Course syllabus

Byggledning
Construction Management

VBEN15, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2018/19
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2018-03-27

General Information

Elective for: V5-hb, V5-bf
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The subject aims to expose students to the overall picture of construction process and the link between different parties and give added knowledge on the role of a project manager. Students undertaking this subject will be able to develop their personality and attitude towards construction management and gain confidence in their competencies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

know how to manage the adminstrative work needed in the early stages of a construction project.

know how conduct necessary analysis about budgeting, planning and procurement.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

 

• Organize, manage, lead and plan a normal construction project.
• Perform production calculation in different stages and carry out appraisals for uncertain factors.
• Evaluate normal construction project economic conditions.

 

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

 

• manage a tendering process with contractors
• accumulate relevant facts and data to aid report writing or reporting orally.
• asses which public authorities contact must be established in a given situation.

 

Contents

This subject will train students on the practical aspects of managing a project based on project charter, planning and project information. Students will also learn how to instill close working collaboration between the clients, the entrepreneurs, the public authorities and all parties involved.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Examination will be based upon group work. Oral presentation and written report of project documentation which comprises of project planning, inquiries basis and final report, and also individual project diary.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• L: VBEF05 Construction Process and Project Management and VBEF10 Real Estate Management. A: VBEA05 Construction Process
• VBEF10 Real Estate Management
• VBFF01 Energy Efficiency and Indoor Environment
• VBE690 Production, Steering and Planning – Project Study or VBEF15 Technique for Construction Management or VBEF40 Production, Planning and Control

Required prior knowledge: VBEN01 The Role of the Construction Client VBFN10 Design concerning Energy, Air Movements and Moisture in New Buildings
The number of participants is limited to: 25
Selection: Academic points within Civil Engineering

Reading list

• Hansson B m fl: Byggledning, Projektering. Studentlitteratur, 2015, ISBN: 978-91-44-10572-7.

Contact and other information

Course administrator: Christina Glans, christina.glans@construction.lth.se
Course coordinator: Henrik Szentes, henrik.szentes@construction.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.bekon.lth.se/utbildning/grundutbildning/
Further information: Some parts of the course may be taught in English.