Construction Technologies and Management

Module aim

To enable students to solve complex problems of the built environment renovation and other construction problems, applying multi-criteria analysis methods and decision support systems.

Module description

The course introduces holistic view to renovation and regeneration of territories, based on international good practice examples and newest findings of scientific research. Concept of integrated renovation of the built environment introduced, application of sustainable development principles discussed, renovation models, computer-based decision support systems as well as multiple criteria methods applied for evaluation of renovation projects observed. Particular attention is given to Lithuanian and international case studies. Theory and methodology of the subject is learned at lectures, by professional literature readings, analysis of case studies, discussions, exercises’ solutions. Specific and general skills are developed in practical lectures and preparation of the homework in groups (development and assessment of renovation projects’ alternatives for the particular selected territory).

Module aim

The aim of the subject information modelling in construction – introduce the students with theory of the building information modeling systems for the construction and practical application, to promote the development of skills and continuous training, and provide relevant expertise in this field.

Module description

Big efforts must be made during the construction project implementation to reduce errors, uncertainties and risks. It is advisable to use Information modelling, Computer-Aided design, engineering preparation for construction works and construction project management model based on the continuous design and construction principles -The Building Continuum, which ensures the full development of construction engineering preparation and management of information flows in the whole construction project life cycle. All Computer-Aided tools and systems such as automated 3D design, calculation estimates and resources, management of calendar schedules and resource flows, analysis of the implementation, comparison of the alternatives with decision support systems and the analysis possible risks must be combined in one system and is subject to information management for construction problems.

Module aim

To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.

Module description

It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.

Module aim

To distinguish significant scientific problem for construction sector, provide a theoretical rationale, plan further thesis preparation.

Module description

In the thesis, students, in consultation with the supervisor of the thesis, are given the opportunity to independently carry out scientific research activities, presenting a valuable analysis of previous global scientific research and the results of scientific research. The student prepares the final thesis in several stages, intending to have the opportunity to change and improve both the research and descriptive parts before the final thesis deadline. Research Work 1 – initial stage of Master’s thesis preparation. Topic and scientific research problem is selected. Students review scientific literature, research papers, examples of good practice, patents, prepare report, where provide the topicality of solved scientific problem, the object, aim and objectives of research, structure of thesis, state of the art review. Presentation of research results. Before the final thesis presentation, students can make several interim presentations to external stakeholders and department staff. Students will study construction and real estate management science topics that are currently of interest to them. Students will be able to prepare conference reports and publications in a scientific journals and present the material in appendices. During this process, each student will have the opportunity to get to know and learn about the scope and content of the other student’s thesis.

Module aim

To enable students to solve complex problems of the built environment renovation and other construction problems, applying multi-criteria analysis methods and decision support systems.

Module description

The course introduces holistic view to renovation and regeneration of territories, based on international good practice examples and newest findings of scientific research. Concept of integrated renovation of the built environment introduced, application of sustainable development principles discussed, renovation models, computer-based decision support systems as well as multiple criteria methods applied for evaluation of renovation projects observed. Particular attention is given to Lithuanian and international case studies. Theory and methodology of the subject is learned at lectures, by professional literature readings, analysis of case studies, discussions, exercises’ solutions. Specific and general skills are developed in practical lectures and preparation of the homework in groups (development and assessment of renovation projects’ alternatives for the particular selected territory).

Module aim

The aim of the subject information modelling in construction – introduce the students with theory of the building information modeling systems for the construction and practical application, to promote the development of skills and continuous training, and provide relevant expertise in this field.

Module description

Big efforts must be made during the construction project implementation to reduce errors, uncertainties and risks. It is advisable to use Information modelling, Computer-Aided design, engineering preparation for construction works and construction project management model based on the continuous design and construction principles -The Building Continuum, which ensures the full development of construction engineering preparation and management of information flows in the whole construction project life cycle. All Computer-Aided tools and systems such as automated 3D design, calculation estimates and resources, management of calendar schedules and resource flows, analysis of the implementation, comparison of the alternatives with decision support systems and the analysis possible risks must be combined in one system and is subject to information management for construction problems.

Module aim

To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.

Module description

It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.

Module aim

To distinguish significant scientific problem for construction sector, provide a theoretical rationale, plan further thesis preparation.

Module description

Research Work 1 – initial stage of Master’s thesis preparation. Topic and scientific research problem is selected. Students review scientific literature, research papers, examples of good practice, patents, prepare report, where provide the topicality of solved scientific problem, the object, aim and objectives of research, structure of thesis, state of the art review. Presentation of research results.

