Building Department Course Descriptions - Faculty Of Environmental Sciences

BLD 700: Programme and Use of Computer (3 Units)

Programming of BASIC, Introduction to other programming languages; Practical experience of terminal, microcomputer, graphical display and files; Use of database and spread sheet programme for microcomputer aided drawings. Application of computer to Building.

BLD 710: Economics of Construction Industry (3 Units)

Micro and Macro-Economic Introduction. Concepts of Value, Cost and Price DevelopmentEconomics and the construction Industry. Demand and Supply as it affects construction Business Economics. Theory of the firm. Pricing Behaviour in the construction industry. Business forecasting. Risk Analysis.

BLD 712: Quantitative Analysis (3 Units)

The theory and application of replacements; queuing theory; linear programming and decision theory; nature and scope, the place and effectiveness of operation; research within an organisation, mathematical model, building and simulation

BLD 711: Management of Design and Construction (3 Units)

The objective of this course is to provide adequate knowledge on the theory and practice of design and construction of buildings. Design methods and production processes, Production Methods and processes on the Building sites. The influence of large unskilled labour on Design and Construction Methodologies. Reshaping the value judgment of design and production terms in the construction industry

BLD 713: Research Method and Construction Statistic (3 Units)

Development of elementary statistical presentation and analysis of a practical situation into interpretation and forecasts into designed to assist control of work systems and to explain variances. Collection, organisation and analysis of data. Distribution Theory. Statistical inference; estimation and significance, Application to quality control and control charts; sampling scheme. Concept of regression and correlation as applied to problems involving multivariate. Analysis of variance, association and contingency. Time dependent processes; time series and forecasting.

BLD 716: Independent Studies (3 Units)

Candidates are expected identify anyproblem within the built environment; carry out a thorough investigation with intention of providing solution to the identified problem; deliver at least one seminar on a specific aspect of the construction industry; and the manuscript must be in an acceptable journal format for the topic under investigation.

BLD 715: Project Planning and Programming (3 Units)

Pre-tender planning, construction methodology/method statement. Short- and long-term planning, scheduling techniques. Utilizing the estimating skills to compute duration of each construction element. Application of CPM and PERT in construction planning. Time management in construction processers. Programming construction projects; Use of Microsoft project in construction planning and control; calculation and working out contract duration. Construction resource management.

BLD 717: Contract Administration and Strategy (3 Units)

Principle and techniques of cost control during the course of a contract, Valuation for interim payment; financial statement; variation and other adjustments of materials and workmanship, defect liability, statutory notices insurance, contractualclaims, bankruptcy, liquidated damages. Contract strategy, analysis, procurement methods and the client risks

BLD 747 – Introduction to Financial Management (3 Units)

The nature and purpose of finance management: sources of finance and capital for industry; determination of form of capital, control of capital, determination of investment policies, use of budgetary and marginal control techniques. Finance and the formation of construction business. Construction and interpretation of Accounts and Balance Sheets. Management’s responsibility for provision for depreciation and asset replacement. Financial statement and reports. Inter-firm comparison.

BLD 723: Risk and Value Management (3 Units)

Introduction to Risk Management, Forms of risk associated with construction; Source of risk, risk identification and classification, risk analysis, risk allocation and response and response, implication of risk on construction project performance; value management and value engineering

BLD 728: Construction Marketing (3 Units)

Construction marketing management – Product planning and development, marketing strategy in construction industry, marketing research in construction.Marketing function – Pricing policies and profitability, Channels of distributions. Finance function- construction organisation capital structure, construction Finance Market.Construction marketing environment. Environmental variable in construction marketing

BLD 721: Construction and Industrial Law (3 Units)

The Legal system with particular reference to construction. The Law of Contract emphasizing the ICE, JCT and SFBCN form of contract. Contract of Employment Laws, Trade Unions, Welfare and Safety Arbitration, Building and Civil Engineering Contract procedure.

