Project Construction Management
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
Students will analyse modern project management frameworks and their application in construction contexts. The unit provides critical insight into construction-specific considerations including occupational health and safety requirements, risk management approaches, resource optimisation, and quality planning methodologies. Through evaluation of scope, stakeholders and time planning techniques, students will develop expertise in managing the distinct challenges of construction projects.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse contemporary project management methodologies for planning and managing construction projects;
- Assess quality assurance strategies for complex construction project delivery;
- Formulate resources required for a complex construction projects; and
- Evaluate occupational health and safety requirements and risk management practices in construction environments.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 40%
Team-based assignment on developing management plan for construction projects
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Presentation on construction project management
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 40%
Case study exercises on managing and planning of a construction project
The group assignment has two components: progress report (10%) and project report (30%). It includes an evaluation of the contributions made by each member of the team to facilitate assessment of students' achievement of learning objectives.
Required reading
Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):