School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsProperty BuildingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301157.1
Discipline: BUILDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Incompatible Units
300706 Building 1; 700070 Building 1 (WSTC)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Property Major in the Bachelor of Business.
About this Unit
This unit provides students with an overview of regulations and construction techniques with an emphasis on low-rise residential buildings in the Australian context. It covers general process; building regulations; environmental issues; surveying techniques; structural elements (footings, framing and bracing); envelope; services; fit-out and finishes.