QUSU07034 2019 Programming & Planning Theory
Full Title
Programming & Planning Theory
Transcript Title
Programming & Planning Theory
Code
QUSU07034
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QUSU - Quantity Surveying
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Barrie Cox
Programme Membership
SG_JQUAN_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
SG_JQUAN_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (Add-on)
SG_JQUAN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
Description
The aim of this module is to provide learners with an awareness of the various principles, techniques and issues that relate to the programming and planning of construction projects.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain the need for pre and post contract planning and programming techniques.
2.
Identify, analyse and compare different planning techniques.
3.
Outline the principles of how a programme is affected by change.
4.
Demonstrate the need for good programming when forecasting accurately materials, man-power, machinery and money.
5.
Value the use of planning and programming when forecasting expenditure.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures, tutorials, seminars and continuous assessment
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment (40%) and final examination (60%)
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam
Indicative Syllabus
Why Plan
- Planning and certainty
- Programme and the contract
Planning for the Project
- Pre-commencement period
- Main Contractor's tender programme
- Sub Contractors' tender programme
- Planned programme - preparation, problems and solutions; revised programmes
- Gantt charts vs network diagrams - advantages and disadvantages of each
Monitoring Progress
- Record keeping; as-built programme
- Planned progress monitoring
- Cash flow analysis - alignment of cash flow forecast with project programme
- Milestones
- Updating the programme
Critical Path Analysis
- Relationships between the project activities
- Leads and lags
- Calculation of times
- Scheduling - earliest times; constraints and milestones; latest times
- Float and the critical path
- Application of the critical path analysis - identifying the critical path; construction project logic
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Not Specified | Online Lecture | 1.5 | Weekly | 1.50 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 4.5 | Weekly | 4.50 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.50 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2009-02-09 Construction Planning, Programming and Control Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 1405183802 ISBN-13 9781405183802
2009-02-09 Construction Planning, Programming and Control Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 1405183802 ISBN-13 9781405183802
Recommended Reading
2013-05-06 Modern Construction Management Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 047067217X ISBN-13 9780470672174
2013-05-06 Modern Construction Management Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 047067217X ISBN-13 9780470672174
Recommended Reading
2013-11-25 Project Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118561252 ISBN-13 9781118561256
2013-11-25 Project Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118561252 ISBN-13 9781118561256
Recommended Reading
2011-01-04 Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Complex Projects Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 144433493X ISBN-13 9781444334937
2011-01-04 Guide to Good Practice in the Management of Time in Complex Projects Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 144433493X ISBN-13 9781444334937
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
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Journal Resources
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URL Resources
www.scsi.ie
www.ciob.org
Other Resources
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Additional Information
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