Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Overview

The comprehensive education for all-round civil engineers combines engineering, construction, legal and soft skills. In this degree program you will expand your already acquired skills and will also have the opportunity to select an individual specialization. Thus, the master's degree program will prepare you for the high-demand areas of the construction sector: national and international large-scale projects and resource-efficient and sustainable construction and renovation. Our intensive exchange with companies such as FCP, ÖBB, PORR and STRABAG SE continuously increases the quality of training and at the same time makes you a sought-after employee.

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Manuela Christl
Corinna Graf, MA
Favoritenstraße 226, P.1.07
1100 Vienna
P: +43 1 606 68 77-2200
F: +43 1 606 68 77-2209
bau@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Duration of course: 4 Semester

Organisational form: part-time

120ECTS

Language of instruction German

60Study places

Final degree: DI (comparable with Master of Science)

Application period for the academic year 2022/23

18^th October 2021 to 15^th May 2022

tuition fee / semester:

€ 363,36¹

+ ÖH premium + contribution²
+ One time: package of norms ca. € 320-350,-³

¹ Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester

²for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year)

³ One time package of norms ca. € 320-350,- for students who have not completed their bachelor's degree at FH Campus Wien.

What you can offer

You are fascinated by everything that has to do with construction. You are particularly interested in scientific contexts, mathematical questions, enjoy technical drawing and have a good basic understanding of business. Personally, you are structured, work well under pressure and enjoy working with others. You have an analytical mind and act in a practical and solution-oriented manner.

What we offer you

FH Campus Wien has more than fifteen years of experience running civil engineering degree programs and today has extensive expertise and a large network at its disposal that will provide you with a wide range of opportunities during your studies and in the course of your professional career. This network includes leading contractors such as STRABAG SE, which cooperate with FH Campus Wien not only in the context of training for their employees. In addition to excellent contacts in the construction industry, during your studies you will have the opportunity to work in R&D projects and thus shape the dialogue between practice and science at FH Campus Wien. For example, on behalf of ASFINAG we are currently examining the advantages and disadvantages of different organizational structures in intermodal transport networks. This project is being conducted as part of the PIARC, the World Road Association. Practical orientation is a top priority in the teaching. In addition, we regularly invite you to further your education in the seminar series "Selected Chapters from Construction Practice". Practical relevance is also guaranteed at our Campus Lectures, public lecture evenings with prominent experts, that FH Campus Wien regularly invites you to join.

What makes this degree program special?

Practical basic training to become an all-round civil engineer
Introduction to possible specializations
Strong network with leading companies in the construction industry

The combination of structural engineering, economics and soft skills makes this generalist degree program a practical education for all-round civil engineers. As a graduate, you are up to the demanding tasks of construction site project management and can immediately take on a role in any construction company. In addition to the content and excellent career prospects, the FH Campus Wien degree program provides numerous other advantages: You will learn in small groups and benefit from the excellent FH Campus Wien network with top companies such as STRABAG SE, PORR, ÖBB and FCB. The excellent reputation the degree program enjoys in the construction industry is a useful building block for your career already.

What you will learn in the degree program

The master's degree program offers you the opportunity to acquire comprehensive experience as an all-round civil engineer. You will expand your engineering, construction and legal foundations. Furthermore, you will also have the chance to select an individual specialization.

In the second and third semesters you will be able to decide on a total of two of the four specializations in "Construction", "Repair and Revitalization", "Infrastructure Construction" and "Sustainability in Civil Engineering". Your personality plays an important role at work, so you will also further develop your soft skills.

