Construction Planning and Scheduling

• • 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

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online Quizzes/Tests
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online materials

    • Online Assessment
    • Printable format materials
    • Resources and Links

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-CME205-Building Information Management ;

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

• SoftwareDetails - As part of this subject students are required to use MS Project (free for Curtin Students). This software only works on a PC, but is possible for use on a Mac (with modifications and a small cost to students). All details are provided throughout the unit and your tutor will assist you with this during the subject.

This subject enables students to develop construction planning and scheduling techniques. Students will understand how construction projects are monitored and controlled using planning techniques, and how planning interfaces with various aspects of 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.

• Folio Exercise (30%)
• Computer Laboratory Exercise 1 (30%)
• Computer Laboratory Exercise 2 (40%)

Current study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)