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Construction Industry Studies - Property (ABPL20051)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dermot Mcgeown (Principal Coordinator)
Rebecca Cameron (Coordinator)
Overview
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Modern-day, sophisticated property professionals, in their roles as key advisers, developers or investors, are required to lead and / or act in close collaboration with a wide range of other professionals in the analysis and management of property development and property investment projects. Professional property practitioners need to gain a strong understanding of the principles, processes and systems associated with the design and construction of buildings. Construction is, effectively, the largest cost element in a property’s lifecycle, is a source of considerable risk, and its project management is of major importance.
This subject provides an introduction to that strategic knowledge. It discusses, for instance, residential low rise construction e.g. individual house-dwellings, master planned communities, and, commercial and industrial construction systems e.g. medium and high density residential, offices, warehouses, shopping centres, by providing a broad overview on the materials utilised, construction methods, the management of the construction process and the roles of the other professional that, as a team, deliver project.
The various design concepts and structural systems currently used are discussed with an emphasis on how those building features affect the use and cost of construction and, thereby, the value of a property. The selection of materials, its application and performance are incorporated throughout the subject, leading to an awareness of building performance and maintenance, which also impact on property performance, profitability and value.
The subject describes and emphasises the indelible links between the market’s demand for property, financial feasibility of projects, the design response, the methods, systems and cost of construction and their combined effect on property values.
This subject, will the delivered in a series of weekly lectures, tutorials and a number of visits to construction sites.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject intends to provide a broad introduction to construction concepts for property major students in the Bachelor of Environments degree.
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Link basic design concepts with current construction practices through discussion in lectures and tutorials and visits to live construction projects;
- Appreciate the factors affecting the choice of structural systems, and the choice of construction materials taking into account matters such as construction cost comparison, time / program constraints, analysis of the site including site access, client requirements, the construction and property marketplace including material and technology constraints;
- Read and interpret construction drawings;
- Understand a variety of project types and the broad construction and structural methods engaged to construct them through discussion in lectures and tutorials, guest speakers from industry and visits to live construction sites;
- Comprehend the indelible links between market demand for property, financial feasibility of projects, the design response, property valuation, the methods, systems and cost of construction and their combined effect on property values through examination of the drivers of market supply and demand, elements of feasibility studies, presented in lectures and tutorials, guest speakers from industry and visits to live property development projects under construction.
Generic skills
The following generic skills will be developed in this subject:
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Drawing reading skills
- Research skills
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
ENVS10003 Constructing Environments OR
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL10005 | Understanding the Built Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PROP20003 | Design and Property Industry Studies | 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: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1: Project Report, Individual Assessment (15%) requiring approximately 15 to 20 hours of work not exceeding 1000 words per student, (Hurdle 40%);
- Assignment 2: Project report, Group Assessment (15%) requiring approximately 15 to 20 hours of work, not exceeding 1000 words per student, (Hurdle 40%);
- Assignment 3: Project Report, Group Assessment (40%) requiring approximately 45 to 55 hours of work not exceeding 2500 words per student, (Hurdle 40%);
- In Lecture Weekly Testing (20%) requiring approximately30 to 35 hours of work,
- Attendance at and participation in tutorials including all site visits. Examples of participation include individual and group analysis of construction and property related matters in preparation of project reports (10%).
Note that group assignments are carried out on the basis of students forming groups of four students.
Hurdle requirement:
- Student is required to at least meet the hurdle requirement for each of the above four (4) components of assessment.
- Minimum 80% attendance at tutorials is a hurdle requirement.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Dermot McGeown Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Lecture 2 hours per week, Tutorial 2 hours per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Dermot Mcgeown (Principal Coordinator)
Rebecca Cameron (Coordinator)
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
G. Wilkie (2003), Building Your Own Home, New Holland.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Environments Discipline subjects Informal specialisation Non- allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors Major Property Breadth Track Property - 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: 31 October 2023