Curriculum

1. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Applications in Geotechnical Engineering ILV Applications in Geotechnical Engineering ILV Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Kurt Ströhle 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Soil properties, geotechnical preliminary investigation, cuts, dams, earthworks, measurement technology, groundwater Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods ILV Language German	2	4
Construction Law VO Construction Law VO Lector: Mag. Wolfgang Hussian, FH-Prof. DI Dr. Doris Link 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Theoretical foundations of building contract law: Which rights and obligations are incumbent on the client or the contractor according to ÖNORM B 2110? - ÖNORM B 2110: Structure and content; procedural provisions, contractual provisions - Practical example Assessment methods Final exam written examination, distance learning Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, distance learning (readings) Language German	2	2
Stock Load Bearing Structures ILV Stock Load Bearing Structures ILV Lector: DI Dr. Eva M. Eichinger-Vill 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Legal and technical fundamentals regarding the assessment, evaluation and rating of existing structures Evaluation of the actual condition of existing structures including material testing Causes and identification of structural damage Numerical assessment of existing structures as a basis for structural maintenance and strengthening Assessment methods Final exam Written exam at the end of the course Grading of the presentation of the practical project Teaching methods Lectures, Practical project Language German	2	4
Digitalization and Innovation 1 VO Digitalization and Innovation 1 VO Lector: Bmstr. Dipl.-Ing. Walter Haberfellner 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents - Corresponding BIM software (internal and external families; floor plans, sections and views; details, plan sections and 3D views; plan output; data exchange (import and export); phases and display options - Model-oriented quantity determination as the basis for determining the construction price - Combination of digital building models with service specifications - Construction process planning and simulation Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods several (expert) lectures Language German	1	1
Setting Up and Operating Sites ILV Setting Up and Operating Sites ILV Lector: Bmstr. Ing. DI(FH) Robert Weber 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents TEACHING CONTENTS - Part I - Work preparation - Part II - Scheduling - Part III - Workforce scheduling - Part IV - Equipment deployment planning - Part V - ÖBGL and equipment costing - Part VI - Working Groups Assessment methods Final exam VO : S + final exame, FL perm M,S In the case of absence or negative judgement the check occurs in dependence of the number of the students in written or verbal form. Teaching methods - Slide lecture - Project work / distance learning including presentation if time available - Discussions Language German	2	4
Building Physics VO Building Physics VO Lector: DI Dr. Peter Holzer, DI Matthias Kendlbacher, DI Dr. Christian Pöhn 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents - Selected aspects of thermal and hygric protection - Protection against summer overheating of rooms - Noise protection - Fire protection - building physical verification calculations Assessment methods Final exam written exam with qulitative questions, multiple choice and calculation examples. no use of supporting documents allowed. Teaching methods Lecture with numerous exercises Language German	1	1
Building and Industrial Construction 1 VO Building and Industrial Construction 1 VO Lector: DI. Dr.techn. Anton Pech, DDI Wolfgang Wallisch 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Structures and systems of building construction, industrial construction and industrialised building construction Assessment methods Final exam final written test Duration: 90 minutes NO documents may be used! Allowed: pens, eraser, ruler, calculator Grading: 50% bad luck, 50% Walloon. Positive is who reaches in sum min. 60%! In case of a negative evaluation both parts (Pech/Wallisch) have to be repeated! Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF the examination modalities can also be adjusted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture, blackboard sketches, Power-Point presentations Language German	1	1
Infrastructure Construction VO Infrastructure Construction VO Lector: DDI Paul Brünner 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Conception and design of engineering structures in infrastructure construction such as bridges, underpasses, white and brown vats, underfloor routes, tunnels in open construction, supporting structures, slope stabilization measures. Presentation of construction methods for maintaining traffic at infrastructure construction sites. Practical examples and calculation approaches Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture Language German	2	2
