BLDG 4007 Modern Construction Projects

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301159

Coordinator Matt Stevens Opens in new window

Description In this unit, accelerating changes in the way construction projects are procured and delivered will be studied. Innovations relating to pre-site construction and to productivity measurement will be evaluated. Quality assurance and risk management will be considered in the light of new project delivery systems. Ways to improve end user satisfaction with construction project delivery will be addressed.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Assumed Knowledge

An understanding of standard building processes and familiarity with how they impact on project delivery.

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
Annotated Bibliography 1000 words 20 N Individual
Case Study 2000 words 40 N Individual
Presentation 15 mins 10 N Individual
Report 1000 words per student 30 N Group

Teaching Periods