• Semester 1 (Day)
• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

The construction sector is a major part of the total civil engineering
and  building industry.  Construction projects range in size from  the
small  (such  as the construction of a swimming pool or a  subdivision
cul  de  sac) to the very large (such as the construction of  a  hydro
electric  power  scheme or a freeway system).  However,  all  projects
share the common factors of utilising workers, machines and materials,
and  of  requiring  organisation  and  control.   The  graduate  civil
engineer  must, therefore, be familiar with the range of  construction
equipment and techniques in common use, and must be able to  plan  and
direct  construction works.  The unit covers the areas of construction
techniques, construction management and concrete technology.