Construction Management and Safety

Code:

EC0040

Acronym:

GOSE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Building Construction

Instance: 2013/2014 - 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	222	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 and competences

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

Working method

Presencial

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.

In the B modulus, after the 9th class , preparation of reports integrated in groups of 4 students. These classes and work environment aim to develop in students, leadership skills, working in groups, researsh and synthesis of  publicly available information. Communication skills.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Teste	20,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	3,00
Estudo autónomo	20,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	65,00

Eligibility for exams

Achieving final classification requires compliance with attendance at the course unit, according to the MIEC assessment rules. It is considered that students meet the attendance requirements if, having been regularly enrolled, the number of absences of 25% for each of the classes’ types is not exceeded.

Calculation formula of final grade

NF = 0,10Mt1+0,10Mt2+0,10T1+0,70 EF

NF-final grade;
Mt1 - test 1 - evaluation during classes;
Mt2 - test 2 - evaluation during classes;
T1 - small jobs/papers during classes - final part of semester;
EF - final examination - all the contents, after the end of classes

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Global examination concerning all the contents.

Classification improvement

Global examination concerning all the contents.

Observations

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