Construction Scheduling

Course aim

To extend the students’ knowledge of the scheduling and planning of building projects. This includes breaking down a project into activities, selecting an appropriate scheduling method, carrying out the scheduling and predicting the project cash flow.

Course content

The planning and scheduling of simple construction operations using flow charts, network analysis, Gantt charts, Critical Path Method, precedence diagrams, PERT, resource optimisation, decision theory and risk analysis. Computerised scheduling packages. Project management standards and scheduling. Introduction to 4D BIM.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Computer Practical	1.5 hours x 5 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Online (Lecture & Tutorial)	3 hours x 12 weeks
Online (Computer Practical)	1.5 hours x 5 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Examination, Group assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.