CE3CSP-Commercial Surveying Practices and Advanced Building Pathology
Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Module version for: 2017/8
Module Convenor: Mr Adrian Tagg
Email: a.tagg@reading.ac.uk
Summary module description:
The study of commercial surveying practices and advanced building pathology.
Aims:
To provide the knowledge for a student to understand the role of the Commercial Surveyor and the identification, diagnosis and remedy of defects to commercial buildings.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module , it is expected that the student will be able to :
. explain the types of survey and the methodology for undertaking these to commercial buildings
. understand the lifecycle of materials used for commercial buildings and the factors affecting this
. understand the legal/technical frameworks associated with advising building owners and investors
. undertake a building inspection and record data collected on site
. propose viable technical solutions for rectifying defects to commercial buildings
. report and present evidence based data collected during a building survey
Additional outcomes:
Students will develop their observational skills used to identify and record site data, they will also enhance their IT skills by use of relevant web resources and databases.
Outline content:
Examination of the types and methodologies for undertaking building inspections;
•The concept of material lifecycles.
•Site investigation and condition assessment.
•Repairing techniques and methods of upgrading fire protection and disabled access to existing buildings.
•Project management and contract administration of maintenance and refurbishment work.
•The specification, planning, budgeting and pricing of maintenance and refurbishment work.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, tutorials, study visits and private study.
Summative Assessment Methods:
| Method |
Percentage |
| Written exam |
100 |
Other information on summative assessment:
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
• where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties for work submitted late, in accordance with the University policy.
where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for the piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
http://www.reading.ac.uk/web/FILES/qualitysupport/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Length of examination:
2 hours
Requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40%
Reassessment arrangements:
Re examination in August/September
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:
Last updated: 31 March 2017