BLD 721: Site management and Practice (3 Units)

Nature of construction project, effective and productive construction, the effect of technology. Site layout, site documentation, Site Organisation; safety and health issues on site; Measures for addressing accidents in site

BLD 727: Construction Business management (3 units)

Nature and purpose of business, scope of business, Business ownership: Sole proprietorship, partnership and company, public and private, corporative and multinationals, Business combination. Production: meaning and factors of productions, plant and location layout, production planning and c control, finance of business, capital structure. Method and sources of finance. Business environment, financial market, management of Construction Company, professionals practice and ethics, Professionalism and commercialism.

BLD 719: Project (6 units)

A research project will be presented in the form of a report under the guidance of an appointed internal supervisor.

BLD 742: Human Resource Management (3 units)

An Introduction to administrative practices and industrial relations. Basic factors which determine the effectiveness of human performance in the industry: physical, emotional and intellectual; social, economic and organizational. Criteria of effective performance by the management and by labour in the construction industry. Organizational socialization, organizational psychology, sources of recruitment, methods of selection and assessment for various types of employees, interviewing techniques.

BLD 722: Project Management (3 units)

The overall management of a construction project from inception to completion by clients, consultants and contractors of the construction industry. The content also includes Project planning and control, project organization, project supervision, productivity techniques, control information and materials supply and control.

BLD 724: Principles of Construction Management (3 units)

The syllabus is intended to provide an insight into the general concepts, principles and theories of management, involving study depth combined with considerable reading. Syllabus extract include: Traditional ideas about management and organization; more recent research and developments. The purpose of industry in society; economic and social objective of business and industrial organizations. The nature and functions of management and direction; analyzed. The formulation, execution and review of policy. The organization and its environment. People in organization-roles and status, conflicts and relationships. Decision making, enquiry and investigation.

BLD 725: Advanced Building Services (3 Units)

Study of the application of engineering sciences to air conditioning comfort, acoustical control, plumbing demand illumination design, power requirement and vertical transportation in buildings.

BLD 724: Principles of Project management (3 Units)

Introduction to principles of project management, planning and programming, procurement budgeting and estimation, project control, quality management, risk management, project appraisal, project completion report.

BLD 745: Sustainable Building (3 Units):

The concept of sustainability: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Construction, Principles of sustainable construction – the tripod and others, Sustainable Building Materials, Sustainable Building Design, Eco-building and Bioclimatic Design, Codes for sustainable building and infrastructure.

BLD 810: Building Economics and Industrial Organization (2 Units)

The importance of economics in construction management is covered in this course Business Objective: the allocation of resources; market mechanism. Demand theory, indifference analysis, Supply, Production function, costs. Models of market behaviour; monopoly competition, discriminating monopoly, Imperfect competition, behavioural theories, Factor marks: the remuneration of factors of production definition and measurement of National income. The circular flow of income, consumption, serving investment. Fluctuating in general and building activity. The role of money, interest rates, inflation, International trade government economic policy, government intervention location of fabrication and assembly, transport costs scale of economic activity, comparison between construction and other industries. Integrated, diversification mergers; legislation restrictive practices, experience in construction industry. The structure of and communication within the construction industry, implication for cost, quality and growth of output

BLD 811: Building Project Finance (3 Units)

Introduction to financial accounting, examination and analysis of source of funding for financing working capital and other real estate transactions. Investment analysis with particular reference to construction projects. Management, serving and repayment of loans; methods of loan renegotiations and rescheduling, Policy and decision making as it relates to financial management; Example hiring/buying/ leasing plant and equipment’ making and buying building material and products. Marketing Construction Products: Urban Development Financing etc.

BLD 812: Quantitative Method (3 Units)

The theory and application of replacements, queuing theory, linear programming and decision theory: Nature and scope, the place and effectiveness of operational research within an organization; mathematical model building and simulation technique.

BLD 813: Construction Plant and Equipment (2 Units)

The importance of construction equipment in the production of buildings. Typical construction equipment, classifications, Performance and their relative cost advantage. Plant and Equipment Management Selection brands mode of acquisition and use, operation maintenance and safety measures. The annual cost, depreciation replacement and scraping of construction equipment. Influence of tax on buying of new equipment; the development of appropriate basic equipment for the development countries.

