Syllabus academic year 2011/2012
(Created 2011-09-01.)
CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION SYSTEMSVBEN20
Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Cycle: A (Second Cycle). Main field: Technology. Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish. Optional for: V5bf. Course coordinator: Kristian Widén, kristian.widen@construction.lth.se, Construction Management. Prerequisites: VBEA10 Construction Process and VBEF15 Technique for Construction Management. The course might be cancelled if the number of applicants is less than 16. Assessment: Examination consist of a final report. Home page: http://www.bekon.lth.se/utbildning/grundutbildning/.

Aim
The aim of the course is to give an understanding of different construction production systems, how they have developed and how new construction production systems can be developed and implemented. This is achieved by creating an understanding of the historical development of construction production systems, the context of construction and the innovation process and how it can be managed.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents
The course consists of lectures, assignments and a project assignment. Lectures will, among other things, go through the assignments. Some parts, both oral and written will be in English. All work will be done in groups. The assignments shall be reported in written form. During the course an individual project diary should be kept. A written and oral report describing a development and implementation strategy for a new or improved construction production system should be carried out.

Literature
Gann D, Building Innovation – Complex Constructs in a Changing World, Thomas Telford, ISBN 9780727725967.
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