Development and Construction

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5137
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Course ID
205622
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Salwa Mohd Ishak
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to provide an introduction and overview of the urban development process. It explores the structure and organisation of the development industry and examines the production of urban development as a process. This exploration includes development feasibility studies including site and market analysis and regulatory and construction aspects. Emphasis is placed on the constructability of urban developments including a discussion of different construction techniques, site constraints, regulatory constraints such as fire and disability access and the cost of different construction methods, materials and finishes. The sustainability of buildings in respect of construction and life cycle performance is also addressed.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of the urban development process
  • Interpret mechanisms designed to regulate urban development
  • Perform a site analysis including assessment of physical and policy constraints and opportunities
  • Critically evaluate the importance of sustainability as a factor in development decision making and design
  • Apply relevant design standards to a development concept
  • Perform a feasibility assessment for an urban development

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24277
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 140
Available
Available 140
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 25853
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 510
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 510
Class number
Class number 25852
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 509
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 509
Class number
Class number 25851
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
Class number
Class number 25850
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 534
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 534
Class number
Class number 25849
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 511
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 511
Class number
Class number 25848
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PROP7000 Development and Construction at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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