Area: | Department of Construction Management |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Applied building processes with regard to site organisation and site layout. Materials and plant management systems. Site supervision and reporting. Work study and method study. Subcontracting management. Site cost control. Site security. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the site management processes and procedures involved in the construction industry. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Calvert, R.E. (1986), Introduction to Building Management (sixth edition). London, Butterworths. Forster, G. (1999), Construction Site Studies Production Administration and Personnel. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Class Test 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40300 Building (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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