Type Portfolio
Learning Outcomes covered LO1 and LO2
Weighting 50%
Number of Words of Assessment   2000
Assessment Number:   2
Assessment Type:   Examination
Learning Outcomes (LO) Covered:   LO2 and LO3
Weighting:   50 %
Length in hours of Assessment: 3.00
Assessment Criteria
Please refer to your lecturer and the LMS topic
Performance descriptors
The CINEC will provide performance descriptors to assist student understanding, marking and feedback. This
information can be found in CINEC Assessment Handbook
Response to student feedback
This module will be updated in response to student feedback.

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