UNSW Handbook Course - Computers in Construction Management

Computers in Construction Management - CONS0005


	Faculty: Faculty of the Built Environment
	School: Building Construction Management Program
	Course Outline: http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/degrees/Bbcm/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course discusses issues, problems and solutions relating to computer applications for construction project management, and the creation and distribution of information within the construction industry. It includes topics such as: project information systems structure; Internet and communication technologies; digital document formats and environment; spreadsheets; database systems; project planning software; web-based project management systems and CAD product modeling standards for interoperability with estimating and planning applications. The course involves practical use of spreadsheet, database and project planning programs for project feasibility studies; project planning; cost management, as well as web page design programs.

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