By the end of the course, you will be able to (there objectives are not exhaustive):

Unit 1 – The Property Development Process

• Explain the process for site selection and assembly
• Evaluate the various property development stakeholders and their respective roles
• Demonstrate an understanding of the planning decision making process and reasons for the refusal of
• Undertake property market research
• Explain the various component costs in a residual development appraisal
• Source the various cost elements in a development appraisal
• Explain factors which can influence costs
• Arrive at the capital value of a completed development

Unit 2 – Construction Technology and Processes

• Explain the effect of the built environment and setting up site
• Explain the process for the choice and construction of the substructure
• Evaluate the most appropriate choice of foundation for a given purpose
• Explain the processes and their application for the remediation of contamination of land
• Explain the process for the development of a retaining wall and its use
• Develop a sound understanding of building services

Unit 3 – Legal aspects of the property development process

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of various elements of contract law
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the law of tort and its application in the construction context
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of ownership, rights and interests in land
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the various procurement contract

Unit 4 – Town Planning System and gaining consent for development

• Describe the town planning system in the UK and the key stakeholders therein
• Demonstrate an understanding of the town planning system in the UK including the meaning of ‘development’
• Be able to explain the system of development control and its various aspects
• Be able to explain the planning application process including the appeal process.
• Understand and discuss the concept of planning gain, planning obligations, planning conditions and permitted development

Unit 5 – Construction Development Economics

• Describe key factors which affect the economics of design in a given project
• Be familiar with the five methods of property valuation and their application

Unit 6 – Preparation for Professional Review Descriptor

• Be able to understand and explain the application, assessment and appeal process for the Professional Review
• Demonstrate competency – Management Competences
• Demonstrate competency -Occupational Competences
• Demonstrate competency -Commitment to Professionalism

In Unit 1: Learn to:

• Evaluate various property development stakeholders and their duty-holder responsibilities
• Understand and explain the process for site selection and assembly
• Understand the price of, and source, the various cost elements in a residual development appraisal
• Explain factors which can influence costs
• Arrive at the capital value of a completed development

In Unit 2: Construction Technology and Processes, learn to:

• Understand the foundations of site setup, including local impact and choice of substructure.
• Explain the processes of retaining walls and their usage.
• Develop a sound understanding of building services.

In Unit 3: Legal Aspects of the Property Development Process, learn to:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of various elements of contract law
• Utilise a basic understanding of ownership, rights and interests in land.
• Utilise a sound understanding of the various procurement contracts.

In Unit 4:  Town Planning System and gaining consent for development, learn to:

• Describe the town planning system in the UK, and the appropriate stakeholders therein.
• Be able to explain the system of development control and its various aspects.
• Utilise and understand the planning application process, including the appeal process.
• Understand and discuss the concept of planning gain, planning obligations, planning conditions and permitted development

In Unit 5, Construction Development Economics, learn to:

• Describe key factors which affect the economics of design in each project
• Be familiar with the five methods of property valuation and their application

In Unit 6, Preparation for Professional Review Descriptor, learn to:

• Be able to understand and explain the application, assessment and appeal process for professional review.
• Demonstrate relevant competencies, including management skills, occupational skills and maintaining professionalism.

This course is appropriate for professionals in the construction industry in management or supervisory roles, such as contractors, estimators, site managers, surveyors, or experienced tradespersons, as well as those in the property sector, including self-builders, property managers, investors, estate agents, and housing professionals seeking to advance into property development management.

Upon completion of the property development course, participants will be tasked with a 3-stage assessment, consisting of a task, an explanation of technical content and a presentation. Assessments are scenario-based, approved by the CIOB awarding organisation.

Course content itself ensures that participants are well placed to undertake their first role in property development management, and existing managers will gain advanced knowledge of development appraisals, planning and legal frameworks, construction economics, and the practical skills needed to manage complex property development projects effectively.