Course summary

This course aims to meet the growing need within the built environment sector for professionals with a thorough understanding of the management of the demolition process. The focus on following the process through the full spectrum of demolition of projects makes this course unique. As a student you will experience a combination of structured learning with problem-based scenarios and research that will develop your capabilities for critical thinking, argument, creativity and encourage your innovation All of which are brought into the practical decision making processes encountered in typical projects. This course will enable you to appraise, analyse and evaluate the art and science of demolition management covering the areas of strategy, control, technical, commercial, legal, financial and organisational issues. You will reflect on and make cases for the integration of the technical (hard) and social (soft) management styles required within the context of strategic and operational demolition projects. This flexible course can enable the use of individual modules as part of Continuous Professional Development courses offered by the University and its partners.