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Become a project manager, quantity or building surveyor, estimator or contract administrator. Study domestic, commercial and civil construction technology, measurement and estimating, project management, and contract and cost management.

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management

Development Processes

Structures

Governance for Planning

Low Rise Construction

Introduction to Management in Construction

Stake out designs in domestic construction. You’ll study structure, materials, tools and methods to build houses from foundation to finish. Consider how structural design controls heat and light effects; ventilation, acoustics and air flow and quality. 

Study how a solid structure secures the function and integrity of buildings. Learn the structural principles of construction and identify best practice. Recognise the relationship between structure and force. Design a structure and assess stability. 

Get constructive and stake out a foundation in management. Study the construction project life cycle and the role of the industry in communities. Understand what managers, quantity surveyors and project managers do. Learn management techniques. 

Examine the Australian measurement standards used in construction. Use rules to measure simple construction examples. Find alternative ways to measure builder’s quantities and estimates. Use techniques to quantify and cost construction work.

Introduction to Measurement of Construction Works

Survey Australia’s building control system and interpret legal requirements. Learn about the Building Code of Australia, sustainability issues and disability access. Consider how the Building Act impacts development applications and approvals. 

Building Surveying

Match the right plant type, size and equipment to construct modern buildings today. Assess features for capability and performance. Learn to select for suitability to deliver exact project requirements considering technical capacity, safety, and cost. 

Construction Plant and Equipment

Build on your knowledge of the industry standards and rules for measuring construction works. Measure steelwork, stonework, roofing, ceilings, windows and doors. Understand building specs and drawings. Lay the foundation for builder’s quantities and estimates.

Building Measurement

Inspect engineering measurement rules for complex civil, resource infrastructure and industrial projects. Use Australian and international measurement standards. Interpret and calculate specifications and drawings. Measure engineering works. 

Engineering Measurement

Use BIM to create and manage the project information life cycle, before during and after construction. Improve workflow. Discuss the BIM concept, approach and capacity to manage construction, design and infrastructure. Consider issues and challenges.

Building Information Management

Develop construction management plans and schedules with a focus on monitoring and control. Apply and assess practical techniques. Learn how to complete projects on time and to budget. Use technology to link project data with plans and schedules. 

Construction Planning and Scheduling

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