Advanced Construction Technology (ABPL90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject focuses on major innovations in building materials, components, systems, and methods that require input from specialist trades and the adaptation of standard design and construction practices. Emphasis is placed on innovative construction methodologies that demand extensive planning and design management, as well as specialized construction practices. Topics may include advanced building construction and structural design principles, innovations in building materials and components, digital innovative methods, emerging construction systems, and advanced technologies in manufacturing, fabrication, and building processes. The subject content is reviewed annually to incorporate emerging practices and challenges within the building industry.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Communicate construction solutions by means of technical reports, sketches, diagrams and drawings;
- Link complex design intents and relate these to current construction practice;
- Propose and evaluate alternative construction systems and methods in response to given building performance requirements;
- Appreciate and prepare for the management of innovative practice in the field of construction technology.
Generic skills
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of technological understanding of the design of buildings and associated construction processes and solutions;
- Research and analyse new construction methods and new products;
- Participate effectively as a team member in project delivery, including in the early stages of design;
- Critically analyse and resolve ad-hoc construction related problems.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- Corporate Management informal specialisation in the MC-CONMG2Y Master of Construction Management
Option 2
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-CONMG3Y Master of Construction Management
- 300 point Master of Construction Management major in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 400pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90293 | Steel and Composite Construction Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90435 | Concrete Construction Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 3
Approval from the Course Coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
ABPL40005 Advanced Construction
Recommended background knowledge
Basic technology of primary structural materials (concrete, steel, timber and masonry); Standards practice in commercial construction methods (concrete framing, slabs and reinforcement methods, concrete post-tensioning, load-bearing walls, steel framing and connections); Familiarity with basic concepts of statics of structures.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1: Group report on comparative assessment of common methods of design and construction against innovative methodologies in a scenario.
| Week 5 | 20% |
Assignment 2: Group report on a laboratory work comprising applying new technologies for completing design and construction tasks.
| Week 10 | 30% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator M. Reza Hosseini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours of lectures per week and 12 hours of tutorial Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 4 March 2025