Quality & Cost Management In Architecture
Architecture
Faculty of Architecture and Design
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality & Cost Management In Architecture | MIM456 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Rüveyda KÖMÜRLÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) State the quality standards and methods.
2) Use sources effectively in architectural cost management.
3) Acquire the proposed level of quality in architectural services in addition to the definition of quality.
4) Apply alternative solutions for sustaining the desired level of quality.
5) Gain basic knowledge about obtaining a project with requested level of technical quality according to a certain workplan.
6) Apprehend the definition and properties of Total Quality Management.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
The content will be the definition of quality, its statement, main principles of quality management, assessment of quality standards in architectural services,the methods to acquire the proposed level of quality in architectural services, supported with examples and case studies.
Weekly Schedule
1) Giving information about the content of the course.2) What is quality? Relationship between Quality Management and Project Management.
3) Quality Management in Project Management and Project Management in General (Attenders' study)
4) Chronological evolution of management and quality.
5) What is strategic management? What is the importance of quality and targets in strategical management?
6) Strategic Management in Real Estate Development (Seminar).
7) What is the Philosophy of Total Quality? What are the main principles? The aim and stages of Total Quality Management?
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) What is the process of Total Quality Management? How is this process managed?
10) Importance of and relationship between Schedule and Cost Management in Total Quality Management
11) Phases of Construction Projects -Pre-design phase, Design phase, Tender phase, Closing Phase, Maintanencephase) Project Design process in Architecture and Construction Companies. (Attenders' study)
12) Quality and Cost Management Process in Architecture and Construction Companies.
13) What is the organizational structure need for Quality and Cost Management in Construction Companies? How is the documentation and process management for quality management in construction companies.
14) A general review of ISO 9000-2000 Quality Management System and construction related sections (Seminar).
15) Practical example of Quality and cost Management in Architecture and Construction Companies and a general review of Quality and Cost Management in Architecture.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Group Study
4) Self Study
5) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required