Module manager: Dr Michal Drewniok
Email: M.P.Drewniok@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Admission to UG programmes in the School of Civil Engineering
CIVE1260 Engineering Surveying and Construction Technology
This module is not approved as a discovery module
In this module, students learn engineering surveying techniques, become familiar with equipment used in construction during a surveying fieldtrip, and learn the basics of various construction technologies. They also learn the roles and responsibilities of different professionals in the construction industry, the principles of construction management including relevant legislation and associated regulations.
This module has the following objectives:
-To use surveying instruments in practice to measure heights, angles and distances, to locate detail and set out civil engineering and building structures on site.
-To compute areas and volumes of embankments, cuttings, deep excavations and reservoirs from surveying data.
-To learn about surveying techniques including the latest surveying techniques such as GNSS, laser instruments, laser scanning, and understand how they can be used to produce survey plans and set out structures.
-To gain knowledge of the fundamental construction processes from the project brief to the end of project life, and an awareness of the relevant industry standards and codes of practice applicable to construction sites.
-To learn about typical materials and structural solutions in civil engineering as well as typical construction methods.
-To gain knowledge of procurement routes.
-To understand the fundamentals of construction management and risk and learn about the applicability and limitations of different tools and techniques to manage schedule.
On successful completion of the module, students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes (contributing to the AHEP4 learning outcomes between brackets and ARB competency outcomes between square brackets):
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of problems related to engineering surveying and the setting out of engineering projects. (C1, M1)
2. Analyse surveying and setting out problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve using engineering judgement to work with uncertain/incomplete information, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed. (C2, M2) [RE5]
3. Adopt a proportionate and holistic approach to the mitigation of risks. (C10, M10) [M7]
4. Use practical workshop and on-site skills to investigate the problems that surveying and setting out are concerned with. (C12, M12)
5. Select and apply appropriate materials, construction methods and equipment for typical structural solutions, recognising their limitations. (C13, M13) [CK5]
6. Apply their knowledge of engineering management principles and construction project management. (C15, M15)
7. Function effectively as an individual and as a member of a surveying team, evaluating the effectiveness of own and team performance. (C16, M16) [PE3]
8. Locate, evaluate and apply relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and policies related to the development of the built environment. [RE4]
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
a. Technical skills necessary to use surveying techniques and equipment on site.
b. Planning, organising and execution of surveying works.
c. Time management, planning and organisation.
d.Team collaboration.
MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION: Introduction to management; Constriction projects (planning requirements; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015; managing schedule in projects (defining activities, sequencing activities, estimating activity durations, developing schedule and controlling schedule); managing cost in projects (estimating cost, determining budget and controlling cost).
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lectures | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| seminars | 2 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Practicals | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Independent online learning hours | 5 | ||
| Private study hours | 82 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 113 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Student progress is monitored during the delivery of the module by the use of example sheets, which they are encouraged to attempt. Practical ability is monitored both by reviewing the booking sheets completed by the students during the practical sessions in Leeds and during the surveying camp and by assessments of their ability to use surveying equipment during the residential field courses.
Oral feedback on formative elements during the tutorial sessions and practical sessions (Leeds) and field course (residential).
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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