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Learning Outcomes

TopThe course covers the fundamental principles and practice of design and construction for real estate developments by examining the key drivers, processes, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. Students will gain a better understanding on how design and construction affect economic viability (profits & costs), functional operations, environmental, social and behavioral well-being. The course provides basic technical grounding on construction issues including contracts, regulations, building systems, materials and technology.

Students will learn to ‘read’ building plans, review and analyze the impact of building design in the built environment. Students will develop effective leadership skills in managing designers, consultants and contractors in development projects.

Teaching Modes

TopMandatory Attendance:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- 1 guided site visit to SDE4 which is under construction
- Learning Journey to BCA Academy

Preclusions

TopRE1105 Design and Construction

Workload

Top2-1-0-3-4

Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week