ABB107 Small Scale Building and Construction
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| Unit code: | ABB107 |
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| Equivalent(s): | DAB212, UXB110 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,896 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABB107 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | DAB212, UXB110 |
| Coordinator: | Sara Rashidian | s.rashidian@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit develops your knowledge, skills and application for small scale buildings and residential construction. The unit introduces current domestic construction techniques and materials that are the core of any construction process. You are taught to read plans and build a house by studying construction theory and legislation, sketching construction details and an introduction to simple BIM models. This first year unit complements other first year units of the course and prepares you for Integrated Construction Management and Low-Rise Construction.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply standard design principles to small scale buildings and residential construction.
- Apply current construction procedures, components and principles to the construction of small scale buildings.
- Create industry standard documentation to communicate current building techniques and technologies to stakeholders.
Content
This unit covers the following: Materials; Methods of construction; procedures, practices, legislative requirements; site management techniques of residential buildings, including equipment and plant requirements workplace health and safety requirements relevant to single-storey or low-rise residential construction.
General topics include: traditional methods of construction; evolution of building; National Construction Code and Australian Standards; methods of construction; foundation and footings; linings; cladding; windows and doors; joinery; staircases; roof coverings; balanced cut and fill; building services; retaining walls; safety requirements; specifications for residential construction; protection to the public during construction; temporary support and demolition of structures; energy efficient design; and building defects and failures.
Learning Approaches
This unit employs self-directed, experiential and problem-based learning to provide you with introductory knowledge of small scale buildings and residential construction and to develop your skills in residential design and drawing.
Your participation in the unit will include:
Weekly lectures to introduce and discuss new concepts.
Weekly tutorial workshops to practice creative problem solving and to work collaboratively to apply your knowledge of the residential construction process and practice your drawing and model making skills.
Independent review of concepts and practice of skills through engagement with online learning resources.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback via the rubric for the portfolio assessment task, during in class learning activities including drawing and model making as well as practice quizzes and exams .
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Construction Drawings
Residential Construction Package
Acting as a residential builder, you will apply your knowledge of the residential construction process and drawing and documentation skills to prepare a portfolio for residential construction and communicate your design construction and planning documentation to stakeholders.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Physical model with poster presentation
floor plan and examples of timber frame and brick veneer structure. The
focus is developing the wall and roof frames to present the building's structural
elements. Foundations, finishes and internal walls are excluded from the model. The result
of this effort will be a poster featuring photos of the group's model, accompanied by annotations
explaining the structure and frame of the house.
Assessment: Examination
The final examination will assess your application of design principles and current small scale construction procedures. The exam will cover all of the material presented in the unit.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Allan Staines (2011) The Australian House Building Manual, 8th Ed. Pinedale Press, Caloundra, QLD. Australia
George Wilkie and Stuart Arden (2011) Building Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Owner-Builders, 3rd Revised Ed. New Holland Publishers Australia.
Software
BIM (Building Information Modelling) software either on QUT computers or personal computers. The recommended software is available at no cost to students.
Other
Drawing Equipment, including pencils, pens, rulers and set squares. A pre-made stationery pack is available in the QUT Bookshop for students to purchase
You will be required to access QUT Library Databases http://www.library.qut.edu.au/databases/ to obtain Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB01 Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills across a range of disciplines and specialist knowledge and skills in one built environment area.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Construction Drawings, Physical model with poster presentation, Examination - Communicate knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: ULO3, Physical model with poster presentation, Examination - Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples.
Relates to: ULO3, Physical model with poster presentation, Examination
AB05 Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills in architecture.
Relates to: Construction Drawings, Physical model with poster presentation, Examination - Communicate architectural knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Physical model with poster presentation, Examination - Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples, as architectural thinkers.
Relates to: Physical model with poster presentation, Examination