Construction Management and Safety

Code:

EC0040

Acronym:

GOSE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Construction

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/~construc/go/
Responsible unit:	Building Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	279	Syllabus since 2006/2007	4	-	4,5	45	118

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to acquaint students with the most important subjects related with civil engineers that will work with contractors and management and supervision companies. The chapter about health and security in construction sites aims to acquaint students with the criminal issues that may arise. This course will be divided into two: Module A (theoretical classes) and Module B (practical classes).
Learning Outcomes:
To organize information; self-oriented study; ethics; thinking and acting under pressure; to communicate in a foreign language; written communication; oral communication; group interaction; leadership; problem formulation; time management; integration of knowledge; design( analysis, specification, design and validation); problem solving

Program

Module A (Theoretical classes)
1.General presentation. Introduction to Construction Management. The problem of safety in construction.
2. Construction Companies Organization
3.Preparation and Control of Construction Works - view of the Contractor
4. Preparation and Control of Construction Works - view of the Promotor
5.Construction Equipments
6.Construction Site planning and architecture
9. Plan of works - Contractor view
10. Main Portuguese Legislation on Construction
11.Safety in Construction - Design phase and construction phase

Module B (practical classes)
6.Construction Site planning and architecture
7.Construction bidding - Tenders
8.Earth moving - Management of equipments

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The curricular unit of Construction Management and Safety aims to present and fit construction activity and its processes related to civil engineering non designer issues. It is also intended to present several themes related with civil engineers that will work with contractors and management and supervision companies.

Mandatory literature

Soeiro, Alfredo; Segurança na Construção, FEUP Edições, 2005. ISBN: 972-752-072-3
Clough, Richard H.; Construction project management. ISBN: 0-471-54608-9
Turner, J. H. W.; Construction Management
Barrie, Donald S.; Professional construction management. ISBN: 0-07-112917-0
José Amorim Faria; Gestão de Obras e Segurança, AEFEUP, 2008
A. Correia dos Reis; Organização e Gestão de Obras, Edições Técnicas ETL, Lda Lisboa, 2007

Complementary Bibliography

Woodward, John F.; Construction Project Management. ISBN: 0-7277-2557-2
Ritz, George J.; Total construction project management. ISBN: 0-07-052986-8
Halpin, Daniel W.; Construction management. ISBN: 0-471-08393-3
Levitt, Raymond Elliot; Construction safety management. ISBN: 0-471-59933-6
Perena Brand, Jaime; Direcção e gestao de projectos. ISBN: 972-757-092-5
Feio, Rui; Gestão de projectos com o Microsoft Project 2002. ISBN: 972-722-395-8
Nunnally, S. W.; Construction methods and management. ISBN: 0-13-085962-1
Oberlender, Garold D.; Project management for engineering and construction. ISBN: 0-07-112753-4
Branco, J. Paz; Manual de estaleiros de construção de edifícios
Volpe, S. Peter; Construction business management. ISBN: 0-471-53636-9
Roldão, Victor Sequeira; Gestão de projectos. ISBN: 972-9413-62-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

24/26 Lectures of 1 hour each
Software training on computer rooms (4/6 hours)
Applied work with tutors in 3 themes (18/20 hours)
One small report prepared by groups of 2 students outside class environment (10 hours). The report is presented and discussed by each group.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The teaching methodologies develop the ability to plan, prepare and supervise the construction works, taking into account the legislation and the main aspects related to safety and health.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

There will not be absence control
Students have to be enrolled in the course.

Calculation formula of final grade

NF = 0.35Mt1+0.35Mt2+0.30T; NF= Final classification
Continuous evaluation method

Examinations or Special Assignments

2 exams (Mt1 and Mt2) and 1 group of 2 students report (T).

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Special examination in date defined by the Civil Engineering Course Director

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese (to be validated previously by the responsable of GOSE);
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the technical or scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Classification improvement

Special examination in date defined by the Civil Engineering Course Director

Observations

Previous Knowledge - not suitable for students with less than three completed years of studies. Knowledge on Project Management is recommended........................................................
Working time estimated out of class: 30 hours