Course overview
The aim of this course is to gain a knowledge of principles of building surveying and engineering, and develop skills in applying this knowledge to complex building assessment and inspection applications. Students will gain knowledge of the professional practice of the professional building surveyor in the Australian and international context. Building Code of Australia Volume 1 and associated Australian Standards. The performance hierarchy in the design and construction of buildings. Performance assessment of design and engineering solutions of buildings and structures using scientific principles. Government and Private Certifiers' duties and responsibilities. Statutory building control, certification (both private and government), compliance with fire engineering and construction codes. Construction and structural documentation. Site procedures, notices and certification. Specific services and skills required in relation to proposed buildings and developments, e.g. approvals and certifications. The role of BIM in building surveying.
Course learning outcomes
- Relate the structure and operation of Local Government, Statutory Authorities and private certifiers to the activities of the construction Industry
- Critically review the role of the Professional Building Surveyor in both the Australian and international contexts
- Critically review the professional services that building surveyors perform, reflecting both the inspection/report and assessment based work as well as the professional consulting role.
- Evaluate ethical courses of action, according to professional body ethical codes of conduct, to be followed by building surveyors in various industry scenarios
- Develop skills to generate detailed reports on buildings and carry out building surveys and inspections