International Construction

University of Reading

Course Description

  • Course Name

    International Construction

  • Host University

    University of Reading

  • Location

    Reading, England

  • Area of Study

    Business Administration, Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    5
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4

  • Overview

    Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering
    Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
    Level:6
    Terms in which taught: Spring term module
    Pre-requisites:
    Non-modular pre-requisites:
    Co-requisites:
    Modules excluded:
    Module version for: 2014/5
    Module Convenor: Prof Roger Flanagan
    Email: r.flanagan@reading.ac.uk
    Summary module description:
    An examination of the organisation and structure of the world?s construction market, including the size, employment statistics and the scope of work, in addition a review of the organisation of the major international construction and design companies, that will also explore the key differences when buying design and construction services around the world.
    Aims:
    To provide the knowledge and understanding necessary to examine the organisation and structure of the world?s construction market, as well as be able to review the organisation of the major international construction and design companies and the way that they operate.Have an understanding of the regulatory framework and the codes and standards used in international construction.
    Assessable learning outcomes:
    Identifying how the social and political environments shape the way that the construction industry operates in any country.
    Awareness of the different approaches to buying design and construction in the international market
    Explaining how the European, North American and Japanese construction industries
    work and their different methods of procurement.
    Ensuring that students think globally and act locally.
    Identification of the drivers and issues that impact the international engineering and construction market.
    Understanding the importance of compliance with the UN Global Compact.
    Additional outcomes:
    Group presentation enhances the development of oral skills and team working.
    Outline content:
    The organisation and structure of the world's construction market, including the size, employment statistics, the scope of work.
    The organisation of the major international construction and design companies.
    The key difference when buying design and construction services around the world.
    A detailed investigation of the European, North American and Japanese construction industries. Looking at how cost, speed, quality, safety and labour relations are managed. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the three markets.
    Construction in the developing markets of Asia, Africa and South America.Focusing on the emerging market of China, and the behaviour of Chinese companies .
    Strategies for entry into a market including take-overs, mergers, and strategic alliances.
    Maintaining competitive advantage for companies. What differentiates winners from losers.
    Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
    Lectures, Tutorials and Private Study
    Contact hours:
    Spring
    Lectures 20
    Tutorials 10
    Guided independent study 70
    Total hours by term 100.00
    Total hours for module 100.00
    Summative Assessment Methods:
    Method Percentage
    Written exam 100
    Other information on summative assessment:
    Formative assessment methods:
    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.
    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:
    One two-hour examination
    Requirements for a pass:
    A mark of 40%
    Reassessment arrangements:
    Re-examination in August/ September
    Last updated: 8 October 2014

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