This report details the design and evaluation of a virtual Construction Project Management (CPM) environment to enhance the educational outcomes for learners in the discipline of Construction Management.
The concept could be transferable to a variety of courses in the construction discipline, including Architectural Technology, Construction Economics, Facilities Management etc. The accompanying course development guide offers suggestions for integrating a virtual environment into programmes.
Resource download:
Report | Virtual construction project management environment (PDF, 700Kb)
Virtual Design and Construction for Construction Project Management Education | Guide of Practice for Course Level Development (PDF, 7000Kb)
Background:
A project, completed in 2016, to enhance educational outcomes for learners by creating a Virtual Construction Project Management Environment that utilises Virtual Design and Construction technologies and processes. A collaboration of Unitec Institute of Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, and Tampere University of Technology, Finland.
Resources prepared by Taija Puolitaival, Kathryn Davies, Linda Kestle, Perry Forsythe and Kalle Kahkonen.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Regional Hub Project Fund (RHPF)