Course overview
This course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively design and manage construction projects. Through an integrated curriculum, students will apply previously acquired principles and digital competencies to tackle technical challenges, lead interdisciplinary teams, and uphold ethical and sustainable practices. Students will develop problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, fostering qualities essential for professional practice. The course aligns with program learning outcomes by preparing graduates to initiate professional careers, collaborate in diverse teams, demonstrate ethical conduct, and communicate proficiently in construction contexts, covering key areas such as technology applications, commercial management, legal frameworks, and environmental sustainability.
Course learning outcomes
- Synthesize interdisciplinary approaches to tackle technical challenges, demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills within a real-world construction project context
- Critique complex construction project requirements, incorporating legal, economic, and technological principles. Alignment with industry standards and regulations
- Examine personal and team performance within multi-disciplinary project environments, identifying improvement areas and implementing strategies for professional development
- Execute comprehensive project plans integrating sustainable practices, ethical considerations, and community needs, ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment with project objectives
- Facilitate and lead interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, effective communication, and conflict resolution to achieve project goals and deliver professional services
- Articulation and defence of ethical decisions in construction project contexts, recognising social justice issues and advocacy for sustainable development principles