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Prefabrication in Building (ABPL90325)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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The subject will expose you to the latest international developments in prefabrication and its application within construction. You will develop an appreciation for how prefabrication can be used to minimise or avoid many of the issues currently faced by the construction industry as well as the environmental, financial and social benefits that are possible.
The construction and associated challenges and benefits of prefabrication will be demonstrated through a series of case studies and site visits.
The use of prefabrication in construction will be covered at various scales and levels of complexity, including an in-depth look at a range of componentised, panelised and modular construction systems.
You will also develop professional expertise in the analysis of prefabrication as an alternative approach to procurement within the construction industry.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Build a critical appreciation for off-site construction approaches;
- Analyse and compare the different procurement approaches used in prefabricated construction against conventional construction practices;
- Quantify the benefits of prefabricated construction;
- Develop an awareness of the latest international developments in prefabricated construction.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
Relate current research to industry practice;
Analyse and evaluate current procurement approaches;
Envisage and plan alternative construction procurement approaches;
Communicate in verbal, written and graphic forms appropriate to particular contexts;
Critically evaluate the work of others and provide constructive feedback.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following courses:
MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture (200 points)
MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)
MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture
MC-LARCH2Y Master of Landscape Architecture (200 points)
MC-LARCH3Y Master of Landscape Architecture (300 points)
MC-CM Master of Construction Management
MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management (200 points)
MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300 points)
MC-PROP Master of Property
MC-PROP2Y Master of Property (200 points)
MC-PROP3Y Master of Property (300 points)
MC-URPL Master of Urban Planning
234AA Master of Design
234AH Master of Design (Heritage)
373AA Graduate Diploma in Planning and Design
OR
approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
• Case study equivalent to 1000 words (20%) due in week 5, researching an existing international example of a prefabricated construction system.
• Prefabricated building model (20%) due in week 7, designing and building a scaled model demonstrating an understanding of some of the principles associated with optimising prefabricated construction.
• Prefabrication Report equivalent to 2500 words (40%) due in week 11, describing a prefabricated construction system for improving the performance of construction projects and firms. A draft version of the report (Hurdle Requirement) is due in week 8.
• Class presentation of 10 minutes (20%) held in week 12, communicating the major findings of the Prefabrication Report and highlighting recommendations for improving the performance of the construction industry using a prefabricated construction system, (Hurdle Requirement).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Andre Stephan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 3 hour seminar 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
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Additional delivery details
This subject will not run every year.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Safety boots, safety glasses and a high visibility vest are required for construction site visits in this subject (to be provided by the student)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Corporate Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Policy Informal specialisation Research and Development - 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: 3 November 2022