Construction Management and Technology 2

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 5004
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Course ID
202193
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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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

This course aims to build students’ understanding on three important aspects of construction management, namely time, quality and risk. The course delves into activity-on-node and activity-on arrow networks and related optimisation techniques to develop construction schedule plans, the quality management principals and risk assessment methods. By linking time, quality and risks of construction projects, this course enables learners to develop system thinking perspectives and problem-solving skills essential for managing projects considering various aspects of construction. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide a comprehensive understanding of construction management, preparing learners to excel in a global market.

  • Construction Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Management And Ethics

Course learning outcomes

  • Propose construction schedules based on the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), including both activity-on-node and activity-on-arrow diagrams
  • Optimise construction schedules considering resource constraints and time-cost trade-off
  • Understand holistic risk management processes including risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring, review and reporting
  • Evaluate the influence of regulations, organisations and employee behaviours on construction quality
  • Understand the connections between time, risk and quality in construction projects

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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