Base Knowledge
Mathematics: calculation of areas and volumes; Design: interpretation of blueprints from projects. Informatics: use of spreadsheets and drawing software.
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methodology includes 4 different phases of teaching. It starts by contextualizing the students on the recent evolution verified on the subject and follows with the theoretical presentation and explanation of the actual rules and procedures using the expository and inquisitive method. The 3rd phase evolves consulting solved exercises, listening to reports of real life situations and applying the knowledge by solving exercises. Finally, students will develop practical group assignments of scientific and technical interpretation and research.
In the Tutorials students will be supervised, through the clarification of doubts, exercises resolution and guidance of the practical assignment.
Evaluation: composed of 2 equal parts in value. The 1st part is a continuous one and intends to evaluate the work done by the students though out the semester. The 2nd one consists of an exam. The final classification is the addiction of both components, observing 30% minimums.
Learning Results
Objectives: Focus on the most important subjects for construction companies professionals: preparing a construction bid, including measuring and cost estimating for both public and particular construction works. The students will also be able to calculate price reviews and know the rules a company should observe to integrate and keep working on the construction activity.
Generic skills: understanding and solving the problems, resolution methodology selection and consequent application. Evaluate the results obtained, look for alternative solutions and communicate the results according to specific predefined criteria.
Specific skills: learn how to measure and estimate the cost for the construction of a project and how to calculate price reviews. Develop the skills needed to prepare a bid and know the requisites a company should obey to act as a builder in Portugal.
Program
INTRODUCTION
MEASUREMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION
Calculate all the work quantities necessary to build a construction project.
COST ESTIMATING
Estimate the cost of all materials, human resources and equipments needed to build a construction project. Starting by calculating the unitary costs and end elaborating the final budget to deliver to the client.
THE PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW
Requisites to observe when presenting a bid for a public construction contest.
BUILDING PERMIT
Understanding the requisites to integrate the construction activity and keep working there.
PRICES REVIEW
Calculate the price reviews obligatory by law.
Internship(s)
NAO