Introduction to Management in Construction

• • • Overview of the construction industry: economic and management considerations
  • • Understanding projects: lifecycle stages and contract documents
  • • Innovative practices in contemporary construction management
  • • Managing risks and uncertainties in construction project delivery
  • • Professionalism in the construction industry: Professional bodies, ethics and delivery of services
  • • Corporate Social Responsibility

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• CUR-CME103C-Introduction to Management in Construction (No longer available)

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required

This subject was previously known as Construction Industry Management.

This subject will provide students with an overview of the construction industry, project life cycle, the industry’s place in the community and external factors that influence it. The role, functions, and professional practices of construction managers, quantity surveyors and project managers will be discussed. Students will be introduced to a range of management concepts and techniques associated with construction projects.

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• Online Test (20%)
• Reflective Journal (30%)
• Essay (50%)

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