BLDG 4006 Modern Construction Enterprises
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 301158
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Description In this subject 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.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the opportunities presented by the changing global environment in construction
- Compare and contrast the trajectories of attempts at innovation in the construction industry
- Predict major trends in construction modernisation
- Hypothesise on the factors that contribute to successful modern construction enterprises
- Make an original case for the adoption of changes to the way construction businesses are structured
- Re-imagine construction enterprise models for the Indo-Pacific region
- Analyse the opportunities presented by the changing global environment in construction
- Predict major trends in construction modernisation
- Hypothesise on the factors that contribute to successful modern construction enterprises
- Make an original case for the adoption of changes to the way construction businesses are structured
- Re-imagine construction enterprise models for the Indo-Pacific region
Subject Content
2. Industrialisation of construction methodology and culture
3. Off-site and off-shore production
4. Globalisation in construction
5. Implications of Free Trade Agreements for construction productivity
6. Insurance and risk in a global market
7. Construction enterprises and entrepreneurship
8. Impact of the collaborative economy
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 | Mandatory |
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Quiz | 60 minutes | 30 | N | Individual | N |
Presentation | 15 mins | 20 | N | Individual | N |
Quiz | 5 MC questions each week | 20 | N | Individual | N |
Report | 1000 words per student | 30 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Spring (2024)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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Summer (2024)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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Spring (2025)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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Summer (2025)
Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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