CONS07064 2022 Capstone Project - Lifecycle Maintenance & Upgrade
Full Title
Capstone Project - Lifecycle Maintenance & Upgrade
Transcript Title
Capstone Project - Lifecycle
Code
CONS07064
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
CONS - Construction
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Trevor McSharry, Barrie Cox
Programme Membership
SG_SPROP_J07 000000 Bachelor of Science in Property Services and Facilities Management
SG_SPROP_J07 000000 Bachelor of Science in Property Services and Facilities Management
SG_SPROP_J07 202200 Bachelor of Science in Property Services and Facilities Management (Add-on)
SG_SBUIL_S07 000000 Certificate in Building Technology
SG_SPROO_J07 202300 Bachelor of Science in Property Services and Facilities Management (Add-on)
Description
This module is designed as a total problem based learning experience to develop students’ critical thinking, analytical, ethical and problem solving skills required of property and facilities management professionals working in a modern complex built environment. Students will work as part a team on a multifaceted building upgrade project while being facilitated by lecturers.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Demonstrate an awareness of and articulate a personal knowledge base of principles, practice and theories-in-use from cognate modules.
2.
Develop self-directed learning with respect to professional transferrable skills.
3.
Provide strategic and reasoned advice, including the preparation and presentation of reports with reference to cost, time, quality and other related deliverables.
4.
Evaluate their decision making process and defend evidenced based courses of action.
5.
Synthesise in a logical and coherent manner credible solutions to complex multifaceted problems.
6.
Reflect critically on their practice and procedure.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The Problem Based Learning model will be primarily utilised to deliver the module.
Regular feedback will be provided to students throughout the semester with initial formal feedback provided after review of the outline advisory report submitted.
In addition a number of supplementary lectures will be held to augment existing knowledge in the following areas:
- Procurement and contract strategy.
- Energy upgrade works
- Budget estimating
- Stakeholder and end user communication and management
Module Assessment Strategies
100% Continuous Assessment
Repeat Assessments
Students who fail an element of the module will need to repeat each element (continuous assessment) as instructed by the module lecturer.
Indicative Syllabus
At the start of the semester students will be presented with a detailed CA brief. Note: each section of the CA brief will examine all Learning Outcomes (1 to 6) to varying degrees.
The CA brief provided will typically require students to prepare an advisory report outlining how best to improve the BER rating of a selected existing live building. In the report students will be required to provide details relating to:
- Schedule of Proposed Works
- Budget cost estimates
- Strategies for managing the works
- Procurement and contract strategy
- Phasing and disruption management plan
- H&S and risk management approach
- Programme and methodology
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outline Advisory Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 4 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Final Advisory Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 70 % | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 3 | Individual Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 10 % | Week 13 | 1,2,4,6 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Based Learning | Not Specified | Problem Based Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 6 | Weekly | 6.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
1999-09-15 Cost Planning of Buildings Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 0632042516 ISBN-13 9780632042517
1999-09-15 Cost Planning of Buildings Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 0632042516 ISBN-13 9780632042517
This book, widely regarded as the leading text on the subject, reflects the broad understanding required by today's cost planners in their increasingly important role as the client's financial manager. The book has been updated and reorganised to reflect the industry's shift from work in the public sector to the private sector, and greater emphasis on refurbishment rather than new work. The contents are divided into three parts, covering the various stages of the construction process: Stage 1: The brief and the budget - establishing the budget from the standpoint of the client's needs and resources Stage 2: Designing the budget - designing the project within the client's budget Stage 3: Controlling the cost - maintaining the budget throughout the project. At each stage theoretical examples are included, together, for the first time, with some up-to-date, real life examples.
Recommended Reading
2018-09-18 Cost Studies of Buildings
ISBN 1138381969 ISBN-13 9781138381964
2018-09-18 Cost Studies of Buildings
ISBN 1138381969 ISBN-13 9781138381964
This practical guide to cost studies of buildings has been updated and revised throughout for the 6th edition. New developments in RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are incorporated throughout the book, in addition to new material on e-business, the internet, social media, building information modelling, sustainability, building resilience and carbon estimating. This trusted and easy to use guide to the cost management role: Focuses on the importance of costs of constructing projects during the different phases of the construction process Features learning outcomes and self-assessment questions for each chapter Addresses the requirements of international readers From introductory data on the construction industry and the history of construction economics, to recommended methods for cost analysis and post-contract cost control, Cost Studies of Buildings is an ideal companion for anyone learning about cost management.
Recommended Reading
2016-11-17 A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings Routledge
ISBN 1138120693 ISBN-13 9781138120693
2016-11-17 A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings Routledge
ISBN 1138120693 ISBN-13 9781138120693
This new edition of A Guide to Energy Management in Buildings begins by asking why we need to control energy use in buildings and proceeds to discuss how the energy consumption of a building can be assessed or estimated through an energy audit. It then details a range of interventions to reduce energy use and outlines methods of assessing the cost-effectiveness of such measures. Topics covered include: where and how energy is used in buildings energy audits measuring and monitoring energy use techniques for reducing energy use in buildings legislative issues. And new in this edition: the cooling of buildings fuel costs and smart metering and education and professional recognition. It provides a template for instigating the energy-management process within an organization, as well as guidance on management issues such as employee motivation, and gives practical details on how to carry the process through. This book should appeal to building and facilities managers and also to students of energy management modules in FE and HE courses.
Recommended Reading
2016-03-31 Guide to Energy Management, Eighth Edition Fairmont Press
ISBN 1498759335 ISBN-13 9781498759335
2016-03-31 Guide to Energy Management, Eighth Edition Fairmont Press
ISBN 1498759335 ISBN-13 9781498759335
The new edition of a bestseller, this book is one of the leading educational resources for energy manager or energy professional as well as new people enter the field of energy management and energy engineering. It is the most widely used college and university textbook, as well as one of the most widely used books for professional development training. New topics include energy auditing, energy bills, life cycle costing, electrical distribution systems, boilers, steam distribution systems, control systems and computers, energy systems maintenance, insulation, compressed air, renewable energy sources and water management, distributed generation, and creating green buildings.
Recommended Reading
2016 Building Construction Handbook Eleventh Edition
ISBN 1315695170 ISBN-13 9781315695174
2016 Building Construction Handbook Eleventh Edition
ISBN 1315695170 ISBN-13 9781315695174
Recommended Reading
2006 Learning Journals
ISBN 0415403758 ISBN-13 9780415403757
2006 Learning Journals
ISBN 0415403758 ISBN-13 9780415403757
Provides information on using journal writing in teaching and professional development.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
None
Journal Resources
None
URL Resources
https://passivehouseplus.ie/
https://passiv.de/en/index.php
SCSI: www.scsi.ie
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