About Building Construction & Materials module

This module intends to inform the students on the basic building construction and materials used in the different kind of buildings. It focuses on developing an understanding of the principle of the building elements which include the substructure and superstructure and common construction materials such as concrete, masonry, timber, metal, and glass. For each material, this module will describe the manufacturing process, properties and typical uses of these materials in construction. Students will undergo a series of continuous assessments such as assignments, and tutorial tasks to ascertain the objective and outcome of the module is achieved