Construction Planning and Scheduling

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.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

Curtin University, the largest university in Western Australia, is a world-class leader in education and research. With an international focus and 52,000 students across 16 locations, including Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, Curtin ensures its graduates are skilled and prepared to make a positive contribution in the global environment. Open Universities Australia is proud to offer their degrees and subjects online.

University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain planning, programming and monitoring/control techniques used in projects
appraise and use practical application techniques in managing projects including planning, monitoring and control
use computer technology to inter-link various project data with planning and scheduling.

Topics covered

Topics
- Bar Charts and Histograms
- Network Diagrams
- Precedence Diagrams and CPM
- Constraints
- PERT
- Linear Scheduling
- Schedule Compression / Crashing
- Resource Allocation
- Updating a Schedule
- 4D - BIM
- Earned Value
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Others

Note: Level 3 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 2 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject develops construction planning and scheduling techniques with specific focus on construction planning, monitoring and controlling of projects as well as the interface with various project information.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Assignment 1 - Invigilated Exam — Apply scheduling & planning (50%)
Assignment 2 - LabAssignment — Integration of project data (30%)
Assignment 3 - Test (20%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related degrees

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)