Prof Patrick Zou, PhD UNSW Construction Engineering & Management (CEM) @ Swinburne University of Technology Prof Patrick Zou, PhD UNSW Professor of Construction Engineering and Management

TOC The University The Faculty and School The Department The CEM Courses

Swinburne University of Technology Based in Melbourne Australia, with a train station right in the middle of the campus More than 50,000 students in total Focus on science, technology and innovation Swinburne Advantages: one year paid work experience & employment! Civil and Construction Engineering: Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) : 4 of out 5, - ie “Above the world level”. 66th according to ARWU (academic ranking of world universities) Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) program, which I am leading: Honours Bachelor of Engineering (Construction), Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management, Master of Construction Management, Graduate Certificate in Risk Management, PhD and Master by Research degrees

Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology (FSET) School of Science Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology Department of Mathematics Department of Physics and Astronomy School of Engineering Department of Aviation Department of Civil and Construction Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering School of Software and Electrical Engineering Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering Department of Telecommunications, Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering

Department of Civil and Construction Engineering Structural Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Transportation Engineering Water Engineering Construction Engineering and Management 18 full time staff + many part-time/sessional staff: 6 professors, 3 associate professors,

What is Construction Engineering/Management (CEM)? Construction engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the designing, planning and construction of infrastructures such as highways, bridges, airports, railroads, buildings, dams, and utilities. Construction Management is the overall planning, coordination, and control of a construction project from beginning to completion.

CEM Education Program: Bachelor of Engineering (Construction) Honours degree 4 years full-time (8 semesters) Final year research project Optional 1 year of WIL (work integrated learning), with pay (employment).

CEM Education Program: Postgraduate Coursework Master of Construction and Infrastructure Management (MCIM) Two years (4 semester) full-time or part time equivalent 16 units of study Research components: Research methods Research paper Research project Master of Construction Management 1.5 years (3 semesters) full-time or part time equivalent 12 units of study Partially online 40 years of successful history and reputation

CEM Education Program: Postgraduate Coursework Master of Professional Engineering (major in Risk Management OR Construction) Two years (4 semester) full-time or part time equivalent 16 units of study 5 units focus on Risk Management 4 units focus on research 4 elective units With opportunity of 1 year work experience / employment Graduate Certificate in Risk Management 0.5 year (1 semester) full time or part time equivalent 4 units of study Online Students successfully competed the Grad Cert in Risk Mgt can apply for upgrade to MCIM. MCM or MPE.

CEM Research Programs: Safety in Construction and Engineering Economic analysis Human aspect Safety risk Designing for safety Training and learning Cost Benefits Optimisation Safety culture Psychology, mental health and behaviour Human factor (eg personnel skills) Perception, Identification and assessment Reduction Mitigation and tolerance IT and BIM Business model Legal aspect IT and e-learning Contents, eg SWMS Pedagogy Reference: Zou and Sunindijo 2013)

CEM Research Programs: Safety in Construction and Engineering ‘Science’ of safety Safety learning O = Objective; M = Measure; T = Target; I = Initiative Safety vision, goals, and core competencies ‘Art’ of safety Skills for safety Safety culture Economics of safety Safety risk management and BIM Safety at design Stakeholder engagement Safety culture and climate Accident rate Client satisfaction Safety research

CEM Research Programs: Building Energy Modelling and Analysis Residential building energy Public / office building energy Collaboration with governments, enterprises and peer universities

CEM Research Programs: Facilities Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research and Innovation Infrastructure Smart Structures Lab Advanced Geotechnical Lab Hydraulics Lab Surveying Lab Latest design software Virtual-reality lab Factory of the Future

Why Swinburne Construction Engineering and Management? Swinburne Civil and Construction Engineering Research achieved ERA 4 ranking (above world standard)! ERA: Excellence in Research Australia, an Australian national ranking system for research Ranked 66th worldwide according to ARWU Strong research culture and support Internationally and nationally recognised award winning researchers We are proud of our research achievements and future visions

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