BLDG 3011 Construction Business Management
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 301427
Coordinator Matt Stevens Opens in new window
Description This subject is centred around the dynamics of managing a construction contracting enterprise. Student groups act as a Board of Directors to plan, communicate, execute, and adjust strategy as they pursue to optimise their firm's outcomes in an online competitive game. Knowledge areas of staffing, finance, labour management, risk management and tendering are challenged. Each week, student groups are scored objectively and given feedback. This shows the team the strengths and weaknesses of the prior week's decision making. Academic staff will work with each student group to refine and improve understanding of the complex dynamics involved. Assessments will be based on decision-making improvement and mastery of strategic and operational principles.
School Eng, Design & Built Env
Discipline Building Construction Management
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Check your HECS Band contribution amount via the Fees page.
Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Restrictions Students must have passed 80 credit points to enrol in this subject.
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the building construction industry and management principles.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the strategic and operational issues of a construction enterprise
- Apply iterative problem solving approach to optimise the firm�fs outcomes
- Apply principles of effective management to a construction firm
- Analyse situational factors
- Evaluate strategic and operational results
- Create a competitive strategic and operational plan
Subject Content
Operational planning
Human resource management
Tendering and procurement
Marketing
Financial strategies
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 30 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Practical | Total MERIT Game score after 6 weeks of competition | 20 | N | Group |
| Quiz | 30 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Report | 3,000 words | 40 | N | Both (Individual & Group) |
Teaching Periods
Spring (2022)
Online
Online
Subject Contact Matt Stevens Opens in new window
View timetable Opens in new window
Spring (2023)
Online
Online
Subject Contact Matt Stevens Opens in new window