Innovative Building Materials and Ecological Construction Materials VO Innovative Building Materials and Ecological Construction Materials VO Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Heinrich Bruckner 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Innovation approaches to building materials in the sense of "green buildings" can be based on increasing resource efficiency and recyclability, minimizing environmental impact, implementing social aspects or improving functional performance. Possible solutions may be in the form of innovative materials and raw materials (e.g., biogenic plastics), technologies (e.g. nanotechnology), construction methods (e.g. flying plants), or processes (e.g. site waste reclamation logistics). Innovative building materials must also meet technical requirements. In the course innovative building materials and construction methods are introduced or introduced by the students and analyzed according to the different aspects. Assessment methods Final exam The mark is made up of a written examination and the marking of the papers (both assessments are required for a positive conclusion). Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Presentation and speeches Language German	1	1
Multiple use and recycling of building materials VO Multiple use and recycling of building materials VO Lector: Univ.Lekt. DI Martin Car 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Legal (EU, national) and technical bases (EU, national) for the use of C&D-waste to high-quality recycled building materials. The utilization potential is shown and the detailed requirements for the mineral area (including reuse and Recycling of excavated soil) are explained. The implementation of a reconstruction project to obtain unmixed material flows is being developed. Assessment methods Final exam Written examination taking into account also the distance learning part. Re-exams will also be hold (additionally) orally. The distance learning part is documentated in the written documentation an oral told on 10th 9. Teaching methods Lecture, discussion, perhaps excursion, distance learning part. Language German	1	1
Project Development and Controlling VO Project Development and Controlling VO Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Rainer Altmann, MSc 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Definitions - Developers - Speculative real estate development - Location & market analysis - Life cycle costs & financing - Property measurement standards & feasability - Construction management and controlling Assessment methods Final exam The assessment consists of the active participation of the students and the completion of a written examination within the framework of the last lecture unit. Participation: - The students have the opportunity to participate actively in the course of the lecture. (Within the course by completing group work tasks and presenting them) - Between the lectures, students have the opportunity to reflect what they have learned by working out and answering questions. A positive, active participation may improve the grade of the written examination by one degree. Exam: Within the framework of the written examination, open and closed questions must be answered and a calculation carried out. The length of the test is set at 90 min. The positive test is required for a positive completion of the lecture. Teaching methods Lecture and practical examples, self-study and elaboration of questions. To support them, the participants will receive the slides with comments. Language German	2	2
Technical Building Equipment and Operation ILV Technical Building Equipment and Operation ILV Lector: Ing. DI(FH) DI Manfred Fuhrmann 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Planning and construction of technical building equipment: Dimensioning and construction basics of technical building equipment systems with regard to decarbonisation, sustainability, energy efficiency and resilience in the main areas of heating technology, ventilation technology, refrigeration and heat pump technology Operation of technical building services: Fundamentals of strategic, tactical and operational technical facility management in compliance with guidelines Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods ILV Language German	2	4
Exercise for Building and Industrial Construction UE Exercise for Building and Industrial Construction UE Lector: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Hans Humpel, DDI Wolfgang Wallisch 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Exercises on structures and systems of structural engineering, industrial construction and industrialised building construction Assessment methods Final exam Evaluation of tasks submitted via Moodle. Grading: 50% Walloon, 50% hobble. Positive is who reaches a total of at least 60%! In case of a negative evaluation the tasks have to be repeated. The modules are supplemented by new Tasks output. Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the Examination modalities can also be adjusted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture, Power Point presentation, exercises using hand calculation and on the laptop with RFEM, as well as calculation tasks using Moodle Language German	1	2
Environmental Law and EIA VO Environmental Law and EIA VO Lector: Dr. Roland Buchner 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents - Overview of the ordinances to the Waste Management Act with focus on the Landfill Ordinance - Explore other material laws (Mineral Raw Materials Act, Chemicals Act, State Waste Management Acts) - EIA - Clarification of liability issues, acting persons (agents, experts, representatives of authorities), procedures (permit, criminal proceedings, jurisdiction) on the basis of a case study Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1

2. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Digitalization and Innovation 2 VO Digitalization and Innovation 2 VO 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents - Artificial intelligence as assistance on site: Functionality of AI, application areas of AI on site and presentation of an already implemented AI software solution on site - Processes in the construction industry: Definitions and listing of the most important processes in the construction industry - Process optimization: Procedure and display types for process optimization - Scrum - Agile project management tool: Management methodology for the development of software solutions - Digitization of construction processes: Practical examples of digitisation in construction Assessment methods Final exam Group work and written final examination Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1
Energetically Optimized Building and Certification Systems VO Energetically Optimized Building and Certification Systems VO 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Focus: passive house components and plus-energy - What is a passive house? - Thermal bridges. - Air tightness. - Single-family passive houses. - Practical example: multi-storey passive houses. - Practical example: plus-energy houses. - Renovation with passive house components - Trends - Building certification systems Assessment methods Final exam Written exam. The written exam includes the following material: Uploaded documents excluding final reports. Only documents that are "Vortrag x Schoeberl ..." named Information from the lecture. Apply acquired knowledge to new tasks. Teaching methods Lecture, detailed work. Interactive lessons. Practical examples. Various patterns of components for illustration. Language German	2	2
Building and Industrial Construction 2 VO Building and Industrial Construction 2 VO 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Hall systems; Prefabricated parts; Connections in prefabricated construction; Inserts in concrete structures; Foundations in hall construction; Construction work and construction supervision; Use of glass as a building material in building construction; Prestressed systems Assessment methods Final exam Final exam (written) The whole examination (Vill, Wallisch) must be positive (at least 60% of the maximum score) Time: 90 min Teaching methods Lecture with calculation and practical examples Language German	2	2
Integral Planning 1 UE Integral Planning 1 UE 2SWS 5ECTS Lecture contents Introductory talk, meeting Specification - 1st correction: research phase, architectural concept - 2nd correction: preliminary draft - 3. u. 4. correction: construction and construction management processing Interim presentation - 5. correction Draft final presentation Assessment methods Final exam Horizontal evaluation Final presentation Submitted works Teaching methods Interdisciplinary exercise Language German	2	5
Life Cycle Management VO Life Cycle Management VO 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents - Designing the planning process through real estate-related life cycle management - Structures as dynamic products designed to be integrated, energy-efficient and flexible - Presentation of various aspects, methods, principles and rules of life-cycle management and the resulting problems of life cycle-oriented building optimization. Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1
Masonry Assessment VO Masonry Assessment VO 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Building materials and products of masonry, basics of load bearing behaviour, masonry design according to Eurocode 6, execution, processing and details of masonry structures. Assessment methods Final exam Written examination Grading scale according to examination regulations Teaching methods Lecture Language German	1	1

