Basics of Construction Management
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRA0602 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | I-RT-3N | 2012-03-05 – 2012-04-27 | Minna Uimonen | Finnish | 2012-02-13 – 2012-03-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will learn how the construction projects are managed. The student will learn from the developer's perspective the importance of negotiation, planning, agreements, and project management.
Contents
Feasibility studies, project definition, the complex nature of demand and satisfying requirements, planning the financing method, design process, selection of designers, consulting agreements, stages of design, coordinating design, managing costs, design meetings and design team; project planning, contracting forms, tendering and tender documents; operations at site, affirmation qualification in construction, the responsiblity of the developer to cooperate with contractor, technical, economical and temporal control; site meetings, and setting the disputes; handing over, introduction, acceptance process and the tasks during the warranty period.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Kankainen & Junnonen. Rakennuttaminen, Rakennustieto Oy 2001. Material supplied by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecturers, exercises
Assessment Methods
Exercises and exam, continuous assessment.