Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameEffektiva byggproduktionsprocesser
- CodeBOM025
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPDCM
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyCivil and Environmental Engineering
- DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 88116
- Maximum participants75
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0107 Project 7.5 c Grading: TH | 7.5 c |
In programmes
- MPDCM - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPDCM - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner
Dimosthenis Kifokeris- Associate Professor, Building Design, Architecture and Civil Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Only for students admitted to MSc programme within Architecture or Civil and environmental engineering, as well as for exchange students with equivalent background.Aim
The construction industry faces a number of major challenges; global competitiveness, global sustainability and individuals physical and mental health. The purpose of this course is twofold. First, developing an understanding of how construction processes are organised. Second, developing an understanding of how design and construction companies can develop processes that meet the challenges by minimising the use of resources.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Understand and apply theories, concepts and techniques on building processes.This competence include:
- Ability to identify and select proper theory and approach to solving construction process, organisation and management challenges, such as the complexity in coordinating the resources involved, i.e. information, people, material and machines
- Theories on human activities in building processes, other process theories and the lean approach focusing on minimising waste.
- Analysis of the role of site - and project management and its relationship to complex environments, including supplier and subcontractors
- Appraisal of productivity and performance concepts, their advantances and disadvantages.
Content
The course integrate theoretical approaches with practical cases. Key concepts are:Processes
Managing
Industrialisation
Lean
Performance measurement
Focus is on how you should organise and lead construction processes
Organisation
The course consists of the following learning activities:- lectures, including guest speakers from industry and academia
- cases and exercises
- a group assignment
The course includes mandatory seminars and presentations.
Literature
A selection of articles for close reading and discussionExamination including compulsory elements
The course includes mandatory seminars and presentationsExamination according to learning outcome goals by three assignments:
Assignment 1, an exercise counts 20%.
Assignment 2, a group work 40%.
Assignment 3, a group note 40%.
Assignment 3 involves handing in a written note and obligatory presentation day
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.