BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment

KEY FACTS

Title
BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment
Course type
Full-time (Part-time route available)
Duration
3 years (optional placement)
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
School
School of Architecture, Design and Environment
UCAS codes
Institution P60
Course K255
Location
Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment

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Course summary

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and highly rated by our students, this high value-for-money course is one of the most innovative of its type. Its focus on the environmental and sustainability performance of buildings means there’s strong demand for our graduates from leading national and international companies.

“Environment is taking a front seat in Client's considerations on green field and brownfield sites in tandem with Health and Safety. Students should never underestimate the importance of its standing in modern construction.”
Darren A. BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment
Graduate Project Manager ROK Group

"During a graduate scheme interview in which I was asked to prepare and present a 5 minute talk on how young professionals should ingrain sustainable thinking to their activities. I was offered the job from 29 other candidates applying for the position. I graduated with a first class honours and have had the world at my feet ever since."
JH: BRE Global: 2008 BSE graduate and environmental consultant with BRE

If you want a rewarding, well paid career in the construction and management of buildings, this forward-looking course should be number one on your list. Considered one of the best in the country, its strengths include its unique focus on sustainability and the excellent employer links developed by the course tutors for their students. Globally, Construction Management is an important and popular professional field which will involve you in the effective overseeing of major development projects in UK and overseas.

This course is offered by the Environmental Building Group, part of the School of Architecture, Design & Environment.

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Course highlights

This course offers a number of key strengths that deliver outstanding value-for money for our students:

A thorough preparation for work
The sustainability theme, which increasingly offers our graduates an vital edge in the graduate job market
Independently assessed teaching excellence delivered by a dedicated, multiple award winning delivery team.
Over 15 years experience in sustainable construction education; probably the strongest pedigree in the UK.
A strong focus on how to reduce the impact of construction on our environment in terms of energy use, waste, pollution and habitat disruption through new developments like the Code for Sustainable homes.
High levels of interaction with practising professionals through guest lectures, project appraisals, and professional guidance
The course focuses on the development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes construction managers require to deliver successful and sustainable building projects. Businesses are increasingly aware that the environment and factors connected with sustainability have become a major issue
The development of management expertise is a strong theme on this programme with attention paid to effective communication, team management, process management and practical construction site organization and management
On this course you will be exposed to a wide variety of innovative and exciting teaching methods including contact sessions including seminars, workshops, presentations, lab practicals, individual and group ‘real’ professional projects, research. Teaching methods include the use of bespoke learning packs, trips, field work and intensive ‘values’ training as undertaken by industry professionals.

Professional accreditation

Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), leading to Chartered Building/Construction Professional status, and the Association of Building Engineers.

What the students say

"Since graduating from the Plymouth University with BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment I have been successfully employed on a Graduate Development Scheme in Site Management with ISG plc. I was honoured and extremely grateful to receive a graduation prize award from Hay's in recognition of my academic achievements. I would also like to extend this gratitude to the University of Plymouth and the academic staff that provided me with endless support and guidance throughout my University studies."
James Yorke; 2011 BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment graduate

“I am now working in a Site Management role for a Principal Contractor in London. However, the breadth of subjects taught on the course have allowed me to spend time fulfilling other roles such as Assistant Contracts Manager and BREEAM / Code for Sustainable Homes Coordinator. I would recommend the course to anyone looking to enter the construction industry."
MM, 2009 BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment graduate

“The lecturers have a great deal of expertise and enthusiasm for their individual fields. With the construction industry being forced to embrace sustainability, my education in the field has come in very useful and gives Plymouth students a competitive edge in the job market.”
Malcolm, 2009 BSc (Hons) Construction Management and the Environment graduate

Expert Staff

A course is only as good as the staff delivering it.
At Plymouth we have an outstanding team of accessible research-active lecturing staff to help you on your journey to graduation and career success. In 2011/2012 our staff includes:

Former Europe/North Africa chair of CB Richard Ellis, one of the largest and most prestigious global property consultancies.
The former Learning and Development Manager for Davis Langdon LLP, one of the UK’s top construction and surveying consultancies
The former Group Innovation Manager of Countryside Properties, a major national developer of eco homes and housing
In addition, you will benefit from the industry-based research our staff carry out in the fields of construction management, modern methods of construction, building performance simulation, low carbon buildings, sustainable construction education, research informed teaching, surveying law and more.
At Plymouth, we are proud that the expertise of our staff is accessible to our students. That expertise rubs off; it is not unusual for our students to publish joint papers with staff on research arising from final year student dissertations. Ask us for more details.

Oustanding employability

Despite the recession, Plymouth students are enjoying real employment successes, including in 2011, such as*:

1st out of 800 applicants to gain a surveying trainee post with global surveyors CBRE
Five trainee and placement posts with international contractors ISG Pearce Construction
Two 12 month placements with House of Commons Estates
Graduate manager with BAM construction
Graduate surveyor with Malcolm Hollis (National Building Surveyors)
Two graduate and placement surveying positions with global consultancy E C Harris
One placement at the Shard, London‘s most exciting new tower development.

Prospects are good. This year will see the number of our students on paid placement years double since 2010.

Builing Surveying and the Environment and Environmental Construction Surveying all offered by Environmental Building Group