Introduction to Construction Processes

What it covers

This course focuses on the process of procuring a building or structure, and you will examine the process of construction in its historical, economic and practice based contexts. Specifically, this course will develop your knowledge of: • the construction process and how this relates to construction management and the construction industry • the stages involved in the procurement of a building: from client conception, through design, construction, operation and demolition/re-use. In this course you will also examine the different forms of communication that take place between the parties involved in the procurement process, including contracts, specifications and drawings. Topics studied include: • History of procurement: the changing roles of the Architect, Engineer, construction professionals and trades • Stages in the procurement process • Teams and procurement routes required to deliver projects • Communication between teams on a construction project, including different methods of communication such as contracts, specifications and drawings

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