CONMGNT 4004 - Digital Design and Construction: Construction Design Project
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CONMGNT 4004 Course Digital Design and Construction: Construction Design Project Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Civil Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Project, weekly attendance & participation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Daniel Oteng
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Apply industry-standard digital tools effectively to enhance decision-making in construction project management.
2. Integrate theoretical knowledge with critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to develop comprehensive project designs.
3. Analyse construction projects holistically, considering various critical aspects such as sustainability, time, cost, and quality management aspects.
4. Synthesise various types of project data from digital tools with qualitative insights to make informed decisions during initial stages of construction process.
5. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, utilising digital platforms to facilitate communication and coordination.
6. Demonstrate adherence to industry standards and best practices in construction project evaluation and management.
7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate optimisation plans for construction project performance, supported by comprehensive insights derived from digital tools.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5,6 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Materials
All required course materials are provided in MyUni. Learning activities will be carried out face-to-face or online and all details are available in MyUni.
Use of software
Autodesk Revit, Cost X, Microsoft Project, DesignBuilder and Navisworks will be used througout this course. These software have been installed in computer labs for students to access during tutorials and other times. The locations to access the software have been provided in MyUni. Most of the software are also available through ADAPT. For further details on ADAPT click here.Recommended Resources
All recommended resources have been provided in MyUni. Please refer to the content provided in modules and other tabs of MyUni.Online Learning
MyUni
All course materials including lecture notes, workshops, practicals, assessments, and all other resources will be provided in MyUni.
Announcements
All critical announcements will be communicated to students through Announcements in MyUni. Students are expected to check ‘Announcements’ tab regularly. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is designed with lectures and other relevant materials provided online for students to guide them on their capstone projects. Students are also required to attend workshops and practicals in gorps to help them in completing their projects.
This course is the capstone for level 4 Bachelor of Construction Management students which evaluates their understanding of the management of a typical construction project from inception to completion.
All details related to learning materials, workshops, practicals and assessments are provided in MyUni.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The following shows an estimate of students' workload:
Lectures, 12 sessions, 2hrs per session
Workshops 5 sessions, 2hr per session
Practicals 12 sessions, 3hr per session
Independent study hours, 100
Total including independent study hours = 170Learning Activities Summary
This advanced course equips undergraduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in construction project design. Through the utilisation of cutting-edge digital tools prevalent in the construction management industry, students will learn to integrate their expertise and soft skills effectively.
Throughout the course, students will delve into the practical application of tools such as Microsoft Project for scheduling and resource management, DesignBuilder and Revit for analysing energy efficiency, CostX for estimating, and Navisworks for project coordination and collaboration. By harnessing these tools, students will gain hands-on experience in designing complex construction projects while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
Further details of the learning activities carried out in this course has been provided in MyUni. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Weighting Participation /Peer Evaluation 10 Reflection (Individual Project Journal/Portfolio) 20 Project Plan 10 Project Status 1 15 Project Status 2 15 Poster Presentation 10 Final Project Report 20 Total 100
A more detailed breakdown of the assessments have been provided in MyUni.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Submission Format
All submissions for the course will be electronic through the assignment feature in MyUni.
Deadlines
Deadlines are an integral part of a construction project manager's professional life, and the discipline of getting work finished on time is an essential one to acquire. The deadline for all submissions will be informed at the start of the course. A penalty of 10% per calendar day up to 10 days will be applied to any late submissions.
Students eligible for special consideration (e.g. elite athletes, students with access plans) are requested to advise the course coordinator as early as possible where alternate arrangements will be required. Extension requests on medical, compassionate or extenuating grounds must be requested in line with the Modified Arrangement for Coursework Assessment Policy (MACA Policy) using the associated form with appropriate documentation attached.
Academic Integrity Policy
The Academic Integrity Policy applies to all students, and students are advised to be familiar with the policy. Software (e.g. TurnItIn) may be used to verify the originality of submissions.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Intellectual Property Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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