Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Construction Methods and Project Management (250731) – Course 2024/25 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

Subject to introduce the students to the knowledge of the market of public works focusing on the characteristics of the Spanish sector . - Knowledge of the characteristics of the construction sector , their interrelationships and their complexity. - Getting to the terminology used in the project and construction work with the agents involved in construction and their interrelations. - Knowledge of the unique aspects of construction Cycle of Project and Work Construction. Tendering of Public Works. Tendering of Private Works. Tendering and contracting mechanisms. Analysis of concessions. Execution of works constructions: Structures

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 25.5h 56.67 %
Medium group 9.8h 21.67 %
Laboratory classes 9.8h 21.67 %
Self Study 80h

Teaching Methodology

There are two groups, one in Spanish and the other in English. The Spanish group is named like this because the teachers'communication will be mostly in Spanish. The communication of the teachers of the English group will be fundamentally in English. The subject consists of 3 hours a week of face-to-face classes in a classroom. The last hour, in general, both groups will merge to allow the development of the practical part and the joint work of both groups. The realization of several practical works is proposed. It is intended that the student develop their ability to work in multidisciplinary, multicultural and international environments. Student queries may be answered in Spanish, Catalan or English. The practical work and the exams can be answered in Spanish, Catalan or English. Support material is used through the virtual campus: content, statement of work and bibliography. The material can be in Spanish, Catalan and English. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

The grade for the subject is obtained from the continuous assessment grades. Continuous assessment consists of doing different activities, both individual and group, of an additive and formative nature, carried out during the course (inside the classroom and outside of it). The evaluation tests consist of carrying out some practical work, in groups, which have a value of 50% of the final grade and an individual exam that has a value of 50%. The realization and delivery in time and form of the practical works is an essential condition to pass the subject.

Test Rules

Failure to perform a continuous assessment activity (assignment) in the scheduled period will result in a mark of zero in that activity.

Office Hours

Appointments will be done with the teachers of the subject

Bibliography

Basic

Complementary