Course overview
In this course, students will relate the design, engineering and scientific principles relevant to building pathology, asset management and remedial works. To synthesize the solutions to building failures and defects, their manifestation, causes and repair. Link the building pathology to the overall strategic and tactical management and operation of assets. Building Pathology; Building inspection and report writing. Management of repair/remedial works in both a single project and as part of a program of works for a building facility; Specific services and skills required in relation to existing buildings and developments, e.g. dilapidation reports, technical due diligence inspections, defect identification and repair, and change of use. Strategic facilities and asset management and building operation; Space utilization and management; Sustainable asset and facilities management; Outsourcing and business continuity planning; Intelligent buildings and the role of digital and intelligent systems including 3D scanning and BIM in the occupancy phase.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply strategic asset planning to asset management frameworks for the acquisition, use, care, refurbishment and disposal of assets that optimise service and minimise risk.
- Critically analyse the challenges and opportunities in asset management using industry examples.
- Assess buildings by inspection to identify common building faults and defects, deduce causes and recommend potential remedies.
- Use principles of asset management to critically evaluate building maintenance planning, including the management of identified faults and defects in existing buildings.
- Utilise IT for communication relevant to building surveying and prepare detailed technical reports.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 23099
Section SE01
Size 70
Available 70
Online
Class number 20135
Section 01OL
Size 60
Available 60
Fee calculator
To display course fees, please select your status and program below:
We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
If you are studying in a Professional Pathway Psychology or Clinical Psychology program, please refer to the Student Contributions amounts published here.
The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.