It has been predicted that, over the coming years, the construction industry will experience major shortages in skilled construction professionals. This top-up course positions you to meet the needs of the industry, honing your ability to work effectively with different construction professionals – such as designers, engineers, building contractors or specialist consultants – at any stage in the lifecycle of a building. This ability is important in an industry that demands an integrated approach to building projects.

With a strong focus on employability, the course develops your understanding of key areas of construction management including contract procurement and risk management; project management; construction economics; emerging technologies; and sustainability.

Why choose this course

• Our Building/Construction courses have student satisfaction ratings of 100% for academic support and 92% for teaching (NSS 2022)
• Work on real-life scenarios and case studies
• Learn from a teaching team with a wealth of industry experience and close collaborative relationships within industry, including both regional and national employers.
• The teaching team’s expertise and contacts bring the latest developments, techniques and technologies into the taught curriculum
• Benefit from specialist presentations and seminars from industry experts including project managers and directors; civil engineers; local authority planners and construction professionals; government agency representatives; professional bodies; and past Bedfordshire Construction graduates who have progressed into senior positions in the industry
• Gain experience of real building projects on site visits, which have recently included visits to individual projects worth over £1bn

Accreditations

• This course has been fully accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), an internationally recognised professional body. On completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to work your way through the CABE membership grades as you move forward with your career, and ultimately to progress to chartered status. Your association with CABE will signify to the industry and the public that you are a competent professional who strives for the highest possible standards.

Course Leader - Dr James Bishop

James is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (FCABE) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

James brings both academic and industrial experience to his role as Senior Lecturer in Construction Management and Building Technology at the University of Bedfordshire.

Units

• Construction Economics (CLD005-3) Compulsory
• Construction Project Management (CLD006-3) Compulsory
• Contract Procurement And Risk Management (CLD003-3) Compulsory
• Emerging Technologies And Sustainability (CLD002-3) Compulsory
• Honours Project (CLD001-3) Compulsory

• *international students are eligible of receiving the VS'S scholarship of 1000GBP