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Construction Scheduling (ABPL90323)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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Through an introduction to details of construction scheduling techniques and use of professional scheduling tools, this subject articulates the clear processes of logical development of time program for construction activities in projects. Real-life case projects are used for students to explore the concepts of activity definition, activity sequencing, resource allocation and resource leveling in the time schedule development process. Organised as a working seminar, the subject exposes students to clear visualisation of the construction processes and logical placement of construction activities whilst enabling them to understand underlying constraints in the schedule development context.
Prescribed software programs with no cost
Primavera
Details of software availability and pricing are captured at: https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/student-experience/it-support
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able:
- To teach students how to optimise construction time in a range of residential and commercial projects;
- To provide a framework for evaluating alternative construction methods and implications in schedule;
- To optimise the use of resources such as people, materials, equipment, and capital;
- To provide the early warning of potential problems and set priorities; and
- To develop skills and training on professional scheduling tools such as MS Project and Primavera.
Generic skills
At the completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to visualise constructability issues;
- Ability to map or imagine construction processes in the context of timely project completion;
- Ability to examine alternative construction methods and the results of ripple effects;
- Ability to appreciate the effectiveness of construction schedule in overall time control in projects.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90334 | Means and Methods in Construction | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
This subject assumes knowledge of building processes, work breakdown structures and manual scheduling techniques. Subjects such as ABPL90025 Project Management in Practice would be beneficial to undertake before enrolling in this subject.
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 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 ( group work):Demonstration of high level of technical understanding of sequencing construction processes, resource allocation and resource levelling in construction activities and development of a feasible construction schedule for effective delivery of projects)
| Week 7 | 25% |
Assignment 2 (group work) : Demonstration of advanced knowledge in schedule compression, schedule update, monitoring and control, progress reporting and statusing of projects, variation analysis and control for effective delivery of projects
| Week 12 | 25% |
Reflective Exam (in-class) (Clear demonstration of knowledge and competencies achieved in construction scheduling)
| During the examination period | 40% |
Class Participation (Continuous participation in class activities, lab-based tutorials and formal submission of workings throughout the teaching period
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Hemanta Doloi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours including 24 hours lecture and 20 hours tutorial Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Project Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project 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: 31 January 2024