CIVENG 4CM4 - Construction Engineering and Management

4 unit(s)

Fundamental concepts of construction engineering and management; advanced scheduling techniques; scheduling linear projects; improving schedules; time-cost trade-offs; and resource allocation and leveling. The course also covers heavy construction equipment and methods including safety, productivity estimation, earthmoving materials and operations, excavation and lifting, and loading and hauling. The materials of the course would be supplemented by visits to construction projects.
Three lectures, one tutorial; first term
Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3RR3, or registration in level IV or above in the Engineering and Management program