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Course syllabus - Building Construction, Basic Course
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
WBT040
Valid from
Autumn semester 2015
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Building Engineering
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2013-09-02
Revised
2015-02-02
Status
This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Att upphandla byggprojekt
6., [rev.] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2011 - 338 s.
ISBN: 978-91-44-07022-3 LIBRIS-ID: 12223072
Byggstyrning
3. uppl. : Stockholm : Liber, 2002 - 344 s.
ISBN: 91-47-05082-9 : 416:00 LIBRIS-ID: 8551764
Byggprocessen
4., [rev.] uppl. : Stockholm : Liber, 2008 - 247 s.
ISBN: 9789147015115 (korr.) LIBRIS-ID: 10674799
URL: Omslagsbild
Objectives
To provide a basic understanding of the production phase of the building process and to give students advanced knowledge of and skills in how to manage and carry out a contract.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students should be able to
- describe the production phase of the building process
- perform calculations and describe the routines for planning and purchasing
- give an account of and exemplify the tender process by submitting a tender for a contract
- explain the importance of achieving high standards of quality, environment and work environment management
Course content
The production phase of the building process. Participants in the production phase and their role, with emphasis on the building contractor. Calculating, calls for tender and procurement. The trading standards of the building trade. The contractor's work on planning, quality, environment and work environment issues.
Tuition
Lectures, exercises and projekt assignment.
Examination
Project assignment, 3 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination, 4.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
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Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail