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12106 (v.3) Building Economics 441


 

Area:

Department of Construction Management

Credits:

37.5

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Feasibility analysis of the financial return of building development. Life cycle costing. Value management process, techniques, facilitation and workshop. Introduction to the valuation process, productivity analysis, sales comparison and reporting.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the process and application of valuation, financial feasibility studies and life cycle costing. An understanding of the processes and applications of value management and facilitation.

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:

Australian Institute of Valuers and Land Economists. (1997), Valuation Principles and Practice. AIVLE. Lusht, K.M. (1997) Real Estate Valuation Principles and Applications. Irwin. Whippit, R.T.M. (1995), Property Valuation and Analysis. Law Book Company.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 40300 Building (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HKQuarter 1Y  
2004Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HKTrimester 3Y  

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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