911±¬ÁÏÍø

Module description

This module builds on BCPM0035 by focusing on the front-end strategic definition of projects and the associated management topics from the perspectives of the different organisations involved, most prominently the client.

The primary focus is on how we organise the front end and set up the project/programme for delivery and on into operations. The lectures will cover topics related to managing and organising the front end and the tutorials will use case studies to apply the topics covered in the lectures.

Module aim

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the front-end development stage of projects. it has a particular focus on the role of clients who sponsor and commission projects.

Students are introduced to the strategy/business context of construction projects and their sponsorship and management from different perspectives, most prominently the client, including project success (or failure) and benefits realisation and connected with forecasting and issues of optimism bias.

It covers the broader range of issues to be managed in project definition (i.e., Requirements, Briefing, Design, Stakeholders, Value and Risk, Human Resources), the role of project leadership and the role of governance and assurance through the life of the project.

Learning on the module involves a combination of (1) pre-class study carried out by the students independently and (2) Lecture Forums and (3) Tutorials in which the learning activities and resources perused by the students are discussed with lecturers and tutors.

Lecture Forums and Tutorials will draw on a variety of content provided to students in advance (e.g., as pre-recorded presentations, PowerPoint slides, readings). Students must peruse this material in preparation of the sessions so that they can take part in interactive discussion

Learning outcomes

After taking this module the student should be able to:

• Critically appraise and evaluate the roles and techniques in initiating programmes and projects;
• Select and justify the appropriate front-end processes and practices to set and achieve programme/project objectives;
• Select relevant governance and assurance processes to measure the performance of programmes/projects.

Module content (topics)

1. From Enterprise to Project Strategy
2. Defining the Problem and Developing Requirements
3. Scope, Outputs, Outcomes and Benefits
4. Managing Stakeholders
5. Governing and Assuring the Project
6. Managing Design
7. Managing Risk & Uncertainty
8. Managing Value
9. Managing Human Resource