SDCM71-313: Integrated Measurement and Professional Practice

Description

This subject develops a mature understanding of the management of the processes associated with the production of contract documents particularly those that are integrated with cost management. There is an emphasis on emerging and innovative technologies and techniques that integrate activities such as complex building measurement with a range of information management tools. Strong links are developed with the quantity surveying profession and the wider construction industry through guest lectures and case studies of projects presented by industry professionals. Related aspects of professional practice are explored.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Apply the principles of measurement and estimating to more challenging areas of specialised work sections using digital technologies and tools.
2. Analyse and critically evaluate industry methods and practices associated with the production and use of contract documentation and discuss these in the context of established and emerging professional practice.
3. Reflect on your own learning experience and use that reflection to identify areas of knowledge, skill and practice that you consider are important for you to pursue in order to enhance your career prospects and professional performance.
4. Provide preliminary advice to clients on the adoption of new management technologies and tools in the process of building procurement.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2019 [Intensive]
• May 2019 [Intensive]
• May 2019 [Intensive]
• January 2019 [Intensive]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 5 & 10]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 4 & 9]
• May 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 4 & 9]
• January 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 4 and 9]
• September 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 2 & 7]
• May 2017 [Intensive]

Subject dates