702-316 Management of Construction 3

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This subject utilises problem based self-learning approaches in which students work in groups to investigate and report on solutions to issues raised through assessing a given project. This includes management techniques utilised in the building industry. Alternative forms of contract and site management; alternative methods of project procurement; the differing relationships between the parties, and the effect upon the management of a site. Methods of construction including the examination of the buildability of various methods. Site visits and videos (when available) will be used to illustrate alternative methods. Management of site information for the use of builders and for the direction of sub-contractors. Management of sub-contractors, their contracts and the relationship between the sub-contractor and the rest of the project team. Advanced time management techniques including project planning, the use of a schedule as a target, project work sequencing, sub-contractor and site staff control in time management, updating a project schedule and reporting project progress. Working as part of a team prepare a computer calculation of a sub-project critical path network of approximately 100 activities of the project provided, including demonstrating links between sub-projects to team member schedules, and inspection of a site on a regular basis through the semester including the production of monthly updates and reports of progress.

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