| Semester 2, 2023 Springfield On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Surveying & Built Environment |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
Course Coordinator:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: CMG1001 and CMG2001
Overview
This course seeks to develop students' skills in relation to procurement methods used in construction projects. Students will learn about processes and how to deal with risks involved in procurement. They will also demonstrate basic understanding and proficiency with contract law, construction management, quantity measurement and construction estimating - these are knowledge areas covered in other courses.
Course learning outcomes
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Evaluate various project delivery systems used in the construction industry;
- Outline suitable approaches which may be used to manage the delivery of traditional and complex construction projects;
- Outline tendering procedures used in different procurement routes in construction projects;
- Prepare tender documents for construction and building projects;
- Design and implement contract administration systems for construction and building projects particularly from a commercial perspective.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Project organizational structure | 10.00 |
| 2. | Procurement methods | 30.00 |
| 3. | Preparation of client鈥檚 estimate and tender documents | 10.00 |
| 4. | The contractor鈥檚 decision to tender | 10.00 |
| 5. | Preparation of tenders by the contractor | 5.00 |
| 6. | The client鈥檚 decision to contract a project | 5.00 |
| 7. | Managing procurement risks and uncertainties | 10.00 |
| 8. | Contract administration for the contractor | 5.00 |
| 9. | Contract administration for the client | 5.00 |
| 10. | Managing procurement disputes | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
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
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case 精东传媒app A1 of 2 | No | 35 | 1,2 |
| Case 精东传媒app A2 of 2 | No | 35 | 3,4 |
| Reflection (personal/clinical) | No | 30 | 5 |