PROP 7000 - Development and Construction

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course aims to provide an introduction and overview of the urban development process. It explores the structure and organisation of the development industry and examines the production of urban development as a process. This exploration includes development feasibility studies including site and market analysis and regulatory and construction aspects. Emphasis is placed on the constructability of urban developments including a discussion of different construction techniques, site constraints, regulatory constraints such as fire and disability access and the cost of different construction methods, materials and finishes. The sustainability of buildings in respect of construction and life cycle performance is also addressed.

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Course Details

Course Code	PROP 7000
Course	Development and Construction
Coordinating Unit	Construction Management
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Master of Property, Master of Construction Management, Master of Architecture students
Assessment	Site Analysis Report (20%); Highest and Best Use Analysis Report (40%); Concept Design (40%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Stephen Zillante

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of the urban development process.
Interpret mechanisms designed to regulate urban development.
Perform a site analysis including assessment of physical and policy constraints and opportunities.
Critically evaluate the importance of sustainability as a factor in development decision making and design.
Apply relevant design standards to a development concept.
Perform a feasibility assessment for an urban development.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4,5,6
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4,5,6
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1,4,5
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1,4,5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1,2,3,4,5,6
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1,2,3,4,5,6

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Property reports by major financial institutions and real estate firms
Economic reports by major financial institutions

Online Learning

University Email:
The school uses the University email system to get in touch with the students. So it is imperative that you check your email regularly and keep up to date with any new announcements.

MyUni:
MyUni is an essential online tool which will be used to communicate information regarding the course including details of assignments and interim grades. There are many other learning resources and assessment pieces that rely on the MyUni system for delivery. Therefore it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the various functions of MyUni and employ it to its fullest extent. https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au

Lecture Recording:
The recording of the lectures is made available for students to listen through in their own time and to make notes. The recordings are available on the MyUni system, through the Echo 360 faciltity. Furthermore, where the presentation content is subject to copyright or the guest speaker is uncomfortable with the recording of the content, the lecture recording will not be made available online. So students should not rely solely on this mode of learning and arrange to attend or obtain the lecture content from peers.

Noticeboard / Handbook:
General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard which can be accessed at
https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-studentarchitecture/ current-student
Students can also access a copy of the Student Handbook at the following link:
https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-student-architecture/enrolments

Learning & Teaching Modes

There are 12 modules in the course. Each module addresses a specific topic and material is delivered in a variety of ways, including face to face lectures, readings, exercises and practical assignments.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The University expects full-time students (ie. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote at least 48 hours per week to their studies. Accordingly, students undertaking this 3 unit course are expected to devote 12 hours per week to contact activities and self-guided studies.

Based on this framework here are some figures that might assist workload management (delete as appropriate):

For a 3 unit course:
Total workload hours: 12 Hrs per week x 13 weeks = 156 Hrs
Total contact hours: 3 Hrs per week x 12 weeks = 36 Hrs
Total self-guided study: 156 Hrs – 36 Hrs = 120 Hrs, that is about 10 hours each week.

These 120 hours should be used towards preparation of weekly tasks and for completion of the various assignments associated with the course, including development of various skills required to complete the same. Please organise your time wisely.

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Module topic	Assessment
1	Introduction to Development
2	The Development Process
3	Site Analysis and Mapping
4	Urban Planning	Assignment 1
5	Economic and Market Anlaysis
6	Cost, Value and Feasibility
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7	Constructability
8	Building Code Classification	Assignment 2
9	Access and Egress
10	Fire Safety
11	Fire Safety
12	Sustainability & Design
13		Assignment 3

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Item	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Site Report	Week 4	20%	1,3
Highest and Best Use Report	Week 8	40%	1,2,3,6
Design Project	Weeks 13	40%	1,4,5
Total		100%

Assessment Detail

Assessment 1

The task is to produce an individual report which thoroughly analyses the physical nature of the site setting it in its context and identifies all development constraints and opportunities. These should include not only physical characteristics such as size, shape, slope, existing structures, trees and vegetation, water courses, roads and utility services. Your analysis should also include the site context. What is the nature of its wider surroundings? How does it relate to these? Are there examples of linkages or severance?

Assessment 2

This consists of a Highest and Best Use analysis for the site. We will scope the content of the HBU as an in class exercise. This is an individual report. The report may include include text, graphics and statistics and any other information and modes of presentation you consider useful. It should be a maximum of 2000 words in length.

Assessment 3

Your task is to produce a schematic design for one of the sites based on the information you have gathered and on the principles and methods you have learned during the course. The client is a national property developer who is considering purchasing the site for development. Imagine you have to explain your ideas for the site to the client in the sense of telling them what are the opportunities and constraints and how these affect what can be developed.

Submission

#1	Site Analysis	Week 4
#2	HBU Report	Week 8
#3	Construction Design Report	Week 13

All work should be submitted electronically using the course MyUni site. Students should ensure that work is submitted on time, on or before the due date
Late work will not be marked.
Extensions will be granted for valid reasons such as illness but these must be arranged with the course co-ordinator before the submission deadline.
Harvard referencing conventions should be used.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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