17131 Construction Technology and Regulation

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Description

This subject introduces students to the building construction industry's technology and construction management processes with particular focus on regulation and build quality. The subject is divided broadly into two component parts. The first component acquaints the student with construction technology for residential buildings. The second component deals with construction technologies for multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential construction and high-rise construction. Build quality and regulation is discussed in relation to the topic areas throughout the subject.

Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:

C = communication and groupwork

A = attitudes and values

P = practical and professional

R = research and critique

I = innovation and creativity.

Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).

Content (topics)

• Building Codes & Standards
• Building Regulation, Certification (and Disputes)
• Site Establishment
• Building Foundations
• Substructure & Structures
• Claddings & Finishes
• Material Handling
• Building Services.

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total mark.