UO Construction Scheduling

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 2011
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Course ID
203082
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to extend the students' knowledge of the scheduling and planning of building projects. This includes breaking down a project into activities, selecting an appropriate scheduling method, carrying out the scheduling and predicting the project cash flow. The planning and scheduling of simple construction operations using flow charts, network analysis, Gantt charts, Critical Path Method, precedence diagrams, PERT, resource optimisation, decision theory and risk analysis. Computerised scheduling packages. Project management standards and scheduling. Introduction to 4D BIM.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate ability to communicate to clients and peers a broad understanding of knowledge related to scheduling and its interaction to cost and resources management.
  • 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.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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