BSc (Hons) Quantity 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

In this module, which builds on the key skills of quantity surveying, you will develop your knowledge of commercial management of contracts including contract procedures. You will learn about establishing a contract and contract mechanisms, cost evaluation and cost reporting, the role of both contractor's and client's quantity surveyors and accounting principle.

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.

This module teaches the core skills and knowledge needed to create cost estimates at various stages of building design. You'll learn how to use data, analyse cost estimates, and prepare a detailed bill of quantities for domestic and commercial buildings. The course covers takeoff, measurement and estimating, along with the importance of using a standardised approach to measuring. You'll also get an introduction to cost-estimating software like Cubit and CostX.

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.

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.

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.

This module will give you a detailed understanding of quantity surveying professional practice, including engineering measurement, procurement, value, finance, safety, risk, quality and effective use of resources. You will study a project and produce a report for a client that offers best cost solutions while considering social, economic and environmental constraints over the project's lifecycle.

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.

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.

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.