PROPERTY 370 : Building Surveying
Business and Economics
2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course provides students with an introduction to Building Surveying. It examines the diverse roles that the Building Surveyor can fulfil and nature of the required professional and ethical practice required by industry. It outlines the concepts of building appraisal, critical analysis and the strategic approach needed to provide expert advice. The course examines both the domestic and international markets and focuses on wide variety of property sectors. The delivery of the course will be centred around the lectures from experts in their fields and will also include a number of out of class site visits and exercises.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Building Compliance Explain and apply with reference to Building Surveying the principles of code compliance, certificates of Acceptance and legislation, Acts and New Zealand Building Code. (Capability 1, 4.1, 4.2 and 6)
- Building Assessment Develop and show an understanding of the key building assessment types and methods of undertaking inspection, testing techniques, remediation types, material and defect identification, cost calculation, analysis and conclusion with reference to legal claims and property acquisition/transactions. (Capability 2, 3, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
- Lease Liability Assessment Evaluate and interpret the obligations of landlords and tenants under commercial property leases. Apply as a Building Surveyor in the context of assessing the extent of dilapidation liability. (Capability 2, 4.3 and 5.1)
- Sustainability Explain the principles of life cycle costing with reference to property asset management and the key considerations applied in building conservation. (Capability 2, 3, 4.1 and 6)
- Professional Practice Describe the key considerations of professional practice for Building Surveyors and the pathways to attaining professional status. Demonstrate an understanding of construction site and personal health and safety. Demonstrate an understanding of modern design processes and how building surveyors can utilise the information contained in BIM. (Capability 1, 4.3, 5.1 and 5.2)
- Construction Contracts Describe and detail the various forms of building contact procurement, parties to contract and explain the principles of contract administration. (Capability 1, 2, 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Test | 25% | Individual Test |
| Test (VR) | 5% | Individual Test |
| Assignments | 20% | Group Coursework |
| Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
| 4 types | 100% |
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A minimum mark of 45% in the final examination is expected as a pre-requisite to passing this course.
Interim Test - The test will require short answers in written and diagram format, reinforcing key learning from each lecture of weeks 1-6. They will need to show understanding and academic writing skills.
Test VR - As part of the premise condition lecture VR will be used to teach the inspection process and student will be asked to then inspect a room, in the correct order, and identify common defects.
Assignment Practical – Students will be grouped by random selection to undertake a dilapidation assessment in the field. They will need to show understanding of lease terms, case law, inspection process and report writing.
Final Exam - The final exam will require answers in written and diagram format, reinforcing key learning from each lecture of weeks 1-12. They will need to show understanding and academic writing skills.
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 5-10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 3 hours of lectures per week, tutorial as required, 2 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 20-30 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Learning Resources
Other Information
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.