Units
Residential Construction and Engineering
Unit code: UDB110
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
You learn to read plans and build a house by studying construction theory and legislation, visiting building sites, and sketching construction details. Focus on the four traditional methods of construction, brick veneer, cavity brick, block and timber, evolution of building, Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards; methods of construction; foundation and footings; linings; claddings; windows; doors; joinery; staircases; roof coverings; balanced cut and fill; services; retaining walls; acoustic and fire safety requirements; specifications for residential construction; protection to the public during construction; temporary support and demolition of structures; energy efficiency design; building defects and failures.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2012 Semester 1 | Yes |
Offered in these courses
- UD40
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The management of construction represents the core study area for Construction Managers and Quantity Surveyors who are required to understand not only the construction process but also the management of that process. In addition, Construction Managers and Quantity Surveyors are required to be able to assess competing methods, techniques and technologies and implement those effectively through sound management practices to required legislative standards. This unit will introduce you to current domestic construction techniques and materials which are the core of any construction process.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to provide you with extensive theoretical knowledge of residential construction and the core construction knowledge and skills necessary to manage/supervise the construction of residential house.
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Understand the construction procedures, concepts and principles to manage/supervise the construction of residential buildings.
2. Know how building components, systems and services interact with each other: and understand the compliances with building legislation, codes, standards and acceptable construction practices.
3. Understand the current workplace health and safety requirements.
Content
This unit covers the following: Materials; Methods of construction; procedures, practices, legislative requirements; On-site inspections and site management techniques of residential buildings, including equipment and plant requirements.
General topics include: site establishment, soil testing, foundations, footings, structural framing, bracing and tie-down, window and door installation, services co-ordination, cladding and linings.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Teaching Mode
Hours per week: 4
Lecture: 2
Tutorial: 2
Learning Approaches
Learning approaches will cover the following:
1. Problem based
2. Self-learning
3. Team based learning
4. Experiential learning
Assessment
MOPP Statement
The assessment for this unit follows the assessment policy stated in section C/.5.1 Manual of Policies and Procedures (MOPP) at http://www.mopp.qut.edu.au/C/C_05_01.jspYour lecturer will be available to discuss queries in your scheduled lectures sessions.
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
A 2 hour mid-semester exam will be held within the week 5 lecture.
The exam is based on your construction lectures and reflects the work you have done up to week 4.
Relates to objectives:
1. Understand the construction procedures, concepts and principles to manage/supervise the construction of residential buildings.
2 Know how building components, systems and services interact with each other: and understand the compliances with building legislation, codes, standards and acceptable construction practices.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 5
Assessment name:
Portfolio
Description:
Residential Construction Package Development Exercise
You will be asked to prepare a bid proposal for residential construction including drawings for a house raising and/or building exercise using your knowledge of the residential construction process and drawing skills learned from this unit.
Relates to objectives:
1. Understand the construction procedures, concepts and principles to manage/supervise the construction of residential buildings.
2. Know how building components, systems and services interact with each other: and understand the compliances with building legislation, codes, standards and acceptable construction practices.
3. Understand the current workplace health and safety requirements.
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 8
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
A 2 hour exam will be held within the examination period at the end of semester1.
Relates to objectives:
1. Understand the construction procedures, concepts and principles to manage/supervise the construction of residential buildings.
2. Know how building components, systems and services interact with each other: and understand the compliances with building legislation, codes, standards and acceptable construction practices.
3. Understand the current workplace health and safety requirements.
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
In Exam Period
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Required Texts
You are recommended to have your own copy of the following and these are used in other units:
1. Allan Staines (2011) The Australian House Building Manual: Step by Step Guide to House Building, 7th Ed. Pinedale Press, Caloundra, QLD
2. George Wilkie and Stuart Arden (2011) Building Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Owner-Builders, 3rd Revised Ed. New Holland Publishers Australia
References
The following are recommended for your use and are free downloads from the QUT Library database:
1. Australian Building Codes Board, (1996) Building code of Australia - Housing provisions, Vol. 2.
2. Standards Australia (1994) Glossary of building terms, SAAHB50.
3. Standards Australia (1999) Residential timber framed construction, AS1684.2.
4. Standards Australia (1996) Residential slabs and footings design, AS2870.1
5. Standards Australia (2001) Masonry structures, AS3700.
Other Resources
You are required to use the following:
1. The Blackboard site for UDB110
2. QUT Library Databases http://www.library.qut.edu.au/databases/ to obtain Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia
Risk assessment statement
In this unit, you will undertake lectures and/or tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
All UDB110 students are expected to complete the new National White Card CPCCOHS1001A Construction Safety Induction Course. This is available at www.bluedogtraining.com.au at a significant discount to QUT students.
Additional costs: Site visits might involve some minor travel expenses and you'll need to purchase your own safety boots. $40 for National White Card Construction Card.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 18-Feb-2013
