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Industry Partner project Studio (ABPL30044)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email:aamartel@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject was formerly known as Project Planning Studio
This capstone subject brings together and builds on an understanding of construction technologies and introduces project management concepts. Using an integrated project involving a series of studio-based exercises, students will translate a design proposal into operational construction and project management plans. A project based learning environment will be formulated for students to experience construction and project management decision making from concept through to completion. Details of project environment, construction systems, resource constraints, production processes, and management tools and methods will be explored and efficient project plans will be developed.
Students will form teams and work on assigned projects appropriately selected from the industry. Different roles in the project will be played by the teams. For example, the tenderers are to prepare a project development proposal based on the requirements of the client and then develop operational plans to implement the project. To accomplish this, the tenderers need to plan the construction project based on the development proposal, clients’ requirements and resources available. They are to estimate and evaluate activity durations, simulate and adjust construction sequences and balance resources involved. In developing the construction plan, alternative construction systems and methods will be examined and compared. Essential elements of the plan include construction equipment, temporary works and site layout. Site safety is an integral part of the plan.
The planning processes will be assisted by introducing commercial computer applications.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- Understand the sequence and complexity of planning and delivering a complex building project;
- Understand the variety of procurement processes and identify underlying considerations, particularly risk assessment for specific projects;
- Understand the role of method statements and planning for construction;
- Identify and analyse alternative design and construction techniques;
- Identify the role of cost estimating and planning in design and construction solutions;
- Identify and design site team management layouts and communication requirements;
- Identify potential safety considerations around tasks and design effective responses;
- Understand the inter-relations between project management functions such as scope, cost, time, quality, risk, procurement and integration management as they apply to specific projects;
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate design and construction strategies verbally and visually via a public presentation.
Generic skills
- An appreciation of the roles of client/engineer/architect/project manager.
- A commitment to and fundamental appreciation of, the concept of successful teamwork.
- An ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely ideas, concepts and solutions within the project team and between the project team and stakeholders.
- An ability to apply fundamentals along with the basics of science and mathematics to problem solving in specific scenarios.
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
For students admitted into the B-ENVS:
It might be possible to be exempted from a subject below if it is deemed you have taken another of a sufficiently equivalent nature. You may contact the subject coordinator under such circumstances.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20053 | Construction of Concrete Buildings | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30046 | Steel and Concrete Structural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30055 | Construction Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30040 | Measurement of Building Works | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
For students admitted into the B-DES:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL20053 | Construction of Concrete Buildings | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30046 | Steel and Concrete Structural Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL30055 | Construction Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CONS20002 | Measurement of Building Designs | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL30039 | Construction Contract Administration | Semester 2 (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: 6 July 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- One major group assignment equivalent to 1600 words per student (40%), comprising 8 x weekly 200 word per student submissions (worth 5% each), due between weeks 2 – 11;
- Two individual assignments equivalent to 400 words in total (5% each for a total of 10%), due between weeks 2 - 11;
- An individual personal learning journal component equivalent to 800 words (30%), comprising 10 weekly 80 word submissions, due between weeks 2-11;
- A group exhibition poster and final report, consolidated from the eight weekly group submissions. Equivalent to 1000 words per student, due in week 12 (10%);
- 20 minute group oral presentation with individual equivalent to 400 words, (10% individual mark per student), due week 12.
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Martel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x 3 hours studios Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email:aamartel@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 6 July 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject Reader
- 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 Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Major Property Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects Major Construction Major Construction - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 6 July 2023