BLD 814: Construction Logistics and Estimating (3Units)

Cost control at all level of the construction process: traditional, estimating of building works and suggestion for improvement; introduction to method analysis and cost estimating for general construction projects; tendering and bidding strategies; the use of statistical concept of probability in forecasting cost of project and bidding strategies.

BLD 815: Work Study Applied to Building (2 Units)

Introduction to Workers Preference and Productivity Studies, Time Study- Principle, Procedures and Applications, Work Measurement Principles Procedures and difficulties and prospects of job evaluation and value engineering investigation of alternatives financial and non-financial incentives; workers attitudes.

BLD 816: Independent Studies I (2 Units)

Candidates are required to deliver at least one seminar on a specific aspect of the construction industry; the manuscript will be in an acceptable journal format for the topic under investigation.

BLD 826: Independent Studies II (2 Units)

Candidates are required to deliver at least one seminar on a specific aspect of the construction industry; the manuscript will be in an acceptable journal format for the topic under investigation.

BLD 817: Advanced Managements Studies (2 Units)

Manpower management, Industrial relations as a fact of management. Main areas in industrial relations, Negotiation of incomes and conditions of employment agreements. Procedures for avoiding disputes. Joint consultative arrangements Fringe benefits state private and collective. Negotiation procedures. The role of the government in industrial relations. Conciliation and arbitration in the prevention and settlement of trade disputes. Dismissals procedures. Selection or redundancy procedures, statutory tribunals for safeguarding rights of individual recognition of trade unions, organization and manpower planning. Manpower inventory and forecasting of requirement. Career planning Manpower delegation, recruitment and selection, marketing research: the purpose and scope of marketing research. The major variables. Types of study. Advertising research: Leadership surveys, impact measurement. Sales forecasting: simple regression analysis, multiple factor analysis.

BLD 818: Construction Health and Safety (2 Units)

Accidents in construction site: Basic causes and prevention. OH&S regulations. Health and safety committee: General duties of employers, employees and manufacturers. First Aid.Investigation, reporting and recording of incidents. Safety measures during various stages of construction works. Ergonomics.

BLD 819: Management Information System (3 Units)

Examine how modern information and communication technologies (ICTs) are transforming our world, and analyze what Management Information Systems (MISs) are and how do they fit within the overall ICTs environment. Discuss how companies obtain their MISs, by either purchasing ready-made packages or by bespoke development, and explore the alternative offered by open systems.
The Communications revolution – Distributed Information Systems: Discuss how the trend towards globalization and continuous connectivity drives the need for distributed MISs supported by Telecommunication Networks. Explore the various types of networks and distributed MISs Architectures.Data, Databases, Big Data: Data is the raw material upon which information is built. Discuss the role played by data (and, particularly, data structure) in MISs, and analyze the Database Management Systems used to manage data. We shall then explore the fast-evolving landscape of Big Data.Integrated Information Systems (ERP) and Integrated Business Processes:Integrated Information Systems are the “top predators” at the apex of the MIS world. We will introduce students to the concept of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and their relationship with Integrated Business Processes.Implementing and customizing ERPs and other major MISs. Who adapts to whom?Implementing an ERP is a major project. It generally requires either modifying current business practices (through Business Process Reengineering) or customizing the ERP system. Discuss the challenges this implies.MISs in decision-making:The role of MISs in information-driven decision-making. Decision Support Systems (DSSs) and the analytics used in Big Data environments. Management Information System implementation at Construction Project.

BLD 820: Advanced Management in Construction (3 Units)

This course introduces the student to the theory of Management and Business Management in general, information retrieval; and management, management objective and office procedure, production methods and control Financial accounting and control of funds, Building Contracts and procedures, tendering and bidding, Forecasting and Planning the use of statistical concepts of probability. It also covers areas of Plant Management and Construction equipment cost analysis, Personnel management, Industrial Relations both at site and office administration, building management and influence of economic factors, and communication within the construction industry.