Module aim

The purpose of the subject is to familiarize students with the concept of global quality, quality costs, quality management mechanisms and continuous improvement methods in construction, the essence of ISO quality standards, the application of global quality management in construction, and to provide thinking and practical work skills.

Module description

The study subject introduces the concept of quality, history, global quality, analyzes quality costs, quality management mechanisms in construction, continuous improvement methods in construction, examines global participation: strategic planning of human resources in global quality management, teamwork. The organization of remuneration for work, quality system standards, alternative quality management models (quality awards) are examined, global quality management in construction is analyzed. A project-based learning method is used to develop practical skills. Working in groups, students analyze literature, solve practical situations, apply various methods (cause-effect diagram, flow diagram of processes, etc.), prepare course projects.

Module aim

To introduce the real estate development and investment process, to acquire real estate development and investment management theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for independent work.

Module description

The module consists of theoretical lectures and exercises, individual work. In theoretical lectures, students will get acquainted with the real estate development and investment process, developers and investors, real estate and investment market research, development and evaluation of investment and financing, development and investment risk, real estate development management, land development, residential, administrative, industrial and commercial real estate development and international real estate development, application of data base of best practices, internet of things, calculators, software and intelligent systems, data and text analytics in real estate investment and development. By performing independent tasks students will analyze literature and solve practical problems, and prepare course works.

Module aim

To provide theoretical and practical knowledge about property law, legal regulation of construction contracts, classification of contracts, features of conclusion, consequences of non-fulfillment of contracts.

Module description

The course introduces the principles of property law. The legal regulation and the classification of contracts, the peculiarities of concluding contracts, and the content of contracts are examined. The consequences of defaulting on contracts are discussed in detail. Peculiarities of land transactions, legal regulation of territorial planning are examined. The construction contract, consumer construction contract, legal responsibility of construction law entities are discussed. Contracts for the purchase and sale of construction products and the contract for the purchase and sale of a future residential building are also examined.

Module aim

The purpose of the subject is to familiarize students with the concept of global quality, quality costs, quality management mechanisms and continuous improvement methods in construction, the essence of ISO quality standards, the application of global quality management in construction, and to provide thinking and practical work skills.

Module description

The study subject introduces the concept of quality, history, global quality, analyzes quality costs, quality management mechanisms in construction, continuous improvement methods in construction, examines global participation: strategic planning of human resources in global quality management, teamwork. The organization of remuneration for work, quality system standards, alternative quality management models (quality awards) are examined, global quality management in construction is analyzed. A project-based learning method is used to develop practical skills. Working in groups, students analyze literature, solve practical situations, apply various methods (cause-effect diagram, flow diagram of processes, etc.), prepare course projects.

Module aim

To introduce the real estate development and investment process, to acquire real estate development and investment management theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for independent work.

Module description

The module consists of theoretical lectures and exercises, individual work. In theoretical lectures, students will get acquainted with the real estate development and investment process, developers and investors, real estate and investment market research, development and evaluation of investment and financing, development and investment risk, real estate development management, land development, residential, administrative, industrial and commercial real estate development and international real estate development, application of data base of best practices, internet of things, calculators, software and intelligent systems, data and text analytics in real estate investment and development. By performing independent tasks students will analyze literature and solve practical problems, and prepare course works.

Module aim

To provide theoretical and practical knowledge about property law, legal regulation of construction contracts, classification of contracts, features of conclusion, consequences of non-fulfillment of contracts.

Module description

The course introduces the principles of property law. The legal regulation and the classification of contracts, the peculiarities of concluding contracts, and the content of contracts are examined. The consequences of defaulting on contracts are discussed in detail. Peculiarities of land transactions, legal regulation of territorial planning are examined. The construction contract, consumer construction contract, legal responsibility of construction law entities are discussed. Contracts for the purchase and sale of construction products and the contract for the purchase and sale of a future residential building are also examined.

Module aim

To provide professional knowledge about modern construction methods, green, zero energy, passive, active, smart building construction technologies, principles of sustainable building renovation.

To provide professional knowledge about modern construction methods, green, zero energy, passive, active, smart building construction technologies, principles of sustainable building renovation.

Module description

The subject provides an overview of environmental and energy problems for sustainable construction. New ideas and concepts for the construction of modern buildings and new technologies required for the construction of these buildings are presented. The fundamental transformation of long-term assets, residential houses and other structures, taking into account modern requirements and the future, is examined. Professional knowledge is provided about the working principles of building engineering systems and modern equipment in buildings of various purposes, the influence of engineering equipment on the building construction project is examined, an understanding of the design and installation technique of centralized and autonomous engineering systems, their maintenance, abilities to evaluate and select engineering systems of the building is provided.
Students must attend at least 80% of practical works at the scheduled time.

