The Challenges of High-rise Construction

Module Description

High rise buildings have been around for over 100 years. We are now seeing an increasing trend in Malta for such constructions with escalating debates on their suitability for and impact on the environment where they are located and also the island in general. 

From an engineering perspective, high rise buildings present significant challenges. 

This module will touch on some of the key design and construction challenges associated with such buildings including aesthetics and impact on the landscape and skyline, structural considerations and choice of materials for construction, fire safety and evacuation requirements, seismic design and wind loading, lifts, firefighting, plumbing and drainage, ventilation as well as electrical supply systems. 

Entry Requirements

Candidates who wish to apply for the B.Sc. Top-Up degree must possess the following:

• a full qualification at MQF Level 5 with 120 ECTS in a discipline related to this programme.

Candidates who wish to apply for the Level 6 Award must possess the following:

• a qualification at MQF Level 5 in a discipline related to this programme;

OR

• any other qualification at MQF Level 5 and 3 years’ work experience within the construction industry.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at:

• professionals within the construction industry with a full Level 5 qualification in construction-related studies, seeking to achieve a B.Sc. Top-Up degree;

• professionals within the construction industry seeking professional and academic advancement, leading to a Level 6 Award.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include:

• construction project manager
• construction project supervisor
• construction manager
• construction supervisor

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 20 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 11 modules and the dissertation. Candidates reading for the Level 6 Award are only required to complete the first 10 modules.

The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:
• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures (evening);
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.