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Design Control in Construction Projects (5 cr)

Code: 5D00FU75-3001

General information


Enrolment period
01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2023 - 17.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Credits
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
MD in Construction Engineering
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
Jussi Savolainen
Person in charge
Hannu Kauranen
Tags
CONTACT
Course
5D00FU75

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the student is able to evaluate the importance of managing and directing the design of a construction project and to set design goals and explain how the project is managed to achieve the goals. The student is able to explain the selection methods made at different stages of design and the cost and value effects of decisions. In addition, the student is able to deduce the importance of building life cycle and quality thinking as well as energy management. The student knows the principle solutions for design guidance when using data modeling.

Content (course unit)

Economic choices and selection methods
Target price procedure and component estimate
Cost and value implications of decisions
Life cycle, energy and quality issues
Data modeling in design control

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to list the parties to a design project and knows their tasks. The student is able to prepare an objective assessment of the project and an assessment of the building component with assistance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to list the parties to a design project and knows their tasks. The student is able to independently prepare a project objective assessment and a building component assessment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student is able to use the building data model and coordinate the plans of different design parties. The student is able to critically evaluate design solutions and guide the design process in accordance with the objective assessment.

Assessment scale

0-5

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