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The broad aim of this module is to develop students’ aptitude and understanding in the practical application of engineering knowledge. In order to achieve this aim the module is made up of a number of components:

• Design classes are aimed at developing students’ understanding of structural mechanics and engineering materials through project work.

• The scenario (group project) aims to build on past experience to apply engineering theory to the design of an engineering project and solve a practical problem.
• The project management classes are intended to provide an introduction to the application of project management techniques to the delivery of large and small civil engineering projects.
• The Construction Skills and Management field course is aimed to give students site working experience and considerations relating to health and safety, construction processes including construction sequences, legal and financial implications of their construction decisions and overall site management.
• Sustainable Infrastructure aims to introduce the implications of climate change, zero carbon agenda and how these impact on engineering design and construction and develop students’ knowledge in life cycle assessment and its application in infrastructure projects

Learning Outcomes:

• To provide students with first-hand experience of the processes involved in the execution of civil engineering projects
• To develop in students an understanding of structural mechanics and engineering materials through project work
• To introduce/extend certain expertise in construction (steel, masonry, timber, precast concrete, detailing, manufacture and assembly, etc.)
• To reinforce students’ understanding of the designer’s roles and responsibilities under the CDM regulations
• Understand the roles of quality control, health and safety, site management and work plans
• To develop an appreciation of certain aspects of the legal, financial and organizational framework relevant to the design, procurement and execution phases of civil engineering projects
• Understanding of security risks in the context of commercial engineering design
• Students will be able to apply specific project management techniques to the delivery of a civil engineering project
• Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion
• Understand that engineers work in complex social, political, cultural and ecological contexts
• Identify the influence of social and political values on engineering projects and decisions
• To introduce the implications of climate change, zero carbon agenda and how these impact on civil engineering and learn life cycle assessment and its application on infrastructure project
• Gain experience of producing a multi-discipline design drawing on knowledge and experience in the fields of structures, architecture, geotechnics, water, environmental, financial, social and political
• Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences and evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used
• Students will work in teams of various sizes and will be tested on their communication skills (writing, drawing and verbal).