CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

CIV3CO

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides the necessary knowledge required for managing construction operations. Topics include contract administration, cost control, operational reports and industrial relations.

School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Hossam Abo El-Naga

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Must be enrolled in course code SBECT

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsConstruction Planning, Equipment and Methods 8th ednPrescribedPeurifoy, R, Schexnayder, C, Shapira, A & Schmitt, R 2011MCGRAW-HILL, NEW YORK

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Produce a variety of project documentation fit for purpose

Activities:
Workshop activities including case studies and problem solving tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Assess the cost and quality controls measures in contract documentation prior to construction commencement.

Activities:
Workshop activities including case studies and problem solving tasks
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Present operational reports used in engineering projects with clarity.

Activities:
Case studies
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Describe the framework of industrial relations and how it relates to engineering projects.

Activities:
Problem solving and case studies
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Identify up-to-date developments and current issues in the codes of practice in Occupational Health and Safety and industrial relations pertinent to construction operation.

Activities:
Problem solving and case studies
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Joe Petrolito

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Weekly Reflective Activities related to and Topical Online Quiz1502, 04, 05
Examination (2 hours)3502, 04, 05
Assignment (1000 words)1501, 03
Group Report and Presentation (2000 words and 20 minutes)3501, 03, 05