BLDG 4006 Modern Construction Enterprises

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301158

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Description In this unit the pace of change in the construction industry will be addressed. Particular emphasis is placed on the ways in which construction businesses need to adapt their practices to deal with increased digitisation, industrialisation and globalisation. The impact of disruptive innovation on 'back of house' operations in construction enterprises will be studied and trends identified.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Economics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Assumed Knowledge

An understanding of the construction industry context and familiarity with organisational structures common in construction businesses.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Quiz 60 minutes 30 N Individual
Presentation 15 mins 20 N Individual
Quiz 5 MC questions each week 20 N Individual
Report 1000 words per student 30 N Individual

Teaching Periods