An in-depth analysis of the technological rationale, organisational strategies and operational practices of sub-contracting firms in construction, from system manufacturers to trade specialists. By blending theory (literature) and practice (case studies), the subject reviews the reasons that lead a broad specialist sector to emerge as well as the impact it has on product design, technological progress and adoption, construction markets definition, project coalitions, design and construction operations, work coordination, risk allocation, procurement paths, contractual systems and relations, industrial relations, and vocational training. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: Admission to the following Melbourne School of Design programs:<br/><br/>MC-ARCH2Y Master of Architecture (200 points)<br/>MC-ARCH3Y Master of Architecture (300 points)<br/>MC-LARCH2Y Master of Landscape Architecture (200 points)<br/>MC-LARCH3Y Master of
