Hours Per Week

Hours per Semester

Weighted Total Mark

Weighted Exam Mark

Weighted Continuous Assessment

Credit Units

LH

PH

TH

CH

WTM

WEM

WCM

CU

3

2

3

45

100

60

40

3

Course Description

Nature of construction projects. Effective and productive construction, the effect of technology. Site layout. Site documentation. Safety and health issues on site.

Objectives/Aim

  • To enable the student understand and apply the principles of site management and practice.

Course Outline

  1. Nature of construction projects.                                                                                          [12CH]
  2. Effective and productive construction, the effect of technology                           [12CH]
  3. Site layout                                                                                                                                      [12CH]
  4. Site documentation                                                                                                                   [12CH]
  5. Safety and health issues on site                                                                                            [12CH] 

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to understand and use the principles of site management and practice.

Method of Teaching/Delivery

The course will be conducted through lectures, tutorials and assignments. Basic lecture materials provided by the Lecturer will be supplemented by individual reading effort by students.

Assessment Method

Continuous assessment through assignments and tests, and final written examination. The final examination carry 60% of the total mark., while continuous assessment will carry a total of 40%.

Reading/ Reference Materials

  • Seeley, I.H. (1996). Building Economics; Fourth Edition. Macmillan Press Limited.

Attachments

Attachment Name Attachment Type

CMG 7203 Site Management and Practice

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