A detailed overview of the contemporary construction industry is presented in the first module, along with the primary duties and responsibilities of the construction site manager. The functions and objectives of construction site management are also discussed, alongside important inspection and testing procedures on construction sites.

The fundamentals of construction site management are outlined and explored in module two, which also brings the benefits of effective site management into discussion. The mechanics and logistics of successfully managing a construction site are discussed, along with the importance of forward planning.

Module three introduces candidates to the various factors to be considered when choosing the location for a construction project. Criteria that can affect the suitability or otherwise of a proposed site are discussed, along with the different types of buildings, the different building classifications and their respective characteristics and requirements.

Human resource management from the site manager’s perspective is explored in module four, which details each major HR process and responsibility. Examples of which include initial recruitment and selection, workforce training and development, deployment and delegation, the art of effective motivation and how to maintain strong employee relations.

An introduction to contractual law follows in module five, which details and discusses the most important contracts and agreements in construction. The objectives and importance of consumer protection are also discussed, along with the legal responsibilities of the construction manager and the potential consequences of failing to meet them.

The benefits of effective and efficient site traffic movement are discussed in module six, which presents a detailed breakdown of a viable site traffic management plan. The relationship between site traffic management and workforce health and safety is also discussed, along with the consequences of ineffective site traffic management.

Project management in the construction industry is explored in module seven, presenting candidates with a detailed breakdown of the project life cycle and its component stages. The project initiation phase, the design and planning phase, and the execution and control phase are examined independently and as part of a collective whole.

Module eights seeks to define what ‘quality’ means in construction management, along with the role of the construction site manager in making sure quality standards are upheld at all times. Guidelines for achieving field quality control are also presented, along with the potential pros and cons of contractor quality control.

In the ninth and final unit, candidates consider a series of interconnected security and risk management issues in construction. The importance of prioritising workplace health and safety is discussed, along with how to perform an effective risk assessment and an overview of typical threats/risks in the field of construction management.