Module aim

The purpose of the subject is to acquaint students with the importance and benefits of the facilities management subject and relate it to the specifics and needs of the facilities management sector, to provide thinking and practical work skills for the subject.

Module description

The study subject introduces students with the goals and tasks of facilities management, the planning process, and facilities management activities of maintenance and service organizations, principles of building operation organization in European countries and new technologies and concepts in the field of facilities management.

Module aim

To provide the theoretical knowledge of strategic management in construction and abilities necessary to plan activities and to solve the real problems in construction.

Module description

In scope of Strategic management in construction subject students receive the various concepts and strategies of different situations in schools, the analysis of different approaches. The main elements of strategic planning techniques that can be used directly or adapted from corporate strategic management are discussing. System thinking fostered by exploring the concepts of the system theory. The program management and management by objectives are analyzing. Performing the trainings how to use the knowledge gained for preparing the construction company’s strategy, its programs or projects.

Module aim

The aim of Research Work 2 is to master contemporary methods of scientific research, to gain practical experience in their application, to perform scientific research in qualified way and evaluate the results.

Module description

In the thesis, students, in consultation with the supervisor of the thesis, are given the opportunity to independently carry out scientific research activities, presenting a valuable analysis of previous global scientific research and the results of scientific research. The student prepares the final thesis in several stages, intending to have the opportunity to change and improve both the research and descriptive parts before the final thesis deadline. In Research Work 2 the selected scientific problem of research is solved, including formulation and justification of resaerch methodology, selection of quantitative and / or qualitative research methods, and conduction of empirical research, summary and interpretation of results. Research work report is prepared. Presentation of research results. Before the final thesis presentation, students can make several interim presentations to external stakeholders and department staff. Students will study construction and real estate management science topics that are currently of interest to them. Students will be able to prepare conference reports and publications in a scientific journals and present the material in appendices. During this process, each student will have the opportunity to get to know and learn about the scope and content of the other student’s thesis

Module aim

To provide professional knowledge about modern construction methods, green, zero energy, passive, active, smart building construction technologies, principles of sustainable building renovation.

To provide professional knowledge about modern construction methods, green, zero energy, passive, active, smart building construction technologies, principles of sustainable building renovation.

Module description

The subject provides an overview of environmental and energy problems for sustainable construction. New ideas and concepts for the construction of modern buildings and new technologies required for the construction of these buildings are presented. The fundamental transformation of long-term assets, residential houses and other structures, taking into account modern requirements and the future, is examined. Professional knowledge is provided about the working principles of building engineering systems and modern equipment in buildings of various purposes, the influence of engineering equipment on the building construction project is examined, an understanding of the design and installation technique of centralized and autonomous engineering systems, their maintenance, abilities to evaluate and select engineering systems of the building is provided.
Students must attend at least 80% of practical works at the scheduled time.

Module aim

The purpose of the subject is to acquaint students with the importance and benefits of the facilities management subject and relate it to the specifics and needs of the facilities management sector, to provide thinking and practical work skills for the subject.

Module description

The study subject introduces students with the goals and tasks of facilities management, the planning process, and facilities management activities of maintenance and service organizations, principles of building operation organization in European countries and new technologies and concepts in the field of facilities management.

Module aim

To provide the theoretical knowledge of strategic management in construction and abilities necessary to plan activities and to solve the real problems in construction.

Module description

In scope of Strategic management in construction subject students receive the various concepts and strategies of different situations in schools, the analysis of different approaches. The main elements of strategic planning techniques that can be used directly or adapted from corporate strategic management are discussing. System thinking fostered by exploring the concepts of the system theory. The program management and management by objectives are analyzing. Performing the trainings how to use the knowledge gained for preparing the construction company’s strategy, its programs or projects.

Module aim

The aim of Research Work 2 is to master contemporary methods of scientific research, to gain practical experience in their application, to perform scientific research in qualified way and evaluate the results.

Module description

In the thesis, students, in consultation with the supervisor of the thesis, are given the opportunity to independently carry out scientific research activities, presenting a valuable analysis of previous global scientific research and the results of scientific research. The student prepares the final thesis in several stages, intending to have the opportunity to change and improve both the research and descriptive parts before the final thesis deadline. Before the final thesis presentation, students can make several interim presentations to external stakeholders and department staff. Students will study construction and real estate management science topics that are currently of interest to them. Finally, each student can prepare a shorter version of the thesis material in publication format. Students will be able to prepare conference reports and publications in a scientific journal. During this process, each student will have the opportunity to get to know and learn about the scope and content of the other student’s thesis.

