Site Management 1

This module provides a broad overview and understanding of the processes and procedures used to manage the construction site. The module focuses on the key site management areas of planning, programming, procurement, waste management, health & safety management, Sub contractor management, plant management and quality control.

1. Describe the broad range of planning and programming tools used on a construction site and select appropriate tools to suit  situational requirements and apply the tools to work specific problems.

2. Discuss management systems appropriate to construction site management and detail best practice administrative procedures  for the efficient  management of sub-contractors including selection methods.

3. Provide an overview of the health and safety legislative requirements pertaining to the construction industry and the site  manager. Apply practical health and safety procedures including risk assessment and development of safe systems of work.

4. Describe the factors impacting on the efficiency of construction plant and detail a strategic framework within which plant  options may be considered.

5. Describe the role of the site manager in promoting quality on the construction site and detail the organisation and procedures  applicable to basic quality assurance systems.

6. Provide an overview of the need to prevent, minimise and reuse construction and demolition waste.

7. Develop appropriate  plans and systems for Site Waste Management Planning (SWMP).

8. Detail procedures for the efficent procurement and management of materials on site, describe the various procurement  strategies which may be adopted.

9. Outline a range of current developments in the field of construction site management, indicating how these developments may  potentially affect the role of the site manager. Modern methods of construction, digitalisation, process improvement, sustainability.