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The Construction Context (ABPL20041)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject provides a broad introduction to the nature and construction industry both locally and internationally and investigates the roles and responsibilities of a range of industry stakeholders. Theories relating to management, project management, teamwork and communication and how they apply to the construction industry are presented. The project life cycle concept is presented and project procurement systems and contracts are explored. An introduction to estimating practices, tender preparation and the main contractor selection is provided. New challenges for construction managers are considered including environmental concerns, ethical issues, technological innovation, workforce diversity and skills shortages
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Understand the role of the construction industry in the economy and the key characteristics of the industry;
- Appreciate the role of building professionals and be aware of their responsibilities during the life cycle stages of a building project;
- Appreciate the challenges facing different building actors in the construction industry;
- Understand the general principles and underpinnings of building contracts;
- Broadly recognise building materials, methods and traditions;
- Appreciate the historical and cultural developments underlying the history of building;
- Understand the cultural role of building technology;
- Understand the basic theories of management and project management.
Generic skills
Upon successful completion of this subject students will have had the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- analytical skills;
- communication skills;
- problem solving skills;
- team working skills.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL10005 | Understanding the Built Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- One three-hour examination (60%);
- Assignments to the equivalent of not more than 2000 words (40%).
Hurdle requirement: Regardless of assignment results, a minimum mark of 40% has to be achieved in the examination in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Course Reader
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Non- allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Architecture Major Property Major Engineering Systems - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 27 April 2024