This course addresses the main elements of the construction process: Laws and regulations, parties involved, types of contracts and compensation, the selection of and rules regarding various types of tenders.
The course also covers basic aspects of contract law as well as leadership and communication.
HS1006 The Building Process 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HS1006 (Autumn 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
- Describe the various procedures in the building process, as well as the laws and requirements that affect it
- Describe the different parties in the building process and indicate their work tasks
- Describe and analyse various contract forms
- Describe and analyse various methods of compensation
- Identify and analyse different types of procurements
- Explain the importance of various leadership roles and communication styles
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Students in year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering programmes Constructional Engineering and Design or Engineering and Economics specialising in Constructional Engineering and Design.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved examination (TEN1, 4.5 credits, grade scale A-F)
Approved project work (PRO1, 3.0 credits, grade scale P/F)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Thomas Johansson, thojoh@kth.se
Supplementary information
Course previously given as 6H2205