BLD 821: Design and Construction Methodologies (3 Units)

BLD 822: Building Maintenance Technology (3 Units)

Forms of changes in building. Decay, changes in appearance, weather foreign attacks etc., the mechanisms and processes of the changes. Methods for maintaining physical stability influence of environmental factors: construction detailing as tool against premature failures; tolerance and standards. Performance testing and durability prediction case studies on service performance of buildings. Quantitative studies. Maintenance as an extension of design methods.

BLD 823: Principles and Practices of Maintenance (2 Units)

Analysis of maintenance works in selected organizations. Structure of the maintenance strategies and management. Relevant laws relating to building Maintenance. Direct labour and building maintenance contract. Maintenance economics and control systems, supervision of operations. Professional standards to management of residential, commercial and industrial properties; leasing and tenancy terms. Structure survey practice. The management of public properties.

BLD 824: Environmental Studies (2 Units)

This course covers environmental considerations in planning, design and management of projects and health issues in a work environment.; Environmental Sustainability and Human Values: Human Use of Earth, Human Values and Environmental Problems, Environmental Justice, An Overall Plan for Sustainable Living; Risk Analysis and Environmental Hazards: A Perspective on Risks, Environmental Hazards, Health Effects of Pollutants, Precautionary Principle; Solid and Hazardous Waste: Solid Waste, Reducing Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Managing Hazardous Waste, Waste management; Air and Air Pollution: Types and Sources of Air Pollution, Effects of Air Pollution, Controlling Air Pollutants, Indoor Air Pollution; and Environmental Impact Assessment.

BLD 856: Building Codes and Regulations (2 Units)

A review of codes and regulation from planning control and application viewpoints – National codes, States Codes, Local and other regulating agencies of relevance to the construction industry. Special studies in fire health, safety, materials specification etc. standards and standard’s setting; criteria for setting standards; and the practically of some known standards

BLD 859: Strategic Facilities Management (2 Units)

Evaluating the applications of contemporary facilities management; Drawing comparison between reactive and proactive approaches to facilities management; Discussing in-house and outsourcing issues; Distinguishing between least cost facilities and best value facilities management; and Overview of facility management and the development of the profession and practices.

BLD 830: Built Asset Information Management (3 Units)

The role of information in the decision-making process; on-line and in-house information; cost and benefits; Integration and Control of existing systems; professional, financial, legal and human resource implications, newly emerging system; potential impact and working practices, including developments, Internet technology; Spatial information systems and effective communication.

BLD 831: Law and Contract Systems (3 Units)

BLD 832: Human Resources Management (2 Units)

Understanding Organizations; Organizational Culture, Employee motivation and human relations; Manpower Planning, recruitment, selection and engagement of personnel; Education and training, safety health and welfare, industrial relations.

BLD 833: Advanced Facility Management (3 Units)

This course introduces the student to the theory of Management and Business Management in general information retrieval, management objective and office procedure, production methods and control; Financial accounting and control of funds; Building Contracts and procedures, tendering and bidding; Forecasting and Planning; The use of statistical concepts of probability. It also covers areas of Plant Management and Construction equipment cost analysis, Personnel management, Industrial Relations both at site and office administration, building management and influence of economic factors, and communication within the construction industry.

BLD 834: Project Risk Management(2 Units)

Sources of Risks; Identification and classification of risks; Quantification of risk; Different method of risks analysis:

Probability theory
Sensitivity analysis

Monte Carlo simulation

Utility theory

Risk allocation; and Response to risk in projects (risks transfer, sharing retention, avoidance)

BLD 854: Construction Management Practice (2 Units)

Design management understanding design process, client briefing, design control and approvals. Value engineering, project formulation; Project delivery systems traditional method, design and build, management contracting, construction management, BOOT, partnering; Principles of buildability and constructability; Performance management; Planning and scheduling techniques, network diagram etc; Productivity studies, project monitoring and evolution; Re-engineering construction of lean construction; and Sustainability and safety

BLD 835: Facilities Design and Procurement(2 Units)

The design team and project implementation plan; Project controls; Detail design and Engineering; Different procurement methods; Project schedules; Control services and procedures; Work Breakdown (WBS) documentation and Requisition; Material and Cost control procedures; Quality Assurance and Control; Steps to be considered when faced with business needs; Project development and procurement (Conception, Design, Construction and Operation).

