702-236 Construction Site Management

702-117 Principles of Construction Management

The subject focuses on issues affecting the management of construction at the site level. Construction project planning techniques and resource management systems are introduced. An overview to the issues affecting the efficient use of resources such as labour, materials, plant and equipment is provided and techniques to improve labour productivity such as work study and activity sampling are presented. Critical path scheduling is introduced and the construction plan for a low rise commercial building is undertaken. Contractor's cost control, industrial relations, site safety and quality assurance are also examined.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in the construction stage of a building.

• Demonstrate a general knowledge of site management procedures for the efficient and effective use of resources on a construction site.

• Appreciate factors affecting site productivity including the factors of industrial relations and safety at the site level.

• Show a sound understanding of critical path scheduling and apply this knowledge to a given situation.

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

• Communication skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Teamwork skills.

• Analytical skills.

One three-hour examination (60%) and assignments to the equivalent of not more than 2000 words (40%). A minimum mark of 40% must be achieved in the examination in order to pass the subject.

• 702-236, Study Guide and Reader. Annual publication.