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CMG1002 Residential Construction: Methods, Materials and Management

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Surveying & Built Environment
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: CMG1001

Overview

The residential construction sector contributes a significant proportion of new orders within the construction industry. Accordingly, it is vital that residential development and construction is managed efficiently, professionally and to the required method of construction.

Residential Construction - methods, materials and management course is provided to explain how single, and two storey residences are constructed in Australia providing knowledge on methods of construction, materials used, and management strategies to achieve project success. The course is supported with several videos on mainly Australian residential construction projects.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, student should be able to:

  1. Interpret client needs and wants
  2. Describe methods used for the construction of a residence
  3. Explain properties and types of materials used for residential construction projects
  4. Describe practices appropriate for the management of residential construction projects
  5. Explain the interconnectedness of methods, materials, and management
  6. Explain the usefulness of building information modelling to residential construction
  7. Demonstrate appropriate written and communication skills

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Understanding clients’ needs and wants 5.00
2. Design and design development 10.00
3. Sourcing finance, procurement options, standard form contracts and specifications 10.00
4. Construction insurance, site mobilisation, setting out, suppliers and subcontractors, time plans, and payment claims and procedures 10.00
5. Base construction methods, materials and management of front-end trades 10.00
6. Frame construction methods, materials including temporary works and management of related trades 10.00
7. External wall cladding and roof covering methods, materials and methods used for the management of middle trades 10.00
8. Fixing stage work (linings, architraves, cornices, skirting, doors, baths and shower trays, tiling, built in shelves, cabinets and cupboards), methods of construction, materials used and management 10.00
9. Practical completion, methods and materials used, management of back-end trades 10.00
10. Defects and defects liability, warranties and guarantees 5.00
11. Landscaping and interior decorating – methods, materials and management 5.00
12. Introduction to building information modelling 5.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Staines, A 2014, The Australian House Building Manual, 8th edn, Pinedale Press, Caloundra, QLD.
Students may need to access SketchUp, PlusSpec (an add on to SketchUp), and Mindjet MindManager software. Although, it may be possible to work with trial copies downloaded from vendor’s websites, purchase is recommended. Copies of software may be available through the Springfield Campus computer laboratories.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Practical Demonstration No 10 7
Assignments Design Design No 30 1,2,3,6,7
Assignments Written Report No 30 3,4,5,9
Assignments Practical Practical No 30 3,4,5,6,7,8
Date printed 10 February 2023