BLD 836: Facilities Management Systems (3 Units)

Core competence and scope of facilities management; Strategic facilities planning and operational management; Change management in relation to work process and space; setting performance criteria. Organisational of Facility Management services : relationship between organisational aims and FM strategy ; Management of in-house and out –sourced functions ( Service Specification, Service Level Agreements- SLAS, Performance Monitoring etc.) ; Procurement and contract for FM, supports services, relevant legislation(Fort, TUPE, Contract law); negotiation management and techniques. Quality Management and Self-appraisal (base line assessment and Benchmarking). Comparative studies of European practice; Building performance / post – occupancy evaluation.

BLD 837: Facilities Management and Organisational Procedures (2 Units)

The course is intended to expose the students to the concept of FM as coordination or interaction between buildings, work process and peoples; It deals with environmental and energy issues, organisational cultures and contract management, security and space allocation, cost and catering; its intends to get best values from buildings for organisational purposes; It views FM to includes support services, outside the core business of the organisation e.g. leases and negotiation, building services, engineering and maintenance, janitorial and security service, graphical and repro-graphical services, office services, budget and control, IT, voice and data purchasing and contract negotiation.

BLD 838: Space Design and Management (3 Units)

This course introduces student to the planning and management of space in design; Concept of briefing and design as iterative process; Building requirement and managing change; Layout types, implications and space needs; Methodology for regenerative framework; Designing for harmony with space; Drivers for developmental process principles of space design

BLD 839: Research Methodology (2 Units)

It is considered that most students should already have some basic knowledge of this subject. Their studies should be extended to include how the researcher proceeds about his work (research process) including the research setting, problem identification. Technical structure, reporting and general presentation. It is envisaged that a substantial amount of new issues in research should be introduced. Nature of research and project studies for technological and management problems. Use of computer spreadsheets for compiling, analyzing and presentation data; analyzing problems and identifying research topics; Qualitative research methods, participant observation, unstructured interviewing, documents; use of case studies in research methods. Works undertaken under computing and application of advanced statistics for data analysis should be demonstrated with examples, exercises and case studies as well as Report writing and presentation skills.

BLD 857: Building Services Management (2 Units)

Building economics and energy management: Building economics and life cycle analysis of theBSE systems. Building utility and energy management systems. Facilities Management: Facility management models and systems; strategic facilitymanagement; user need evaluation; procurement; building utility and energy management; case studies. Asset Management and Maintenance: decision making techniques; inventory control; resourcemanagement; computerized maintenance; maintenance effectiveness; procurement

BLD 858: International Construction Management (3 Units)

Economic development patterns and the industry; Multinational Enterprises (MNE) theory and its application to international construction; Financing and management of International projects; International Construction and/in developing countries; Development of Construction Management Skills in developing countries. Institutional dimensions.

BLD 840: Work Place Health and Safety Management(3 Units)

Management of indoor environment; The concept of safe and secured buildings; Health and Safety performance mandate including portable water, sanitary space, fire safety, emergency lighting, secure design, building system, material and condition, pedestrian and vehicular traffic; Issues such as indoor air quality, Sick Building Syndrome, electrical safety, fall protection, ergonomics (Muscular-Skeletal Disorder) and accident prevention should be discussed in detail; Student should learn how to maintain balance of operational, technical and physical safety procedures; Effective secured building design should involve implementing counter measure to deter, detect, delay, and responds to attack of human aggression.