Specialization x

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Building Physics in Timber Construction ILV Building Physics in Timber Construction ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents heat and moisture protection in timber constructions constructions without further testings wooden flatroof construction structural damages sound insulation in timber constructions detailing fire safety in timber buildings detailing Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods lessons and home work Language German	1	2
Facade Systems ILV Facade Systems ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Large-area facade systems - Simplified preliminary dimensioning (static, thermal and fire protection) - Construction systems of complex facades - The glass production process; glass finishing in facade construction - Basics of the assembly concept Assessment methods Final exam Written final thesis Teaching methods - Lecture - Exemplary facade systems discussed in the lecture Language German	1	2
Innovative Building Technology Schemes ILV Innovative Building Technology Schemes ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods ILV Language German	1	2
Innovative Modular Construction ILV Innovative Modular Construction ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods ILV Language German	1	2
Multistorey Timber Construction (incl. Hybrid Construction) VO Multistorey Timber Construction (incl. Hybrid Construction) VO 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Multi-storey timber construction, i.e. beginning with 3 floors, inclusive timber-concrete and timber-steel, based on the whole value chain; project development - engineering - production - installation - maintenance. Assessment methods Final exam 30 % project work distance learning 10 % project work field trip 60 % exame _____ 100 % IMPORTANT! For a positive overall grade positive gradings for project work distance learning and the exame are mandatory. The weighting is done in proportion to the shares of the assessment methods. If the works are not submitted correspondes this with a negative assessment. Teaching methods - Frontal lecture - workshop - discussion - distance learning module - field trip Language German	2	2
Sustainable Planning Concepts (BIM) ILV Sustainable Planning Concepts (BIM) ILV 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents - Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods ILV Language German	2	4
Structural Design (Lightweight Construction) VO Structural Design (Lightweight Construction) VO 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Lecture Language – English This course provides an overview of various lightweight structural typologies, with an emphasis on timber and steel structures in the form of long span roofs and multi-storey buildings. The course looks at the processes involved in successfully arriving at viable structural design options based on a given Client Brief and structural inputs. The course focuses on the conceptualisation and initial sizing techniques for different lightweight structures. The course touches on detailed design and typical detailing strategies of various lightweight structural typologies. Case studies of various lightweight structures are presented. Assessment methods Final exam Written Examination – 70% (in English) Coursework/Group Project – 30% (in English) (Practical structural design example project in Groups of 3 or 4) Teaching methods Lectures, coursework/group work, optional tutorial sheets. Interactive lessons. Practical examples. Case Studies. Language English	2	2
Exercise Excursion UE Exercise Excursion UE 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Excursion Deepening sustainable building construction: The excursion will be conducted in 3 parts, which are composed as follows: - 1 part: Visit Austria Campus: Focus on facade construction - 2 Part: Tour of Rubner GmbH production facilities: focus on timber construction - 3 Part: Viewing of Kranhaus North: Focus on TGA The students will be provided with information material on the three parts of the excursion, which must be read by the students before the respective excursion. At the end of each excursion there is a "flash quiz" on the preparatory material and on the contents of the excursion lectures, which are used as a basis for assessment of the course. Assessment methods Final exam HB: Results of the three "flash quizes" at the end of the excursions. Teaching methods Excursion Language German	1	2
Railway Construction ILV Railway Construction ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - System railway - Railway systems - System railway - Interfaces and interconnections - line layout and design - basics Assessment methods Final exam written exam Teaching methods presentations, additional explanations and informations referring to current projects and backgrounds Language German	1	2
Bridge Building ILV Bridge Building ILV 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Design and pre-dimensioning of beam bridges made of reinforced and prestressed concrete (slab, slab beam, box girder, trough cross-section) including frame bridges - Bridge equipment (bearings, edge beams, expansion joints, drainage) - Design and preliminary dimensioning of substructures (abutment, support bench, wings, foundation) - Checks for ultimate and serviceability limit states Assessment methods Final exam written examination, 120 min, division of the examination subjects to approx. 50% Kothmayer, approx. 50% Vill; for a positive conclusion 60% of the total points of the whole examination are necessary. In case of non-achievement the whole examination has to be repeated. Teaching methods ILV Language German	2	2
Cavity Construction ILV Cavity Construction ILV 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents - Planning of traffic tunnel constructions (roads, railway and underground tunnels) - Risk analysis in geotechnics - Basics of tunnel statics - ÖNORMEN in tunnel construction (ÖNORM B 2203-1 and B 2203-2) - Structural fire protection - Tunnel rehabilitation Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods ILV Language German	2	4
Road Construction VO Road Construction VO 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents This course focuses on the basics of road construction and techniques. It shall provide an overview for the students in the context of road design and planning based on the Austrian standards and guidelines. In addition, a comprehensive overview about road construction and road construction materials will be given. The final part of this course has a main focus on road maintenance. Assessment methods Final exam Examination in written form and exercise in the context of distance education. Teaching methods The subject matter of this course will be put over the students through the use of PPT-presentation and a script. Language German	2	2
Exercise Excursion UE Exercise Excursion UE 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Größere Exkursion mit Hauptübungsanteil der jeweils Themen führenden LV aus dem jeweiligen Wahlmodul./Vertiefungsfach Assessment methods Final exam Flash quiz after each of the three excursion blocks Teaching methods - Self-study of provided project information as preparation for the excursion - Excursions with guided tours of the construction site, lectures and question forums - Quick quiz Language German	1	2
Transport Planning ILV Transport Planning ILV 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents - Terminology of transport planning - Transport supply and demand - Survey methods, traffic engineering - Planning tools for transport modes: pedestrian traffic, public transport, bicycle traffic, car traffic, stationary traffic - Road safety - Transport and environment Assessment methods Final exam Written examination with multiple choice and open questions, grading of the field exercise; overall mark is positive if both contents have been completed successfully Teaching methods Lecture and field exercise Language German	2	4
Hydraulic Engineering ILV Hydraulic Engineering ILV 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents The students have a deepened basic knowledge in the fields of hydraulics and hydrology. They understand the importance of hydraulics and hydrology for hydraulic engineering and have a good starting point for practical hydraulic calculations as well as for design and dimensioning of general hydraulic engineering. Assessment methods Final exam final written test Duration: 90 minutes NO documents may be used! Permitted: pens, eraser, ruler Teaching methods Lectures and exercises Language German	1	2

3. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Sewage and Waste Management VO Sewage and Waste Management VO Lector: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Tristan Tallafuss 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Planning, preparation of a demolition measure taking into account the current state of the art and the relevant standards. The general conditions (including personal and environmental protection), the types of demolition with the selection of suitable equipment and the implementation of a demolition project with the extraction of pure material flows are explained. Furthermore, the handling of the waste streams that occur most frequently in the construction industry in terms of quantity (including excavated material and construction waste) is examined and possible treatment methods (recycling or proper landfilling) are shown. Exploration and suspect areas (contaminated sites) are also dealt with. In the field of wastewater, the basics of road drainage and municipal wastewater collection as well as the determination of wastewater quality and its treatment in wastewater treatment plants are presented. Assessment methods Final exam Written examination Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture script accompanied by PowerPoint discussion exercises and group work distance learning Language German	2	2
Integral Planning 2 UE Integral Planning 2 UE Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Martin Aichholzer, Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Doubek, BSc, Ing. Bernd Höfferl, MSc., DI Dr. Karl Heinz Hollinsky, Dipl.-Ing. Dipl.-Ing. Gunther Koppelhuber, M.Arch.(AA), DI Dr. Jörg Koppelhuber, Ing. Anton Oster, MSc., Dipl.-Ing. Reinhard Schneider, Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Martin Teibinger, DI Paul Track 2SWS 6ECTS Lecture contents Students solve a design task in its following aspects and in interdisciplinary team (students of architecture and students of civil engineering ): architectural design, planning for permit approval, construction-related tasks (eg preparation of tender documents, spreadsheets, etc. ), structural design, execution drawings ,calculation , construction sequencing and project management, building physics. The studio aims to develop the design, including the principles of integral design in interdisciplinary teams. It is prepared using scale plans, models, perspective sketches, renderings and descriptions. Assessment methods Final exam Final presentation of the project work, professional discussion with the lecturers Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LVs in accordance with the BMBWF's traffic light regulations, thev examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Exercise Language German	2	6
Communication and Scientific Work SE Communication and Scientific Work SE Lector: FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Manfred Steiner 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents Conflict management: What is a conflict? What kind of strategies are there for solving conflicts? Meditation talks: What does mediation mean? Presentation of mediation talk technique. Teambuilding: How does the team building process work? Which factors determine the choice of team members? Concepts for successful negotiating; strategies and different types of negotiators Assessment methods Final exam exercises in course and final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods 1,6 LP UE + 0,4 LP distance learning Language German	1	1
Pollutants and Environmental Analysis VO Pollutants and Environmental Analysis VO Lector: Margit Piber, MSc 1SWS 1ECTS Lecture contents areas of responsibility environmental analysis, Soil, water, air from an environmental chemical point of view, environmental pollutants in the underground and their behaviour, mass transport, relevant regulations from the perspective of environmental analysis, risk assessment of contaminated sites, suspected and contaminated sites, implementation of investigations in accordance with the Landfill Ordinance and the Federal Waste Management Plan, methods of sampling, sample preparation and chemical analysis, investigations in accordance with the Recycling Building Materials Ordinance, investigation of pollutants and pollutants in existing buildings Assessment methods Final exam Written examination after completion of the course Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Power Point presentation and elaboration of questions Language German	1	1
Manufacturing Technology VO Manufacturing Technology VO Lector: Bmst. DI Dr. nat. tech Harald Schön 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents A general overview of construction methods is given in the basic lectures of the bachelor course of studies. This lecture recesses the contents of the basic lectures. The students have also to apply their basic knowledge of construction methods on concrete examples. - Site equipment for Earthworks incl. size calculation for execution - Special Ground engineering methods incl. Conditions - Line construction methods - Guest lecture - DI Andreas Körbler / Keller Grundbau - Home work self-study - Teamwork ground & pipeline engineering Assessment methods Final exam Written examination (Rating 80%) Homework self-study (Rating 20%) Both grading parts must be completed positively. Teaching methods Lecture with concrete examples, teamwork and homework. Language German	2	2

