Design Management – Bachelor of Construction

A broad based introduction to property examined from both a New Zealand and international perspective. This course incorporates the use of technology in relation to all aspects of the property market.

An introduction to the theory and methods employed in project management.

This course covers the construction methods and materials used in commercial buildings. Students will examine installation of services and facilities for comfort and energy performance of commercial buildings including in a 3D digital environment.

Prerequisites: 218102 or 218172 Restrictions: 218271, 218273

The course covers the principles of measurement of building works. Students will integrate and apply preliminary and detailed estimating, and cost planning principles to make cost-related decisions.

Restrictions: 218211

An introduction to basic legal principles and contexts that may affect construction projects in New Zealand including a basic introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi. It includes an introduction to Commonwealth legal systems and basic principles of the law of contract and tort. These are then extended to legal principles affecting construction contracts and an introduction to construction dispute resolution methods.

Restrictions: 218315

This course develops the skills for managing multidisciplinary construction design teams, using building information modelling (BIM) execution plans to support integrated building decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on managing complex, full-federated BIM models, enabling students to lead collaborative design processes in real-world construction environments.

Students develop construction project planning and scheduling skills and apply these to the production of design-related information for decision-making. This includes the practical application of design information to the digital simulation of design, construction and operation of buildings.

Restrictions: 218226, 218228

This course extends the construction industry work experience gained in first year to additional 300 hours in a public or private business in an area related to the student’s chosen major. A descriptive report demonstrating satisfactory work experience and generic skills such as observational, fact-finding, analytical and reporting skills is required.

Prerequisites: 218110

The course covers the construction methods and materials used in infrastructure projects, including in 3D digital environment. Students will examine the design and installation of services and lifelines associated with infrastructure projects. The course will also describe the maintenance requirements for large infrastructure projects.

Prerequisites: 218201 or 218271 Restrictions: 218374

This course introduces the concept of Design for Excellence (DfX) in construction projects, incorporating methodologies such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), Design for Sustainability (DfS), and Design for Reliability (DfR). Students will explore how DfX principles can be utilised to improve project coordination and efficiency in construction projects.

This course explores computational design methodologies, focusing on parametric modelling and generative algorithms powered by AI for construction design projects. Students will be exposed to the use of digital tools to develop adaptive and performance-driven construction designs.

Restrictions: 218324

This course covers the engineering design and integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in buildings and other construction facilities. Students will learn sustainable solutions for energy efficiency using smart building technologies.

Prerequisites: 218224

This course focuses on construction design from conception to detailed design to drawings ready for construction. Students will be taught the concept of universal building design for accessibility and inclusivity.

Prerequisites: 218103

This course provides students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply the design management knowledge and skills they have developed over the course of the degree.

Restrictions: 218336, 218326, 218340

This course introduces students to the broader concepts of sustainability and innovation applied to the entire building lifecycle. The course examines sustainable development goals, environmental legislation and their implications on building production during the pre-construction phase, use/re-use, recycle, waste and innovations to minimise environmental impacts during the construction phase, innovations for sustainable maintenance during the post-construction phase and also innovations in deconstruction and reclaiming during the demolition phase as a means to enable a circular economy.

Restrictions: 218313

This course continues the study of basic principles of the law affecting construction contracts into the wider area of construction law. These include principles of professional ethics and the roles and liabilities of construction professionals. The course introduces both legal principles and practical aspects of construction contracts including construction contract administration. The course also includes an exploration into more common construction dispute resolution methods such as statutory adjudication.

This course explores the process of procuring and tendering construction projects, including in a digital environment such as e-Procurement and e-Tendering. Students investigate the principles and processes of various traditional and non-traditional procurement and tendering methods, prepare tender and contract documents, undertake contractual risks assessments, and analyse tenders.