International Construction
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 0 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
PG: Nil.
UG: 250 credit points.
Aims and objectives
The aim of this unit to provide students with a general understanding of the international construction market and learning experience in the key issues and concepts of procuring construction projects in an international context.
Unit Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe the global construction market and strategies adopted by organisations in the context of exporting construction services
2. Identify, analyse and review the construction practices in developing countries, with particular emphasis on construction productivity and safety
3. Appreciate private sector participation in finance, design, construction and operation of infrastructure
4. Appreciate the financial risks encountered by contracting organisations in the global construction market and the practices/ methods to mitigate risks
5. Analyse common trends and challenges of forming international joint ventures in construction
6. Apply the process for selecting and training of construction professionals to undertake major project assignments in an international context
Unit Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe the global construction market and strategies adopted by organisations in the context of exporting construction services
2. Identify, analyse and review the construction practices in developing countries, with particular emphasis on construction productivity and safety
3. Appreciate private sector participation in finance, design, construction and operation of infrastructure
4. Appreciate the financial risks encountered by contracting organisations in the global construction market and the practices/ methods to mitigate risks
5. Analyse common trends and challenges of forming international joint ventures in construction
6. Apply the process for selecting and training of construction professionals to undertake major project assignments in an international context
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
*Scheduled face to face: N/A
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events N/A
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities N/A
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study and online discussions (approx. 150 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events N/A
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities N/A
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study and online discussions (approx. 150 hours)
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| 1. Assignment | Individual | 75% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 2. Online discussions | Individual | 25% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Minimum requirements to pass this Unit
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an overall mark for the unit of 50% or more
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an overall mark for the unit of 50% or more
General skills outcomes
During this unit students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Introduction to International Construction
• The Global Construction Market
• Construction Industries in Developing Countries,
• National and Cultural Differences
• Privately- financed Infrastructure Projects,
• Financial Risk Management
• International Joint Ventures
• Technology Transfer
• Skills for International Construction Professionals
• Construction in the Knowledge-based Economy
• The Global Construction Market
• Construction Industries in Developing Countries,
• National and Cultural Differences
• Privately- financed Infrastructure Projects,
• Financial Risk Management
• International Joint Ventures
• Technology Transfer
• Skills for International Construction Professionals
• Construction in the Knowledge-based Economy
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.