Learning Outcomes:
• Define the concepts and process of information in construction practice.
• Investigate and evaluate the plant and equipment implemented within the construction projects
• Describe qualitative and quantitative construction management techniques, their uses, benefits and limitations
• Apply appropriate sources of information in construction practice and explain proper techniques to manipulate data in assessing the projects
• Evaluate the benefits of various management and technique skills by Performing a construction practice case study on a diverse scenario
Indicative Module Content:
1. Introduction to Construction Plant and Equipment
2. Cost and Productivity of Construction Practice
3. Ground Investigations and Characteristics of Soil and Rock
4. Site Clearance, Preparation, Earthwork, Dewatering
5. Soil Stabilisation and Under Pining
6. Structure Analysis and Steel Construction
7. Scraping and Grading
8. Excavation and Hauling
9. Slip form, Tilt-up, Concrete Pumping
10. Cranes and Ancillary Equipment
11. Demolition and Safety Management