Specialization x

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Controlling for Construction Projects ILV Controlling for Construction Projects ILV Lector: Bmstr. Dipl.-Ing. Walter Haberfellner, DI (FH) Gerald Herndlhofer, PMP 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents Part Herndlhofer: - Project Controlling - Project Organization - Controlling in general - Accounting - Schedule management - Cost Planning - Award Management Part Fabich/Haberfellner: - Basics of operative construction project controlling - Deadline controlling and process planning - Cost controlling and work calculation - Controlling in the context of major international construction projects Assessment methods Final exam Part Herndlhofer: Written examination incl. distance learning Part Fabich/Haberfellner: Written examination with calculation examples, distance learning Teaching methods Lecture and Excercises Language German	2	4
Performance Variations ILV Performance Variations ILV Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Wolfgang Wiesner 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Claims and Variations: - Introduction - Areas of Risk and Responsibility - Request to Notice - Adjustment of Contractual Milestones and Prices - Requirements to adjust Milestones and Prices - Calculation of New Prices - Lost of Entitlements - Adjustments of Measurement - Case Studies Assessment methods Final exam Assesment of home and group work, written exams Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture, discussion of case studies, discussion of prior experiences of the students, homework, group projects Language German	1	2
Performance reports in the building industry ILV Performance reports in the building industry ILV Lector: Dipl.-Ing.in Theresia Reiter 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Design of efficient project teams as well as with the requirements of adequate forms of cooperation, communication and coordination for a trouble-free project execution - integrative planning methods and the associated conditions for concerted cooperation between all planners, civil engineers and managers involved in the construction project - Planning of the interfaces of the different project participants - Design of an efficient decision and change management Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods ILV Language German	1	2
Economic Optimization of Building Projects ILV Economic Optimization of Building Projects ILV Lector: Bmstr. Ing. Martin Stopfer 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents The course deals with in-depth and supplementary questions regarding the economic viability of construction projects: - Potential for economic optimization in construction projects - Lean Construction Management - Contract models - Integrated project management - Prefabrication Assessment methods Final exam 85% Final test (written examen) 15% Distance learning Further information in the first course on 7th of September 2021. Both grading parts must be completed positively. Teaching methods Lecture Practical exercises - Last Planner System Language German	1	2
Organization and Management of Construction projects ILV Organization and Management of Construction projects ILV Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Erwin Fahrnberger, Ing. Mag.iur. Stephan Nemeth 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents - Insight into the complex processes involved in handling construction projects - Understanding of the relationships and interactions between the project participants is conveyed - By means of different management methods, instruments for coping with complexity are presented - In addition, the main risks and disruptive factors are discussed and ways of solving problems are discussed, taking practical examples into account Assessment methods Final exam Written examination after completion of the course / attendance and active participation / distance learning Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture / discussion / cases / site visit Language German	2	4
Project Finance ILV Project Finance ILV Lector: Florian Klemm, BA, MSc 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents In the course of the event, the main principles of the lending business with a focus on the area of real estate financing are to be conveyed. In addition to basic business management knowledge (structure of the balance sheet as well as the profit and loss account, differences between investment/financing, equity and debt capital, etc.) the typical classic forms of financing (bank financing, leasing, factoring, etc.) as well as new developments (e.g. crowdfunding, etc.) will be presented. In addition, interest rate structuring variants including interest rate hedging options (cap, SWAP, etc.), repayment variants and