12008 (v.4) Quality in Building 242

Area:

Department of Construction Management

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12091 (v.2) Building Technology 243 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Problems of achieving quality in building and case study examples, introduction to quality management systems, quality control, quality assurance, cost benefits of quality, quality management system documentation, introduction to developing and implementing a quality management system, Australian and international quality standards and quality assurance certification.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the importance of quality in the construction industry. A general understanding of quality, quality systems and associated Australian Standards.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Chung, H.W. (1999), Understanding Quality Assurance in Construction: A Practical Guide to ISO 9000, in E and F Spon, London. Griffith, A. (1990), Quality Assurance in Building. London, MacMillan. Maple, A. (1993), Acme Architects Quality Manual. New South Wales, The Royal Institute of Architects Professional Development Unit. Nee, P. A. (1996), ISO 9000 in Construction. New York, John Wiley and Sons. Stebbing, L. (1993), Quality Management in the Service Industry. England, Ellis Horwood Limited. Thorpe, B., Summer, P. and Duncan, J.M. (1996), Quality Assurance in Construction (second edition). England, Gower.

Unit Texts:

Quality management systems - fundamentals and vocabulary. Sydney, Standards Australia. Quality mangament systems - requirements. Sydney, Standards Australia.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y