Module aim

To acquaint students with methods of value determination, value factors, valuation of land plots, as well as the income and cost methods, to teach practical real estate valuation. To provide knowledge about the functions of the real estate brokers, types and areas of their work, business principles. To enable students to solve real estate market problems practically.

Module description

The study subject introduces the concept of value, analyzes the concepts of market value in various countries, presents and practically applies methods of determining the value of real estate, examines the stages of construction plot preparation, global value factors, individual value factors, methods of determining the market value of undeveloped and built-up land plots, contaminated plots of land, features of assessment of individual residential houses. The functions of real estate agents, types and areas of work, business principles, acquisition, agent contract terms, agent exposure, advertising, customer search, mediation in purchase-sale and lease agreements, causation, amount of commissions and their loss, competition, agent’s code of ethics are discussed, the state regulation of the agent business in the United States presented.

Module aim

This module introduces students to life cycle thinking, a building’s life cycle analysis and multiple criteria analysis approaches. Students gain in-depth knowledge and understanding to be able to apply multiple criteria analysis techniques, interpret the results and provide feedback on decision making.

Module description

To design and implement an effective building life cycle, it is necessary to make appropriate decisions, from the determination of project goals to the end of the use of the building. Various stakeholders participate and operate in the life process of the building: designers, contractors, users, facility managers, etc., whose needs and goals must be taken into account when designing the building life process. The building life cycle also depends on the variable external environment. Thus, the building life process is evaluated from many aspects.
This module introduces the building life process and its stages, stakeholders, and their goals. Methods for a complex analysis of the life process are discussed. The solutions of the building life process, the criteria that describe them, and their systems are analyzed. The theoretical foundations of multicriteria analysis are presented. Decision support systems for the building life process are reviewed. A project-based learning method is used to develop practical skills. Working in groups, students assess and compare the life process of the building and its solutions using multi-criteria methods.

Module aim

To introduce the concept of sustainable development of territories, to provide knowledge about the evaluation of the sustainability of regions and cities and the infrastructure and their sustainable development planning, to enable students to apply it in practice.

Module description

The study subject introduces the concept of sustainable territorial development. The complex theory of regional development and the problems of regional territorial development and their solutions are examined. Levels and processes of territorial planning are discussed. The main trends of urban development in the world and in Lithuania, the essence and principles of sustainable urban development are analyzed. The harmonious development of economic and energy infrastructure of cities is introduced. Assessment of urban cohesion and sustainable development planning are carried out during the practical sessions.

Module aim

This module introduces students to life cycle thinking, a building’s life cycle analysis and multiple criteria analysis approaches. Students gain in-depth knowledge and understanding to be able to apply multiple criteria analysis techniques, interpret the results and provide feedback on decision making.

Module description

To design and implement an effective building life cycle, it is necessary to make appropriate decisions, from the determination of project goals to the end of the use of the building. Various stakeholders participate and operate in the life process of the building: designers, contractors, users, facility managers, etc., whose needs and goals must be taken into account when designing the building life process. The building life cycle also depends on the variable external environment. Thus, the building life process is evaluated from many aspects.
This module introduces the building life process and its stages, stakeholders, and their goals. Methods for a complex analysis of the life process are discussed. The solutions of the building life process, the criteria that describe them, and their systems are analyzed. The theoretical foundations of multicriteria analysis are presented. Decision support systems for the building life process are reviewed. A project-based learning method is used to develop practical skills. Working in groups, students assess and compare the life process of the building and its solutions using multi-criteria methods.

Module aim

To introduce the students with the concepts, methods and management methods of value creation and risk management of the selected construction sector research object, to enable the application of risk assessment tools and methods to solve the problems.

Module description

This subject will equip the students with traditional and advanced techniques necessary to manage construction processes and projects, build project and activity value, and reduce any potential risks. The subject introduces students with a value creation of construction processes and projects and risk assessment and reduction principles, models, evaluation, and management. Topics covered include decision-making processes in construction, construction project value creation management, construction project risk management, risk assessment models, methods and analysis.

Module aim

To introduce the concept of sustainable development of territories, to provide knowledge about the evaluation of the sustainability of regions and cities and the infrastructure and their sustainable development planning, to enable students to apply it in practice.

Module description

The study subject introduces the concept of sustainable territorial development. The complex theory of regional development and the problems of regional territorial development and their solutions are examined. Levels and processes of territorial planning are discussed. The main trends of urban development in the world and in Lithuania, the essence and principles of sustainable urban development are analyzed. The harmonious development of economic and energy infrastructure of cities is introduced. Assessment of urban cohesion and sustainable development planning are carried out during the practical sessions.