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Management of Construction (ABPL90313)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to the nature and construction industry both locally and internationally. It investigates the roles and responsibilities of a range of industry stakeholders and introduces project procurement systems and contracts. Theories relating to management and project management and how they apply to the construction industry are presented. The subject then focuses on issues affecting the management of construction projects at the site level. An overview of production management and how it relates to the construction industry is provided along with consideration of issues affecting the efficient use of resources such as labour, subcontract labour, materials, plant and equipment. Labour productivity improvement techniques to such as work study and activity sampling are presented. Industrial relations, site safety and quality assurance are introduced along with construction project planning methods. Critical path scheduling is presented and the construction plan for a small scale building is undertaken.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Understand the role of the construction industry in the economy;
- Appreciate the role of various design and construction professionals;
- Understand the basic theories of management and project management;
- Identify factors affecting the selection of the project procurement systems;
- Demonstrate a general knowledge of site management procedures for the efficient and effective use of resources on a construction site;
- Appreciate factors affecting site productivity including the factors of industrial relations and safety at the site level;
- Show a sound knowledge of critical path scheduling and apply this knowledge to a given situation.
Generic skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team work skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment, focussing on numerical techniques related to construction productivity
| Week 4 | 10% |
Essay and class presentation focussing on issues facing construction management in the future. Essay due in week 7 and presentations (in pairs) held in weeks 8 to 12
| From Week 7 to Week 12 | 40% |
Assignment, critiquing a project plan for a small scale building
| Week 11 | 10% |
Examination equivalent to 2000 words focussing on a wide range of management issues covered during the semester relating the procurement and delivery of projects for the construction industry
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Valerie Francis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (2 hour lecture & 2 hour tutorial per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Annual Reader
- Subject notes
Safety boots, high visibility vests and a hard hat 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 Course Master of Construction Management - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 12 November 2022