THE DEPARTMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management Preamble
The department is highly committed to providing students with innovative skills and knowledge that align with international standards of construction, which can be applied in real-world scenarios. With our team of diverse professionals and scholars, we ensure that you have access to the latest technological tools, entrepreneurial expertise, and professional skills, enabling you to be competitive and relevant in the field of construction management.
Our Programmes
Duration 4 years
Minimum Credit Load 480
Maximum Credit Load 52 credits,
Higher National Diploma year one exemption = 124 credits)
ZNQF Level
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry √
Special Entry (National Diploma exemption from core modules with a total of √
Mature Entry √
Other (indicate)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand construction and engineering services technologies and the impact of these designs on the costs and timing of construction activities.
- Measure buildings by the standard methods of measurement documents.
- Prepare estimates of work from first principles and interpret historical cost data, including Construction management computer applications
- Manage projects throughout the design and construction phases of the projects.
- Manage workloads and meet deadlines.
- Understand the principles of law relating to the construction industry.
- Apply taught theoretical aspects in real-life projects through industrial attachment
Programme Assessment (Describe and indicate percentage [%])
Coursework
By thesis 60%, 50%, 100%
written Examinations 40%, 50%
Duration Minimum of 2 years and maximum of 4 years
Minimum Credit Load 240
Maximum Credit Load 240
ZNQF Level Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: An honours degree in the following disciplines: Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Economics, Property Management and Civil Engineering. Other programmes offered in the Built Environment shall be considered on individual merits. A minimum overall pass of Lower second class (2.2).
Duration 18 months for full-time and 36 months for part-time
Minimum Credit Load 270
Maximum Credit Load 270
ZNQF Level Level 9
Entry Requirements
Normal Entry: An honours degree in the following disciplines: Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Building Economics and Civil Engineering. Other programmes offered in the Built Environment shall be considered on individual merits. A minimum overall pass of lower second class (2.2).
Have at least one year post qualification experience.
OUR STAFF
Qualifications
Postgraduate diploma in Higher education (PGDHEd) -National University of Science and Technology, 2016
Master of Construction Project management - National University of Science and Technology, 2013
Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying Honours Degree - National University of Science and Technology, 2007
Research Interests:
- Industry 4.0 and Green construction
Modules Taught:
- Measurement 1
- Construction equipment and methods
- Building services and equipment I and II
- Building construction, I and II
- Construction project planning and management
- Construction Resources Management
- Construction for sustainability
Contact email (NUST email): rangarirai.muvungani@nust.ac.zw
Community Development Activities: Faculty Consultancy services,
Qualifications
Master of Project management University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, 1997
Bachelor’s in Quantity Surveying Degree Napier University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK, 1994
Membership of Professional Associations:
- Former President of The Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors (2019 to 2023)
- Fellow, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK (Membership no 1149833)
- Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor- Quantity Surveyors Council Of Zimbabwe
- Board Member – African Association of Quantity Surveyors
Employment Record
Director of Promanint International, Zimbabwe
Other Training:
- MS Project - 1994
- WINQS - 1991
Research Interests:
- Construction Arbitration and Procurement
Qualifications
Zimbabwe Further Education Trainers Course ZFETC(HEXCO), 2019
Master of Science Degree in Construction Project Mgt (MSc CPM) - National University of Science and Technology –Zimbabwe, 2017
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying - National University of Science and Technology, 2011
Research Interests: Sustainability Construction and green technology
Publications: Barriers to Enhancing Environmental Sustainability of Construction Projects in Zimbabwe
Modules Taught:
- Descriptive Geometry
- Construction Drawing
- Construction Estimates and Pricing
- Theory of Construction Management
- Project management integrative Studies
- Policy and Project Environment for Construction
- Research Supervision
Contact email (NUST email): tinotenda.njere@nust.ac.zw
Community Development Activities: Faculty Consultancy services
Qualifications
Master of Science Degree in Real Estate Management - University of Zimbabwe, 2022
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Property Development and Estate Management- National University of Science and Technology, 2018
Research Interests: Public Building Maintenance strategies
Qualifications
Master of Construction Project management (In Progress) - National University of Science and Technology
Bachelor’s of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree - National University of Science and Technology, 2021
Research Interests:
- Industry 4.0 and labor productivity
Modules Taught:
- Theory and practice of Construction Management 1
- Contracts Administration 1
Contact email (NUST email): berverly.mbedzi@nust.ac.zw
Community Development Activities:
Qualifications
Master of Construction Project management (In Progress) - National University of Science and Technology
Bachelor’s of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree - National University of Science and Technology, 2021
Research Interests:
- Stakeholder management