Course overview
This course aims to equip students with essential knowledge and skills to understand and analyse building services such as mechanical, electrical, vertical transportation, fire safety, communication, and hydraulic systems. By examining the intricate dynamics of building services and considering their impacts on various aspects of construction and project management, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for optimising total building performance and successful project management. This course aligns with the program's intent of preparing students for professional roles in the construction industry, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for effective management of construction processes.
- Building Science
- Building Services
- Centralised Control and Management System:
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the operational dynamics of building services, encompassing water, power, and drainage systems, and analyse the factors influencing their integration with public infrastructure
- Analyse and optimise, using digital tools, building performance, (e.g., indoor lighting, acoustics, thermal comfort, and air quality), for occupants’ satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Analyse the interactions between various building services
- Explore the implications of building services on construction planning and project management, considering diverse project types and delivery methods
- Identify key cost drivers in building service delivery and assess their impact on Total Building Performance, integrating cost-effective solutions
- Discuss the interplay between building services management, building performance, and cost implications of services, and formulate strategies to achieve optimal building performance.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 32134
Section WS03
Size 50
Available 27
Class number 32135
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 0
Class number 32136
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 5
Class number 32130
Section PR03
Size 50
Available 27
Class number 32131
Section PR02
Size 50
Available 0
Class number 32132
Section PR01
Size 50
Available 5
Class number 32133
Section SE01
Size 150
Available 32
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