Year One Semester One

a)     To introduce students to the construction technologies used in the construction industry.

b)     To impart knowledge on assembly and performance of building structures.

c)     To help students know the materials, false works, components, plant,s and equipment required in the construction of framed structures.

d)     To appreciate service requirements and safety regulations in large building structures.

e)     To guide students into self-directed extensive research of a current industry in regards to construction technologies including government policy and guidance as well as industry awareness of emerging issues.

f)      To equip students with the skills to formulate and come up with innovative solutions to challenges faced in the proper and timely construction of building structures.

g)     To help students understand the emerging technologies and how they are used resolved.

1.1        Understand the technologies, methods, and materials used in construction of building structures. Understand the essential elements of contract law including formation, termination, and current issues.

1.2        Understand the most commonly used technologies, how and why they are used as well as those that are obsolete.

1.3        Link complex design intents and relate these to current construction practice.

1.4        Appreciate and prepare for the management of innovative practice in the field of construction technology.

2.1       Apply the accumulated knowledge and skills to the selection of a suitable procurement route to suit client and project type.

2.2       Apply procurement techniques for successful contract completion.

2.3       Prepare and present successful contract claims and requests for extension of time.

2.4       Reflect on the efficiency of contract claims and suggest ways for improvement.

2.5       Research construction case law to provide evidence of principles in practice.

2.6       Prepare recommendations to a business and professional audience clearly and concisely in relation to applicable laws in the construction industry.

2.7       Demonstrate a high level of technological understanding of the design of buildings and associated construction processes and solutions;

2.8       Research and analyze new construction methods and new products;

2.9       Participate effectively as a team member in project delivery, including in the early stages of design;

2.10 Propose and evaluate alternative construction systems and methods in response to given building performance requirements.

3.1       Awareness of the various data/information sources for construction technology information.

3.2       Communicate construction solutions by means of technical reports, sketches, diagrams, and drawings.

4.1       Communicating and presenting complex legal, academic and professional concepts, by writing concisely, comparing theories and arguments, and reaching conclusions based on evidence. Establishing an ability to engage fully in professional and academic discourse is of primary importance to this course.

4.2       Planning and Time management: Autonomous study and time management skills will enable students to meet deadlines for coursework assignments and complete tests and exams in time.

4.3 Problem-solving: Students should be able to assess and resolve problems of all degrees of predictability in an autonomous manner.

4.4       Managing the retrieval and organisation of information efficiently and effectively.

4.5       Analytical thinking skills: At this postgraduate level of study, all students are expected to establish ability and confidence to critique information provided to them and to present an informed, well-argued opinion when tasked to do so.