QUSU07027 2019 Commercial Buildings - Construction Technology

Commercial Buildings - Construction Technology

Commercial Buildings - Constru

QUSU07027

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QUSU - Quantity Surveying

CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction

07 - NFQ Level 7

05 - 05 Credits

Semester

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2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20

9999 - The End of Time

Michael Sheridan, Paul Mullaney, Daniel Clark Hagan

SG_CCONS_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (Add-on) SG_TADWO_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Advanced Wood and Sustainable Building Technology SG_JQUAN_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (Add-on) SG_JQUAN_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying SG_SCOPY_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in COPY DO USE SG_SCONS_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology dd SG_SCONS_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology 2 SG_SCONS_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology SG_JQUAN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying SG_SDIGI_E07 202000 Certificate in Digital Construction Technology 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_SCONS_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology SG_SPROO_J07 202300 Bachelor of Science in Property Services and Facilities Management (Add-on)

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.

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