BSc (Hons) Building Surveying Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This module will introduce you to the roles of construction professionals throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. You will research the design, construction and operation of buildings with a particular focus on your chosen discipline, widening your perspective of the processes involved at each stage and the statutory regulations that must be complied with. You will also take part in a residential field course, where you'll work in teams to gain an appreciation of the construction proc

Explore the fundamental principles of building technology and architectural drawing. Through lectures and practical guided workshops, you'll be introduced to the main principles of design and construction of low-rise residential buildings, and the architectural drawing needed to represent technical information.

This module covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers and bituminous materials. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials and evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials through laboratory sessions.

This module will introduce you to environmental science of heat, light and sound in the context of domestic buildings and to building services. You will develop an appreciation of services provision to meet the comfort criteria of domestic buildings and an awareness of smart control and sustainable services design.

Build upon your understanding of building technology and regulations in Building Technology and Design 1. You'll take part in lectures, drawing studios and CADD workshops and apply your knowledge to develop an individual architectural project using hand-drawing. You will learn to use an industry-standard CADD drawing package and develop skills which are essential in professional practice.

This module will introduce you to the equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying. The module will provide you with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and covers a range of surveying topics from basic measurement of heights, distances and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site. As a result of the nature of the content, there is a focus on practical skills with much of the delivery taking place in a pract

This module will explore the relevance of existing and new statutory legislation on health and safety issues relevant to building surveying practice. You will look at the framework of land law, including common law and statutory legislation and the impact on landlord and tenant and the Law of Property Act 1925 on legal estates and interests over land. You'll also learn to appraise the design process and content of related documentation including specifications and schedules of work.

This module will focus on the process of planning projects through the design and construction stages of a low/medium-rise development. Focusing on 'constructability', it will highlight the demands faced by those involved in managing the construction environment and the complex issues that arise when integrating new and more sustainable materials, technologies and construction methods, while ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of those carrying out the production operation.

This module introduces building information modelling (BIM) as a tool in the design and construction management of buildings. You will develop enough theoretical insight and practical skills to be able to use BIM and demonstrate leadership and competence in advocating and enhancing it as a vehicle for cultural change in the construction industry. You will also be able to evaluate and fully utilise BIM options and its advanced features.

This module will take you through the procurement of construction projects and identify the key components of typical contracts. You will cover the process of cost control at macro and micro levels from feasibility stages of projects through design and construction phases, including management of payments, progress and quality and how construction contracts ensure performance by the parties involved.

During this module you will study the distribution, disposal, safety and environmental services required in high-rise and large-scale buildings. The quality of the internal environment will be considered through natural and artificial lighting, acoustics, natural and mechanical ventilation and the risk of condensation. The module will also highlight the current trend in smart and sustainable design.

In this module you will develop the ability to observe and record building detail and condition and identify common building defects. The module comprises a formal lecture programme as well as workshops and practical activities to provide the core skills and knowledge required by building surveying practitioners. Key areas covered include building pathology, defect diagnosis, techniques to measure and survey buildings and maintenance planning.

This module covers the issues that must be addressed when proposing an adaptation of any large-scale residential or commercial building. You will explore the processes involved in adaptation, which include carrying out a pre-adaptation survey to identify any defects and causes, developing a life care plan and a repair strategy for any observed defects, and proposing change of use for a redundant or obsolete building within the constraints of the statutory regulations and market demand.

This module will increase your range and depth of knowledge and professional competencies in determining and responding to a client's requirements over property-related matters. You will study topics including survey writing, legal advice, project management, property development and management, alterations to buildings and defect analysis.

This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake an independent research programme on a subject of particular interest to you. You will be able to study a specific aspect of the course to a far greater depth than would be possible in any taught module and gain the experience of planning, undertaking and writing up a research study that will culminate in a final assessment.

This module will provide you with a framework of knowledge in health and safety risk and cost and financial risk analysis at various levels of activity so that you can make informed judgements and recommendations regarding business and project performance. It will also give you a thorough understanding of the appropriate decision-making tools for managing people and organisations.

Providing a problem-solving scenario for you to develop individual responses while working in a group, the focus of this module is to identify a feasible plan to a complex project. This will demonstrate the best trade-offs on time, cost and performance, bearing in mind the need for health, safety and welfare, and the 'constructability' of the proposal. You will also learn to use computers to produce plans using sophisticated industry-led software.

Environmental impact assessment [EIA] is an important phase in the implementation of a development, whether that is a pipeline, housing development, the Olympic park or the proposed HS2 railway. In this module, you will examine the policies and practice behind EIA and the techniques and methodologies designed to consider the environmental consequences of activities. Although focused on UK practice, the module considers the evolution of environmental assessment both in the UK and globally.

This module will highlight the demand that construction places on finite resources and the necessity to build in a sustainable manner. You will study how building design, procurement, materials and methods of construction are related to buildings solutions at both national and international level. You'll also evaluate and critically appraise benchmarks for sustainable construction.