School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment

On this course you’ll learn about Building Control Inspection and the regulations for commercial and residential buildings in England and Wales. The course will help you to apply this knowledge and carry out plan checking and site inspections.

This course introduces you to some of the fundamental aspects of construction technology, including materials, plant and equipment. You’ll develop your understanding of measurement principles, and develop your ability to apply measurement skills for quantification of building works for estimation and cost purposes.

This course gives you the knowledge and skills you need to become a Retrofit Coordinator; a crucial new role required by PAS2035 standards. It is ideal for built environment professionals looking to further their career managing retrofit projects.

The course is led by practising professionals who will draw expertise from specialist guest speakers who are working in housing associations and heritage roles, as well as retrofit designers and installers, including those involved in RdSAP training.

By completing this course you will begin to play a vital role in the delivery of the UK's net zero ambition, and holding this qualification is required by all of TrustMark’s Accreditation Scheme providers in order to become a registered Retrofit Coordinator.

The ability to read, develop and interpret construction drawings is a fundamental skill for anyone involved in the construction industry.

On this course you’ll learn how to effectively communicate design ideas and develop the key principles of graphical communication using industry-standard AutoCAD software.

The ability to quickly undertake repetitive computations and analyse multifaceted ‘what-if’ design scenarios is a fundamental skill in the fast-paced construction industry.

It helps keep costs down and drives productivity.

This course will develop your software skills in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level, with a focus on its application to construction-related problem-solving.

It will enable you to increase your level of project engagement and productivity.

The aim of this course is to provide you with a framework for understanding legal processes and legal decision making, and key legal rights and responsibilities.

It will also provide a basis for understanding dispute resolution.

This course will guide you through selecting and using appropriate heritage materials in the repair, care, maintenance and upgrading of heritage buildings and assets.

It’s useful for anyone in the construction sector who’s looking to gain a better understanding of the challenges posed by listed, historic and older buildings.

The course will introduce you to the legal framework in place in the UK to ensure that repairs are appropriate and proportionate, meeting the requirements of the local authority and Historic England.

You’ll look at how to apply retrofit technologies to meet the climate change challenged of the future without compromising the heritage aesthetic and character of our cities, towns and villages.

This course will help you navigate the core components of the AutoCAD Revit platform.

You’ll set up, develop and manage small-scale project files within a BIM environment.

It will therefore enable you to increase your level of project engagement and productivity.

This course combines the practical and theoretical issues of building defects with their causes, diagnosis and remedial actions.

It’s useful for anyone in the construction sector who’s looking to develop their overall knowledge and understanding of building failures, deterioration processes and assessment strategies.

This course will introduce you to new developments in digital technologies being used in the assessment of building conditions and remedial works today.

It will enable you to increase your level of project engagement and productivity.