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Abdallah, F (2019) Agent-based models for residential energy consumption and intervention simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Ayinla, K (2021) Development of a semantic knowledge modelling approach for evaluating offsite manufacturing production processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Carpenter, W J (2004) Design and construction in architectural education: 1963-2003, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Esezobor, E L (2016) Sustainability and construction : a study of the transition to sustainable construction practices in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Gangatheepan, S (2023) Workplace-based learning: a study in BIM-enabled construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Ghadiminia, N (2021) Integration of cybersecurity in BIM-enabled facilities management organisations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Mayouf, M A A (2016) Improving the delivery of building performance using building information modelling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Oluwayemi, O (2021) Retrofitting Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS) in public buildings in the UK: a cost benefit analysis model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Patlakas, P (2022) Techniques for the utilisation and management of post occupancy evaluation data by non-experts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
Posillico, J J (2023) Development of an interpersonally grounded construction management curriculum foundation model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Birmingham City University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: education; higher education; reasoning; skills; specification; employability; recruitment
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- URL: http://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/14277/
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Purpose: Education is the driving force of higher education institution(s) (HEIs) globally and is critical for student employability and practitioner recruitment. Yet, against this backdrop, research in the field is limited and hitherto, investigations into construction management curriculum development are scant. This research presents a foundational design specification for construction management programme curriculum development and aims to engender wider polemic debate as well as stimulate new insight into current higher education employability preparation practice. Methodology: The overarching epistemology adopts interpretivist, pragmatic and post-positivist philosophical stances to critically analyse extant literature, secondary data and primary data on the foundational skills/competencies of construction management education. Abductive reasoning forms the overarching basis of a new emergent curriculum model that maps interpersonal skills and highlights the critical foundational skills and competencies necessary. Findings: Research findings illustrate that construction management curriculum development lacks a cohesive community of practice and curriculum agenda. Importantly, it appears that although the modern construction manager needs an appreciation of digital technologies under the umbrella of Industry 4.0, their interpersonal skills and competencies were observed to far outweigh and exceed these. Premised upon these findings, the curriculum foundation model developed delineates the four key interpersonal skills and competencies construction management programmes should utilise for developing their curriculum. Originality: This novel research unearths the lack of a cohesive curriculum agenda within construction management education, highlights the importance of interpersonal skills and competencies within the role of construction manager and based upon this, presents a curriculum foundation model.
Robson, A (2017) 'Cost as information' for construction supply chain improvements , Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.
Swarnadhipathi, A K C (2009) Perceptions of business performance in medium-sized construction companies in the English Midlands , Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University.