BLD 841: Advanced Structural Analysis (3 Units)

Deformation due to shear; Application of matrix methods for analysis of long span structures, arches, portal shells etc., Introduction to analysis of structure subject to dynamic loading systems and to elastic stability of structures. Introduction to structural dynamics.

BLD 842: Advanced Structural Designs (3 Units)

Structural design in steel, concrete, masonry, timber and non-conventional materials review of recent and proposed design codes with their philosophy, justification and short-comings structures for earthquake and impulsive loads. Design topics chosen from such options as cable structures, bridges. Tubular construction, box girder, cranes, lattice towers space frames sandwich construction, and shells depending on the field of experience of candidates.

BLD 843: Foundation Design and Soil mechanics(3 Units)

Review of site investigation processes, soil tests and general principles of foundation design. Rock classification, types and their engineering characteristics.Preliminary operations to foundation construction.Rafts and Basements (Box foundation); Piers and Cassion Foundation; Pile Foundation – driving equipments and construction methods.Shoring and underpinning. Protection of foundation structures against attack by soil and ground water agents

BLD 844: Advanced Concrete Design(3 Units)

Advanced topics in reinforced concrete design using ultimate strength. Deflections and shear strength calculations under different loading conditions of beams, columns, slabs etc. compression members; Two-way slab, flat slab, Torsion; Composite construction; Introduction to pre-stressed concrete, special problems in design.

BLD 845: Advanced Building Construction Technology (3 Units)

Beams and column structures, Frame structure, Foundations retaining walls structures, Two-dimensional roofing systems plates, membranes shell, folded plates, space grids, precast and prefabricated structures, Industrialized building systems.

BLD 846: Steel Designs (3 Units)

Compression members; Design of columns and effect of shear; Bending of unsymmetrical sections; Design for torsion and backing. Thin web plate girders. Beam column steel frame Design and the unstiffened light gauge steel elements.

BLD 861: Thermodynamics and Aerodynamics of Buildings (2 Units)

Modes of heat transfer and effects of wind on buildings: dynamics and steady heat flow, units of measurements, thermal characteristics of various building materials, the action of wind on pressure pattern around buildings, design methodology, field measurement

BLD 863: Introduction to Energy Management (2 Units)

BLD 865: Ventilation & Air-conditioning (2 Units)

Ventilation systems, types of fans and air filter, fundamental properties of air and water vapour mixtures, air conditioning process, solar energy, refrigeration processes, automatic controls, airflow in ducts, high velocity systems

BLD 867: Lighting & Electrical Services (2 Units)

Theory of light propagation, estimation of daylight in buildings, calculation of illuminance and luminance in interiors, design of lighting systems in buildings, overhead and underground distribution systems, general layout of distribution systems and wiring installations, distribution stations, the basic scheme of interconnected low voltage distribution systems, rural electrification, voltage control, earthing, industrial and domestic installations, organisation of power supply, regulations on installation and operation of electrical equipment method of billing for electric supply

BLD 868: Advanced Building Services (2 Units)

Building technology; Lighting applications; Sustainable technology; Personal development; Piped distribution; Individual project; Health and safety; Integrated building services design; Air conditioning; Mathematics for engineers, Advanced building services and technology; Design and production, computer analysis; Construction law; Management skills and Economics and finance.

BLD 875: Project Risk Management (2 Units)

Sources of risks, identification and classification of risks, quantification of risks, different methods of risk analysis, including probability theory, decision tree, sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo simulation, utility theory, risk allocation, response to risks in projects (risk transfer, sharing retention, avoidance

BLD 862: Building Services Design Theory (2 Units)

Fundamental concepts of design of engineering services, flow systems, complementary systems, sizing and control of systems, services as building sub-systems, total systems

BLD 864: Solid Waste Management (2 Units)

Solid waste disposal and management in developed and developing countries, measurement of environmental effects of solid waste disposal, solid waste treatment, landfills, waste reduction and minimisation, waste recycling, bio-degradation and bio-remediation, contaminated soil management, green chemistry, hospital/medical waste management, laws and regulations on solid waste management for all sectors

