Objectives and competences
The objectives of this course are: to teach the student to demonstrate understanding of modern theories for work organization and organization of enterprizes; to teach the student to organize construction works and to apply theoretic knowledge to practical cases; to teach the student to prepare a project of building-site organization.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Organization of construction companies (concept and importance of organization, historical development, specifics of organization in construction companies)
2. Works in construction business (construction works, finishing works, installation works)
3. Construction management (characteristics of construction production, objectives of the organization of works, organizational measures for increasing the efficiency and productivity of construction, indicators of production rationality, causes of irrationality in production)
4. Technological preparation of construction (technological preparation of works, technological processes of construction, study of working time, standardization of works)
5. Operative preparation of construction (preliminary study of construction conditions, dimensioning of capacities of temporary facilities, devices and installations, building-site organization)
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures on specific thematic contexts, problem based teaching and learning, encouraging students to solve specific problems, to be ready for commitment and active participation, and to use modern and traditional media; comparison of theory and practice.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to: explain modern theories for work organization and organization of enterprizes; organize construction works and to apply theoretic knowledge to practical cases; prepare a project of building-site organization.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Communication skills: manner of expression at written examination, oral work defence. Problem solving: preparing a site organization project, in total or in part, either individually or in a team.
Readings
Osnovna/Basic:
- Klanšek, U.: Organizacija gradnje, Univerza v Mariboru, Univerzitetna založba, Maribor, 2023.
Dodatna/Additional:
- Gould, F.E., Joyce, N.E.: Construction Project Management, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2003.
- Levy S. M.: Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2008.
Additional information on implementation and assessment 1. written exam (or 2 positively evaluated midterm exams)
2. oral exam
3. seminar paper (a building-site organization project)
