Construction Process Modelling 5 (U00428)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-5-CVCPM

This course will introduce and study construction processes (for example earthmoving, concreting) from a fundamental point of view with the aim of improving their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. The course will also look at advanced construction management techniques and methods, in particular the principles of Lean Production and Lean Construction, and also the principles of concurrent engineering upon which many construction projects are now managed.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 5th year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module the students should be able to:
- understand basic construction processes such as earthmoving, concreting and paving;
- understand the principles of lean engineering and production and, by extension, those of lean construction;
- understand how concurrent engineering principles affect the management of modern construction projects;
- know how construction process data is captured; and
- carry out simple regression analysis and simulation of construction process data.