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Overview
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.
Outcomes
By the end of this Conversion and Retrofitting of Buildings course at Nottingham Trent University, 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
Programme Structure
This course will include:- 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
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 46 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1600 GBP / full≈ 1600 GBP / full
Living costs
Nottingham
United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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