Description overview:

Construction technique critical review:Students will be required to formulate a 1,500 word report (4 pages completed individually according to provided template) examining a particular advanced construction method, technology or technique.

Topic titles:

1. Design for manufacture and assembly in the construction industry

2. Techniques for roadway tunnelling

3. Port and harbour construction techniques

4. Advanced safety management approaches in construction

5. Techniques for stormwater tunnelling

6. Construction techniques for high rise construction

Template:

Students will be required to complete the assignment following the prescribed directions detailed in the provided paper template (i.e. formatting instructions only - not section headings). The assignment is strictly 4 pages according to this template format. Referencing of published literature is expected. Not strictly following the directions of the template will result in reduced marks.

Assignment requirements:

The assignment is essay based requiring extensive referencing to reported literature on the topic. The below section headings are not prescribed, but it is generally expected that your assignment covers the following aspects related to your chosen topic:

• Background of construction method/technology/technique

• Discussion on advancement of particular method/technology/technique

• Critique of particular method/technology/technique

• Modern approaches to particular method/technology/technique

• Benefits of modern method/technology/technique

• Future directions for particular method/technology/technique - where to next?