BLD 866: Water and Drainage (2 Units)

Revision of basic fluid mechanics, loses in pipe and duct works, fan selection and system matching, water supply networks, demand and storage capacity sizing, internal drainage design, rainwater drainage, fire fighting systems

BLD 878: Energy Accounting (2 Units)

Measurement of resources, building resource allocation model, life cycle costing using market prices and prime energy accounting analysis

BLD 879: Energy Conservation Methodologies (2 Units)

Fuel prices and conversion, energy efficiency through reduction of energy consumption, optimising building design for energy self-sufficiency, low-cost energy saving methods such as reduction of room temperatures, draught proof, application of thermal insulation, conductive, convective and radiative insulators, mass transfer insulators, thermal insulants, cavity walls, double glazing effects, thermal design

BLD 899: Thesis (12 Units)

At the beginning of the final semester, student will be given a thesis on which they will be required to prepare a thesis. The thesis will require the student to plan and carry an investigation on any issue within the built environment under the supervision of member of the academic staff approved by SPGS to supervise MSc programme.

BLD 910: Philosophical Basis for Construction Management Research (2 Units)

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore various paradigms for research and knowledge development relevant to construction management practice. A multiplicity of research approaches is required to examine the broad Conceptual roots of Construction Management Research, Research philosophy and approaches, Theory and research in construction education, Development of expertise knowledge, Therapeutic and diagnostic role of Expertise, knowledge management, experiential learning Critical dialogue,Tacit and explicit knowledge in construction management. The role of philosophical context in the development of research methodology and theory.

BLD 911: Contemporary Issues in Construction Management (2 Units)

Application of Supply Chain Management in Construction Management; Theories and Application of the principles of Lean Construction in Building; Analysis of Nigerian Procurement Acts and ways of curbing corruptions in public procurement; Building Code and the professional practice in Nigerian Built Environment.

BLD 912: Construction and Environment (2 Units)

The concept of Environmental Management; Environmental Management System Structure; The need for Environment Management System in Construction; The legislative framework for Environmental Management in Construction; Environment Management Application to briefing, design and contract administration; Analysis of Impact of Construction on Environment and Protection of Environment; Pollution in Construction operation; Energy conservation in Buildings; Building Materials and their indoor pollutions; Environment Impact Assessment and Environment Impact Statements; Sustainable Construction Practices and Greening the Building industry.

BLD 913: Innovative Project Delivery in Public Delivery in the Public and Private Sectors(2 Units)

Examines the compatibility of the various project delivery methods consisting of organisation contract and award methods, with certain types of projects and owners; the course is taught with combination of lectures, reading and case study discussions.

BLD 921: Building Performance Evaluation (2 Units)

Concept of Building Performance Evaluation; Building Performance Evaluation in Domestic Buildings and Building Performance Evaluation in Non-Domestic Buildings:

Concept and Design stage
Construction stage

Pre-occupancy stage

Post-occupancy evaluation (POE) stage

Building Performance Evaluation methodology:

Airtightness testing
In-situ U-value measurement
Thermal imaging of building fabric
Energy metering strategy development
Forensic walkthrough
Energy analysis
Occupant satisfaction surveys
Indoor Environmental Quality monitoring and measuring

BLD 922: Advanced Facilities Management and Procurement System (2 Units)

Evaluating the applications of contemporary facilities management; Drawing comparison between reactive and proactive approaches to facilities management; Discussing in-house and outsourcing issues; Distinguishing between least cost facilities and best value facilities management; Overview of facility management and the development of the profession and practices; and Different procurement systems in the construction industry including concurrent engineering, supply chain management and other fast tracking approaches.

BLD 923: Structure of the Maintenance Strategies and Management (2 Units)

Maintenance strategy:

Strategy header
Scheduling parameters
Scheduling indicators
Maintenance packages

Maintenance Strategy Development and Optimization:Criticality Ranking,Maintenance Strategy Assessment,Maintenance Master Data,Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM),Task Based Maintenance (TBM),Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).Maintenance Management Characterization; Maintenance Organization Structure; Maintenance strategy models; and Strategic Approach to Maintenance Management.

