Location-based Management for Construction
Unit code: HES6797
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Contact hours | 36 hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | PG: Nil UG: 250 CP |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the
Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) ,
Graduate Certificate of Engineering (Civil) ,
Aims and objectives
This unit covers specific knowledge areas regarding planning and control of linear and commercial/industrial construction projects using location-based management methods.
Upon learning, the students shall be able to:
- Understand related concepts and functions of management using location-based planning and control methods and comparison with activity-based approaches.
- Apply relevant principles and theories for location-based planning and control, including lean approaches to construction management.
- Demonstrate a functional knowledge of using appropriate tools and techniques for location-based planning and control.
- Understand the role of digital modeling in providing source data for planning, control and visualization in 5D environments.
- Formulate and/ or specify suitable strategies, methods and tools/ techniques for managing in the project-based engineering industries.
Generic skills outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will have:
- A fundamental understanding of location-based management principles.
- Basic abilities to plan and schedule using location-based methods.
- Basic understanding of digital models as a source of management information.
- Advanced knowledge regarding specific modern tools, techniques and best practices for planning and control.
Content
This unit covers essential concepts and techniques for management of construction projects using location-based methods.
Topics include: activity-based planning concepts; activity-based planning/ programming techniques; lean approaches to managing projects, location-based planning concepts, location-based planning/programming techniques; activity-based control and earned value analysis; location-based control; production efficiency; task durations and optimization; introduction to computer applications for location-based management; introduction to model-based applications for location-based management; introduction to 5D modeling and visualization
Topics include: activity-based planning concepts; activity-based planning/ programming techniques; lean approaches to managing projects, location-based planning concepts, location-based planning/programming techniques; activity-based control and earned value analysis; location-based control; production efficiency; task durations and optimization; introduction to computer applications for location-based management; introduction to model-based applications for location-based management; introduction to 5D modeling and visualization
