•   Basics of Building Economics T300DH62-3011 01.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    After completing the course, the student is able to explain the progress of a construction project in the main phases, to classify the parties to the construction project and to explain their role during the various stages of the project. The student will be able to define different forms of construction project and identify general principles of contract practice in construction. The student knows the basic costing methods of construction and can calculate simple investment calculations. The student is able to identify entrepreneurship as one of the career paths and, if necessary, can search for additional information and help in starting his / her own business. The student is able to identify research problems and questions related to the field of construction production and economics and to find a solution using the methods of knowledge construction and innovation as well as the research approach.
    Course contents
    Flow of the construction project, parties, forms and contract technology
    Fundamentals of construction economy, basic methods of cost and investment calculations
    Entrepreneurship and innovation in the construction sector
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    The student knows one method of investment calculation and understands the basic concepts of construction economics and is able to use it.

    The student identifies the main phases and main parties of a construction project and identifies the basic implementation forms.

    Good

    the student knows all methods of investment calculation

    -the student can find out the economic situation of construction with the help of various information sources

    - the student can use the basic concepts of construction economics in working life

    - the student identifies the parties to the building project and knows the stages of the building project and their rough content

    - the student is familiar with the implementation of construction

    Excellent

    the student can apply the methods of investment calculation to practical situations

    -the student is able to visualize the economic situation in construction

    - the student can use the basic concepts of construction economics in working life

    - the student identifies the parties to the building project and knows the stages of the building project and their rough content

    - the student is familiar with the implementation of construction


    Name of lecturer(s)

    Eero Nippala

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

    Registration

    01.08.2021 - 20.09.2021

    Credits

    5 cr

    Teacher(s)

    Eero Nippala, Rakennustekniikka Virtuaalihenkilö

    Unit, in charge

    Construction Engineering

    Degree programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Construction Engineering

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5