Building Surveying Science 4

Course aim

To develop the student’s knowledge in the design, engineering and scientific principles related to the professional practice aspects of Building Surveying and to give the students a sound knowledge base in building condition and the options for remedial works. To develop a thorough understanding of building maintenance management at both the operational and strategic levels throughout the building life cycle.

Course content

Government and Private Certifiers duties and responsibilities. Construction and structural documentation. Performance assessment of design and engineering solutions of complex buildings and structures used scientific based principles. Site procedures, notices and certification. Building inspection and report writing. Management of repair/remedial works in both a single project and as part of a Program of works for a building facility. Building maintenance management, computer analysis and modelling of facilities management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2 - group assignment, Examination

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.