Why choose this course?
This course aims to meet the growing need within the built environment sector for professionals with a thorough understanding of the management of the demolition process. The focus on following the process through the full spectrum of demolition of projects makes this course unique. As a student you will experience a combination of structured learning with problem-based scenarios and research that will develop your capabilities for critical thinking, argument, creativity and encourage your innovation All of which are brought into the practical decision making processes encountered in typical projects.
This course will enable you to appraise, analyse and evaluate the art and science of demolition management covering the areas of strategy, control, technical, commercial, legal, financial and organisational issues. You will reflect on and make cases for the integration of the technical (hard) and social (soft) management styles required within the context of strategic and operational demolition projects.
This flexible course can enable the use of individual modules as part of Continuous Professional Development courses offered by the University and its partners.
Work, lead and manage within an effective demolition project team environment whilst analysing and recognising the contributions of individuals.
Apply numerical, statistical and quantitative skills within the planning and control of demolition projects in order to evaluate key issues which impact on project performance.
Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of skills and media appropriately.
Take responsibility for and organise your own learning through self-management and independent study and continue to advance your own knowledge and understanding of Demolition Management, developing new skills to a high level.
Appraise critique and evaluate the advantages of the art and science of effective and efficient demolition project management within a variety of strategic and operational contexts.
By the end of the course you will have acquired knowledge through academic, industral and practical research and applied solutions to a range of complex issues, adopting suitable approaches to problem solving and decision making.