PROP 7000 - Development and Construction

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.