BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Professional Placement Year

Birmingham City University

Our Construction Management course matches the needs of the industry, preparing you to be able to manage a construction project from inception and design through to occupation by developing your skills in management to enable you to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the highest possible quality.The complexity of construction projects requires construction professionals who have expertise in construction management and can work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and construction disciplines.You will learn about the immediate and long-lasting effect which construction activities have on the environment, and discover sustainable and environmentally sound construction methods and innovative management practices. This course has social innovation embedded in its core. You will learn through creative social problem solving, working with our industrial partners to develop your intellectual and practical competence, as required by professional bodies such as CIOB and RICS.After completing this course, you will have a broad range of knowledge of the legal, technical, managerial, economic, social and environmental aspects of construction projects, and be able to confidently manage both commercial and civil engineering projects.Enhancing your employability skillsThe course provides you the skills and competencies needed to prepare for a career in construction management. You will understand numerous aspects of construction technology, innovation, safety, sustainability, leadership and planning relating to a wide range of building and civil engineering projects.You will be able to manage complex construction projects from an operational perspective whilst utilising your problem-solving skills. You will gain a strong understanding of the legal implications, financial issues and overall global economic aspects of construction projects.In addition to the technical skills, you will develop a range of interpersonal skills, such as how to communicate, work in a dynamic team and lead others in solving complex problems.