In a project, the selection of construction method and equipment are important considerations that can affect project productivity. In this context, this course gives an overview of construction planning with particular considerations for equipment selection and fleetsize determination. It will examine productivity enhancement frameworks and technologies.

Finally, the concepts of simulation to analyse and improve productivity will be taught via a hands-on application.

Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) aims at ease of manufacture and assembly efficiency in order to increase overall productivity in construction. With this design approach, waste can be eliminated, construction time can be reduced drastically and cost can be lowered.

This course discusses the concepts of constructability and examines in detail the principles of DfMA from the perspective of manufacture and assembly. It also covers logistical considerations to realise just‐in‐time production and delivery. BIM and digital technologies will also be discussed.

This course aims to equip students with the concepts, methodologies and tools to successfully control a project on site. In particular, they will learn to organise, plan and schedule a project for execution, and put in place controls for schedule and cost. They will learn advanced planning functions that include schedule compression, delay analysis and risk management.

This course aims to equip students with the concepts, methodologies and tools to successfully manage a project on site while achieving higher productivity. Lean construction concepts will dramatically improve performance by reducing waste, cost and increase value. Project plans can be made reliable with commitments from stakeholders. Students will learn to diagnose a construction process and devise strategies to increase productivity.

To realize the Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) concept, a paradigm shift within the construction industry must take place. Embracing Digital technology is necessary as it is rapidly changing the face of construction. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the current state-of-the-art in terms of digital technology implementations in building and construction. This course will also introduce students to several data analytic techniques often used in conjunction with these digital technologies, to improve decision making on site.

As part of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry’s push towards Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), logistics and subcontracting forms an integral part of realising this framework. In particular, this course looks at supply and demand planning for an agile and lean logistics, especially where digital technologies (such as collaborative platforms and RFIDs) can be leveraged. It also looks at management of subcontractors to improve project delivery. Specific topics on value engineering, smart logistics technologies, change management and value stream mapping will be covered to reduce cost and waste while delivering value in projects.

Building Information Models are central repositories of data and information about the building over its lifecycle. The objective of this course is to enable participants to understand the technology underpinning building information models, and the different data standards involved. This will allow students to create, manipulate and update building information models at the data level. The specific topics will include Algorithmic Thinking, object-oriented modelling, digital design (“Computational BIM”) and understanding of current data standards used in information modelling within the industry.

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) features the integration and management of multi-disciplinary Building Information Models (BIM). The goal of the course is to enable participants to understand the business value of VDC, and how it can be successfully applied to current infrastructure and building projects. Specifically, the objective of the course is to expose participants to the core principles and methodologies of VDC. These include topics on Integrated Project Delivery, BIM quality, Lean Design Management, and Process Mapping.