Construction Management

The ideal gateway into a booming sector, this Foundation degree offers a two-year full-time or three-year part-time vocational-based programme for individuals looking to gain a practical introduction to construction management. The course gives you the industry-ready skills and practical experience needed to launch your career in the construction industry. Immerse yourself in hands-on projects; learn from seasoned industry leaders; and explore the full lifecycle from inception, design and planning to construction and demolition. We welcome students from all manner of educational backgrounds so you can apply even if you do not have traditional academic qualifications.

Successful completion automatically qualifies you for registration on our BSc (Hons) Construction Management (top-up), where you can study for a full Honours degree.

Course accreditation

Our Construction Management courses are all fully accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), an internationally recognised professional body. On successful course completion, you have the opportunity to work through the CABE membership grades and ultimately progress to chartered status, signifying you are a competent professional who strives for the highest possible standards.

Facilities and specialist equipment

• Dedicated STEM building with specialist labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces

• High-tech facilities with cutting-edge technology

• Industry-standard equipment such as semi-automatic levels, total stations and a robotic total station as well as various building, surveying, measuring and monitoring equipment

• Advanced machine workshop and product design lab with laser cutting and 3D printing

• Industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit and MATLAB

Career-powered links

We take on work projects and review case studies in close collaboration with leading employers such as Kier and NG Construction.

Your student experience

Prepare yourself for future employment with our hands-on approach, which gives you the practical competencies, technical knowledge and transferable skills needed to kick-start your career in construction.

Thrive under the support of our dedicated academic success tutors and regular contact with your project supervisor.

Learn from industry experts in our interactive demonstrations and seminars, from local authority planners and civil engineers to project managers and local government agency representatives.

Take part in field trips to ground-breaking developments. Past project visits include Thames Tunnel (Silvertown Tunnel), LSE new build, and Luton and Dunstable Hospital.

Our academic team’s wealth of experience and active involvement in industry feeds directly back into their teaching, so you stay up to date with the latest developments in the field.

Course modules

Year 1
Sustainability, environment and construction technology - Develop practical skills in site investigation, and explore different construction techniques and material choices. Academic and computer skills, health and safety – Build transferable skills in written and verbal communication and learn to use specialist software within a construction context. Introduction to construction economics - Understand the wider market forces, economic activities and government policies that influence construction in the UK. Project development and building control – Be able to ensure the construction process meets building-control standards, spotting quality issues and correcting them.

Year 2
Work-based learning A – Construction management and surveying for construction. Human resource management and career development - Approaches to effectively managing human resources in construction. Work-based learning B - Managing people and projects. Building services and project management - Plan, design and install building services, considering regulations, energy conservation, electrical systems, fire safety and more. Construction contracts, measurements and processes - Understand the commercial factors in estimating, measuring and tendering for a project alongside the legal requirements. Building technology – Using your knowledge and skills, explore building technology, such as BIM and COBIE, as well as core construction techniques.

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Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Building Engineers, Chartered Association of