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BLCN13034 Construction Economics 2
Construction Economics 2
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General Information

Overview

The overall aims of this unit are to: to understand the research methods and decision processes that are undertaken from the initial project or development idea through to project feasibility; understand the purpose and methodology in conducting feasibility studies and initial project evaluation; be familiar with purpose and methodology in conducting cost benefit analysis and investment decision techniques; understand the issues associated with investment strategies and pricing techniques that can influence the initial project accept or reject decision; be familiar with the methodologies and techniques used to assist cost control and bench-marking for project feasibility and project evaluations; and understand the techniques used to appraise a project using the quantitative and qualitative techniques of value management to increase the likelihood of better long-term outcomes for a project.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: BLAR13047 or [BLCN14005 and BLSV12013]

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Offerings For Term 3 - 2025

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Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Communication with students

Feedback

The examples were useful to show the calculation process.

Recommendation

Continue to use real-world examples to show the calculation of economic analysis.

Feedback from Communication with students

Feedback

The lecturer provide feedback promptly.

Recommendation

Continue to provide students with helpful feedback promptly.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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Textbooks and Resources

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