CEM11A-Collaboration, Practice and Innovation A

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 15 [7.5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: CEM11B Collaboration, Practice and Innovation B
Modules excluded: CEM102 Business of Construction CEM103 Project Management: Principles and Practice CEM104 Construction Cost Management: Principles and Practice CEM107 Sustainable Design and Management Principles and Practice CEM150 International Development in Construction
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Dragana Nikolic
Email: d.nikolic@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This is the key integrating module for the MSc Information Management for Design, Construction and Operation programme. It is based on the idea of integrating learning from core programme modules into a personal, coherent view of information management in construction and the built environment. We will investigate the diverse perspectives that different modules bring to this study through two continuous pieces of work running in parallel throughout the programme. This is the key integrating module for the MSc Digital Design and Construction programme. It is based on the idea of integrating learning from core programme modules into a personal, coherent view of digital information management in construction and the built environment. We will investigate the diverse perspectives that different modules bring to this study through two continuous pieces of work running in parallel throughout the programme.

Please note that there are three matching module description forms: CEM110, CEM11A and CEM11B. This is because the A and B versions are the flexible-modular equivalent of the full-time version. The flexible-modular equivalent runs over two years. The only difference between full-time and flexible-modular in relation to assessment is that the assignments for the 40-credit version are split across two years for flexible-modular students into a 15-credit in the first year and a 25-credit version in the second year. The differences in contact hours for these modules relate to the class contact hours.

Aims:

The aim is to explore the changing nature of knowledge and digitally mediated practice in the management, policy and environment of design construction information management. These changes bring new opportunities and challenges for the construction sector. We seek to empower students to have ownership of their own professional development through reflective writing and to apply the lessons from the core modules to a case study of an information management system implementation. This involves reflections on translating theory into practice and provides an opportunity for students to understand their own learning.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate different approaches to issues around information management in construction and to synthesise knowledge, tools and techniques from the core modules of the programme into a coherent intellectual framework. Through the use of reflective writing, students will critique contemporary issues and explore the use of reflection in professional development. Students will apply the principles of clear and concise report writing, verbal presentation andorganisation of written material.

On completion of the module the students should be able to:

• Synthesise knowledge drawn from the other modules studied in the programme, demonstrating the application of engaging theory with practice.


• Analyse individual experiences and identify areas for improvement in practice.


• Evaluate professional competences through observation and evidence related to recognized professionalskills framework.


• Write, communicate and organize reports in a clear, concise and professional manner.

Additional outcomes:

The assignments will give students the opportunity to develop skills in time management and problem solving and enhance the student’s ability to work and learn independently and collaborate in a group. The development of these skills is supported through seminars and tutorials related to the reflective portfolio and to the case study. Assignments and guided reading will enable students to connect inputs from the core modules and form a coherent view of information mana