Unit of Study PLAN6002 Residential Construction (2026)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

PG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

This unit considers the fundamentals of construction for 1 to 3-storey residential and commercial buildings and safety occupation legislation and associated codes of practice. In particular, it covers building foundation and footing, superstructure, building enclosure, and associated ground works.

Unit content

1. Foundations of Residential Construction Systems and Technologies

2. Materials, Performance Standards, and Sustainability in Residential Projects

3. Design Documentation, Site Constraints, and Construction Sequencing

4. Advanced Construction Management for Residential Projects

5. Procurement, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Safety Compliance

6. Risk Management, Compliance, and Ethical Practices in Residential Construction

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2026

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

evaluate residential construction systems, materials, and technologies to develop integrated solutions that meet performance, sustainability, and regulatory standards.

critically analyse design documentation, site constraints, and construction sequencing to optimise project delivery and resource efficiency in residential contexts.

apply advanced construction management principles to residential projects, including procurement, scheduling, cost control, stakeholder coordination, and work health and safety considerations.

justify residential construction strategies that address compliance, risk, and ethical considerations across diverse project environments.

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