Project Delivery Systems
UndergraduateCUR-CME3032020
Course information for 2020 intake
Form knowledge about building and infrastructure project delivery systems. Inspect contract relationships and build pricing strategies. Consider processes and weigh up benefit versus risk using different systems. Apply learning in industry settings
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Project Delivery Systems
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe and compare the processes, benefits and risks of various project delivery systems giving consideration to international and cultural perspectives
- reflect upon and evaluate the available project delivery systems in terms of project outcomes
- evaluate project conditions in order to suggest suitable delivery systems.
- Contract Strategy: The Traditional Approach
- Contract Strategy: Design and Build
- Contract Strategy: The Divided Contract Approach
- Contract Documents and Payment Methods
- Authority and Responsibility in Project Organisations
- Partnering, Alliancing and Trust
- Project Financing and PPP
- BIM and Integrated Project Delivery
- Innovation and Culture
- Stakeholders and Supply Chain Learning
- Quest of Talent: Human Capital Issues
Students will study various project delivery systems used in buildings and infrastructure, the methods of contract price determination, the contractual relationships, financial methods, roles and associated benefits and risks to contract parties. Students are also given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in authentic industry scenarios.
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
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.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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