Project title

Developing an Integrated e-Learning Centre for Construction Value Management - Undergraduates Module (April 2006 - Septermber 2007)
supported by Teaching Development Grant, CityU


Abstract:

A number of formal documents (WTBC16/1998; Tang 2001; WTBC35/2002; Leung et al. 2002) strongly recommends wider adoption of Value Management (VM) techniques in order to achieving an excellence in the qulaity of construction products. However, a survey revealed that most of the practitioners in the HK construction industry misunderstood and had false perceptions of VM (Fong and Shen 2000).

To enhance the innovative management techniques for the construction students (who will become professionals in the industry), Value Management course is added at the CityU in 2002 and is proposed at the HKU in 2005. The proposed project aims to develop an integrated e-Learning Centre for Construction Value Management for undergraduates in the universities in order to allow students to get acquainted with the rules at a pace suited to their level of proficiency. The centre seeks to enhance the teaching method and improve/enrich individualized learning with free of time limitations. The focus of the centre is toward proactive learning and development of critical thinking skills, including understanding the integrated VM content, applying analytical and evaluation techniques for problem-solving, and conducting self-assessment out of the teacher-student contact hours. The proposed project mainly focuses on VM courses for undergraduates. It will be further expanded for the construction VM students in other universities and the post-graduates at the CityU (or other institutions) in the next stage.


Team members:

Papers:

Leung M.Y. (2008) Development of an integrated E-learning centre for construction value management. SAVE International 48th Annual Conference Proceedings, U.S.A.: SAVE International 'The Value' Sociey.

Leung M.Y. (2008) Development of an integrated E-learning centre for construction value management. Powerpoint presented in SAVE International 48th Annual Conference, U.S.A.