Construction has three stages: pre-construction in which design, costs and feasibility are finalised; construction, when the work is undertaken; and post-construction, which covers subsequent operation and maintenance.

By studying FdSc Construction Management course at ARU, you’ll gain insight and understanding of these key stages.

You’ll also explore the processes involved throughout the built asset life-cycle. These range from building design and technology, to resource management (people, materials and equipment), project administration and stakeholder engagement as carried out within regulatory, legal, economic and social contexts – all with reference to the latest developments in digital technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Put your learning to the test on site visits and in our specialist facilities, including site-standard surveying equipment and a dedicated computer suite offering the latest in CAD, project management and financial software. We also have labs for geotechnics, hydraulics, structures, engineering materials and concrete-testing.

As well as practical construction know-how, our part-time Construction Management course also focuses on communication, numerical, IT, teamwork, analytical and problem-solving, and self-management skills. You’ll learn to predict and analyse potential problems in building, and to create workable and economic solutions.