To further develop the students’ understanding of construction technology from level four with an emphasis on the technology and servicing of medium-rise and larger span construction.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
1 Communicate an awareness of the various functional and performance requirements of medium-rise and larger span commercial and industrial buildings;
2 demonstrate an understanding of the technical options commonly adopted for constructing, enclosing and servicing larger commercial and industrial buildings;
3 begin to analyse the options and taking a performance-based approach, propose appropriate technical solutions for constructing, enclosing and servicing larger commercial and industrial buildings;
4 begin to recognise the environmental impact of constructing and operating commercial and industrial buildings and measures to mitigate their embodied and operational carbon emissions;
5 begin to understand the key legislation and guidance seeking to minimise the impact of the construction industry on the environment.

Site investigation; foundation types; basement construction; concrete and steel framed structures; the external enclosure; off-site manufacture; waste elimination and management; space configuration; fire protection; heating, cooling and ventilation systems; electricity supply and distribution; combined heat and power (CHP); daylighting and electric lighting; vertical transportation systems; environmental assessment of buildings; passive design.

Lectures, tutorials, seminars and in-class quizzes.

Individual assignment - 50%
LO - 1, 2, 3 & 4
Pass mark - 40%
2000 words.
Substructure, superstructure and enclosure proposal for a commercial building.

Group assignment - 50%
LO - 1, 2, 3 & 4
Pass mark - 40%
3000 words.
Building services proposal for a commercial building.

Nature of FORMATIVE assessment supporting student learning:
In-class tutorial activity and quizzes.