Conversion, Adaptation and Care of Buildings
About this course
There are essentially two dimensions to the building surveying profession – the organisation of building work to maintain, extend, adapt or improve existing buildings, and the assessment of the condition of existing buildings.
On this course you'll study the first of these.
You'll develop the core knowledge and skills required to undertake this work; an understanding of both building technology and an awareness of maintenance, alteration, extension and refurbishment of buildings.
You will also learn about adaptive reuse, extension, alteration, conservation and maintenance of buildings.
Course dates: Future dates to be confirmed, email us to join our waitlist.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- collect and integrate information and data from a variety of sources
- analyse, evaluate and interpret complex information and issues in a systematic, critical and creative manner
- evaluate alternative processes and measures
- make logical recommendations based on your analysis
- identify and solve problems
- communicate information, ideas and concepts in a clear and articulate fashion, using IT where appropriate
- demonstrate improved personal and interpersonal skills and competencies, working constructively and cooperatively in teams
- apply ethical and professional values.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- an introduction to the key concepts
- feasibility appraisal
- principles of conversion
- conservation philosophy
- adaptive reuse
- lateral and vertical extension
- alterations
- refurbishment
- whole life costing
- maintenance (reactive, proactive and preventative)
- stock condition surveys
- facilities management.
We regularly review and update our course content based on student and employer feedback, ensuring that all of our courses remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or module availability in future years.
How you're taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
UK students
You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional requirements for UK students
There are no additional requirements for this course.
International students
You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional requirements for international students
There are no additional requirements for this course.
