Undergraduate USA-BUIL2028-2023

Construction Scheduling

Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Select, apply, and present appropriate project scheduling approaches using computer-assisted techniques to calculate and manipulate the time needed to complete construction projects.
Work in teams and provide results in a professional manner.
Apply initiative and judgement for problem solving and decision making in complex issues regarding interactions of schedule, cost, and limited resources in the context of construction management.

Topics covered

- You’ll study the following topics:
- Introduction to time management
- Deterministic scheduling part 1: network calculations
- Deterministic scheduling part 2: critical path
- Stochastic scheduling
- Schedule monitoring, control, and rescheduling
- Resource smoothing and leveling
- Cost estimating and time phase budget
- Time/cost crashing

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

In this course, you’ll learn several methods used in construction projects for managing time and its relationship with cost. This includes breaking down a project into activities, selecting an appropriate scheduling method, carrying out the scheduling, and predicting the project cash flow. The course will also cover the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in assisting time and cost management.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Construction Management degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Assessments

Quiz (40%)
Project (60%)

Textbooks

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