BLD 925: Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Building (2 Units)

Mechanical Services Design Philosophy; Electrical Services Design Philosophy; EnergyEfficiency: Passive Energy Measures, Natural Ventilation, Natural Daylight, Acoustic; Performance, Climatic design data; Heating Services:Heating Insulation, Thermal Insulation, Thermal comfort, Thermal performance of buildings; Water Services:Mains Water Systems, Cold Water Services, Hot Water Services, Water services Insulation; Ventilation ServicesSoils and Wastes. Fire Protection ServicesElectrical Distribution: Power Distribution Services, Earthing, Lighting Services Communication Services: Public Address / Class Change System, Provision for the Hearing Impaired Protective Services: Door Entry System, Intruder Alarm, Emergency Lighting, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

BLD 915/916 Seminar (1 Units)

Presentation of the outcome of research studies of the aspect of the area of the study for the PhD degree to the audience of staff and students of the university in the 1st semester.

BLD 931: Soil Investigation and Stabilization Techniques (2 Units)

Introduction to soil stabilization, soil stabilization techniques, soil stabilization process, procedures and testing, agents of soil stabilization, stabilizer selection, Benefits of soil stabilization

BLD 932: Construction Health and Safety Management (2 Units)

Introduction to health and safety management in construction, Safety management principles, Accident prevention and control on construction site, Ergonomics, Construction work environment safety, Safety Culture and Safety Climate in construction, Behaviour-Based Safety, Health and safety performance in construction.

BLD 933: Advanced Modular Construction (2 Units)

Prefabricated building construction systems: Definition and history; Modular technology: Principles, Fundamentals, Design, Elements (components), Assembly process, performance of modular construction, advantages and disadvantages; Building modules: materials and process.

Hybrid modular construction systems; Economics of modular construction; and Sustainability in modular construction.

BLD 935: Building Inspection and Survey Techniques (2 Units)

Students are to critically study dilapidating projects for total or partial refurbishment for a client who wishes to rebuild, reface or change original use to another; it has a three-dimensional approach: study, report, design costing, infusing intrinsic value system to accord with aims and objectives envisaged before investing fund.

BLD 914/924/934: Research Methodology (2 Units)

Problem identification and choice of topic.Types of research.Research methods.Research design.Sources of data for research. Reporting:

Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Data presentation and Analysis
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

BLD941: Building Services Engineering(2 Units)

BLD942: Environmental Design and Utility Services(2 Units)

Effect of engineering design solutions on the internal environment, Acoustics: basic terms and physical principles, sound power intensity, the ear and hearing, propagation of noise, legal requirements and noise standards, room acoustics, sound generation in services systems, vibration isolation, Utility services: fire and smoke control, sanitation and waste disposal, industrial ventilation and exhaust requirements, lift and escalator design, space allowance for building services, commissioning and testing

BLD943: Energy Studies(2 Units)

Managing energy, principles of energy conservation, role of energy management, energy auditing and costing, control and planning, primary fuel classifications, delivery storage and handling, steam and hot water production, boiler efficiency, chimneys and waste gas handling, industrial space cooling systems, building insulation controls, heat recovery, electricity tariffs and cost control, compressed air, water, lubrication and waste oil transport fleet operations and equipment,Fuel prices and conversion, energy efficiency through reduction of energy consumption, optimising building design for energy self-sufficiency, low cost energy saving methods such as reduction of room temperatures, draught proof, application of thermal insulation, conductive, convective and radiative insulators, mass transfer insulators, thermal insulants, cavity walls, double glazing effects, thermal design

BLD944: Advanced Electrical Studies (2 Units)

BLD 930: Dissertations (18 Units)

At the beginning of the final semester, student will be given a thesis on which they will be required to prepare a dissertation. The dissertation will require the student to plan and carry an investigation on any issue within the built environment under the supervision of member of the academic staff approved by SPGS to supervise PhD programme.