Module Title

Construction Technology I

Module Code
Credits

06

Prerequisites
Module Aim(s)

To enable the student to

develop understanding of the aspects of building
construction
understand the integration of building functions and
structure
develop understanding of the effect of buildings on
environment

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to

identify functional requirements of buildings
identify forms of construction required for the provision of
specified internal environment and accessibility
explain building elements
explain construction processes

Learning content

Introduction to built environment, functions & performance

of buildings, elements, forms & structures of buildings
Provision of basic environmental envelope, the substructure & super structure, the building enclosure in terms
of external walls, windows, roof and ground floor
construction forms
Different ground conditions & their effect on building forms
The effect of weather on buildings and vice versa
Setting out & leveling for building construction
Building foundations and selection factors, the effects of
foundation on building performance
Construction of basements in buildings
Water proofing in buildings
Introduction to framed structures- steel, reinforced
concrete, pre cast concrete, timber etc.
Internal building elements; walls, ground & upper floors,
ceilings & stairs
Roof structures & covering
Supporting structures in building construction scaffolding,
formwork, shoring etc.
Partitions in buildings
Building finishes- plastering, tiling, painting etc.

Practical
Resources
Prescribed texts and/or
references
Recommended texts and/or
references

computers with Internet access

Greeno, R., Chudley, R, Building Construction Handbook,

7th Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, ISBN:
9780750686228
Allen, E., Fundamentals of Building ConstructionMaterials & Methods, John Wiley & Sons Inc., ISBN:0471-18349-0
Emmitt, S., Gorse, C., Barry's Advanced Construction of
Buildings, ISBN: 978-1-4051-1054-9
Fleming, E., Construction Technology an illustrated
introduction, Blackwell Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-40510210-0

Recommended teaching
learning activities

Lecture input
Field visits
Tutorials
Assignments

Assessment and weighting

Type

Weighting

Continuous assessment

40%

End semester exam (3 hour written paper)

60%