Introduction into process cost theory. Detailed knowledge of cost estimation and controlling in the various project phases of the construction process. The topic will be dealt with from the perspective of the contractor or supplier (production cost) and the of the client, his architects and engineers (market price).

- Construction methods of Special Underground and Deep Foundation Construction as well as tunnelling methods- Planning of construction processes, site equipment and site logistics- Basic knowledge of scheduling and cost calculation and introduction in corresponding standards and guidelines

Introduction to fundamental aspects of the strategy, product and service provision, and support processes of construction companies. Explanation of the strategy and marketing tools, new approaches to strategic positioning based on cooperation, outsourcing and new business models. In addition, operative elements of the organization and bid, production and risk management processes are illustrated.

This course provides tools to predict the service being provided by infrastructure in situations where the infrastructure is expected to1) to evolve slowly with relatively little uncertainty over time, e.g. due to the corrosion of a metal bridge, and2) to change suddenly with relatively large uncertainty, e.g. due to being washed away from an extreme flood.

Introduction in time-dependent behaviour of buildings and structural elements in operation. Teaching of basic knowledge concerning planning and executing maintenance as well as reconstructing structural works under operation.

Introduction to fundamental aspects of the strategy, product and service provision, and support processes of construction companies. Explanation of the strategy and marketing tools, new approaches to strategic positioning based on cooperation, outsourcing and new business models. In addition, operative elements of the organization and bid, production and risk management processes are illustrated.

Transfer of basic knowledge as well as new strategic and operational concepts concerning the management of inventory as the significant material component of construction in building companies

Transfer of basic knowledge as well as new strategic and operational concepts concerning the management of inventory as the significant material component of construction in building companies

Transfer of detailled knowledge of construction methods and processes of Special Underground and Deep Foundation Construction Methods as well as core competences of Drill, Support, Grouting and Seperation Techniques. No-Dig Methods like Pipe Jacking, HDD etc. Pros and cons as well as technical and economical aspects of the different construction methods will be discussed.

Transfer of detailled knowledge of tunneling methods for excavation in hard rock as a core competence of the Swiss construction industrie.

Transfer of detailled knowledge of tunneling methods for excavation in soft ground as a core competence of the Swiss construction industrie.