UXB110 Residential Construction
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| Unit code: | UXB110 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | Enrolment in UD05, ID26, ID27 or ID30 |
| Equivalent(s): | UDB110, DAB212, ABB107 |
| 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 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | UXB110 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | Enrolment in UD05, ID26, ID27 or ID30 |
| Equivalent: | UDB110, DAB212, ABB107 |
Overview
This unit develops your knowledge, skills and application for residential construction management. 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, visiting building sites, sketching construction details and drawing simple plans.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply standard design principles to residential construction.
- Apply current residential construction procedures, components and principles to the construction of residential 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; On-site inspections and 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; Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards; methods of construction; foundation and footings; linings; claddings; 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 residential construction and to develop your skills in residential design and drawing
All teaching activities in this unit are delivered online at the specified times in your timetable. Your participation in the unit will include:
- Weekly synchronous online lectures to introduce and discuss new concepts.
- Weekly synchronous online tutorials to practice creative problem solving and to work collaboratively to apply your knowledge of the residential construction process and practice your drawing skills.
- Independent review of concepts and practice of skills through engagement with online learning resources.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive early generic feedback on the exam.
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Quiz/Test
The'Multiple Choice/Short Question'quiz will assess your knowledge and application of residential construction practices.
Assessment: Portfolio
Residential Construction Package Development Exercise.
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: Examination
The final examination will assess your application of design principles and current residential 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.
Reference book(s)
The following are recommended for your use and are free downloads from the QUT Library database:
1. Australian Building Codes Board, (1996) Building code of Australia - Housing provisions, Vol. 2.
2. Standards Australia (2004) Glossary of building terms, SAAHB50.
3. Standards Australia (2010) Residential timber framed construction, AS1684.2.
4. Standards Australia (2011) Residential slabs and footings design, AS2870.1
5. Standards Australia (2018) Masonry structures, AS3700.
Software
Revit software either on QUT computers or personal computers. The software runs natively on Windows 10 operating systems or using a virtual machine on Apple computers. Revit is available at no cost to students.
Other
You are required to use the following:
1. The Canvas site.
2. 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.UD05 Bachelor of Property Economics
- Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills, including fundamentals of building construction and knowledge of legal, social, cultural, and technological contexts, required to manage property assets and investment portfolios; analyse property markets, the drivers of property value and the feasibility of development; and identify future funding and transaction processes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Quiz/Test, Portfolio, Examination - Think critically and innovatively to solve problems by applying methodologies and calculations to identify innovative solutions and sustainability strategies and evaluate the feasibility of property development and investment opportunities.
Relates to: Portfolio, Examination - Communicate and collaborate strategically in professional contexts with diverse stakeholders
Relates to: ULO3, Portfolio