Engineering Project Control
Duration
12 weeks
Contact hours
- 48 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
PG: Nil
UG: 250 CP
Corequisites
Nil
Aims and objectives
The aim of this unit is to introduce the techniques for establishing and maintaining control of a project.
On completion of this unit the participant should be able to:
1. Describe the various forms of contract and project delivery mechanisms.
2. Describe and apply project administration requirements for prime contractors and sub-contractors – project meetings, progress payments, project cost forecasting, contract variations, extensions of time
3. Describe and apply the means and mechanisms of controlling project quality, costs and schedules
4. Formulate and/ or specify suitable strategies, methods and tools/ techniques for project control
2. Describe and apply project administration requirements for prime contractors and sub-contractors – project meetings, progress payments, project cost forecasting, contract variations, extensions of time
3. Describe and apply the means and mechanisms of controlling project quality, costs and schedules
4. Formulate and/ or specify suitable strategies, methods and tools/ techniques for project control
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Lectures 36 hours
Tutorials/Group labs 12 hours
Tutorials/Group labs 12 hours
also available by distance
Assessment
Assignments (individual, 100%) – written assignments (1 interim assignment and 1 final assignment)
General skills outcomes
On successful completion of this unit the student should have the:
- ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- in-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
- ability to understand problem identification, formulation and solution
- ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- ability to function effectively as an individual in a project team, have the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
- understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
- understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and have a commitment to uphold these responsibilities
- expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so
Content
- The Nature of the Construction Industry
- Project Phases: Identification, Planning, Feasibility Phase; Preliminary Engineering and Detailed Design Phase Contracts and Procurement Phase; Construction and Commissioning Phase
- Control of Project Costs
- Project Programming and Scheduling
- Project Quality Control
- Project Occupational Health and Safety
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Available on the Blackboard website for this unit.
Goldfayl, G, Construction Contract Administration, 2nd edn, UNSW Press, 2004.
Uher, TE, Programming and Scheduling techniques, UNSW Press 2003.
Goldfayl, G, Construction Contract Administration, 2nd edn, UNSW Press, 2004.
Uher, TE, Programming and Scheduling techniques, UNSW Press 2003.
There are many government references for this unit, which can be obtained from the Internet.