different collateralisation variants are presented. Practical examples will be used to put into practice the basic theoretical knowledge acquired. In addition, there will be various digressions on the topics of rating (internal rating systems of credit institutions, rating agencies, credit agencies), the new regulatory requirements for banks (Basel III, etc.) as well as new legal challenges (e.g. Mortgage and Real Estate Credit Contract Act, Consumer Protection Act, etc.). Preparation of financing plans (e.g. calculation of a loan repayment plan) Company valuation - how does this come about? Overview of different real estate investments and assessments (e.g. builder-owner models and retirement home) Assessment methods Final exam Examination at the end of the lecture, either in writing or via multiple choice on the PC, ongoing cooperation Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods In addition to the lecture, examples are worked on in homework and discussed in the group. Language German	1	2
Corporate Law and Human Resources Management VO Corporate Law and Human Resources Management VO Lector: Mag.iur. Henriette Huber, Petra Schatzdorfer, BA MBA 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Entrepreneurial power of attorney, corporate register, corporate transfer, business transactions Company law Overview Company founding (Process) Overview and delimitation Administrative criminal law - Criminal law Assessment methods Final exam written exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture and practice Language German	2	2
Review of Existing Load Bearing Structures ILV Review of Existing Load Bearing Structures ILV Lector: DI Dr. Karl Heinz Hollinsky 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents - Historical Review "Gründerzeit" - Static elements of "Gründerzeit"-buildings - Foundation in stock, fondation improves efficiency - Barrier in stock, barrier improves effciency - Ceiling & roof systems - Conversion of the roof, new developments, restorations and roof extensions - Earthquake calculation & action research Assessment methods Final exam Final Written Exam, project work, permanent assessment Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture & Excursion, perhaps project work Language German	2	4
Repair of Engineering Structures ILV Repair of Engineering Structures ILV Lector: Dipl.-Ing.(FH) Reinhard Pamminger, DI. Dr.techn. Anton Pech, FH-Prof. DI Dr.techn. Markus Vill 2SWS 4ECTS Lecture contents - Surface preparation - Concrete replacement - Crack filling - Cavity filling - Surface protection - Remove drill cores St 927/15 - Perform tear strength test - Record flatness - Determine roughness depth - Preparation of measurement and execution documents for compensation gradients Masonry drying section: Fundamentals of moisture in masonry, analyses and restoration concepts, procedures against capillary moisture rise and accompanying measures Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Masonry drying section: Lecture Language German	2	4
Townscape and Monument Protection VO Townscape and Monument Protection VO Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Harald Gnilsen 2SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents - Justification of the development of the concept of protection from monument to cultural heritage - Communicating the typology of cultural heritage - Theory of monument conservation, its historical development and its most important international documents - Glossary of the most important terms and how to recognise them using before-after examples - Recognition of the most important materials and historical techniques Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Lecture Language German	2	2
Design and Construction in Stock UE Design and Construction in Stock UE Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Harald Gnilsen, Dipl.-Ing. Marcus Grundnigg, Arch.Dipl.Ing. Wolfgang Schaffer, Dipl.-Ing. Gabriele Schnabl, Mag. Renate Maria Standhartinger, Dipl-Ing. Josef Ullmann, D I, Dipl.-Ing. Markus Michael Zechner 3SWS 6ECTS Lecture contents Concrete examples will be worked out: - Dealing with the existing building stock in a way that is appropriate in terms of building culture - Dealing with the historical building fabric and its contemporary extension - Application of contents of monument preservation, soil mechanics and historical building construction and equipment - Methods for the evaluation of the actual state, economic measures for energy-efficient renovation (building shell, plant technology) Assessment methods Final exam Due to the Covid 19 situation and the holding of LV according to the traffic light regulation of the BMBWF, the examination modalities can also be adapted at short notice during the current semester. Teaching methods Exercise Language German	3	6
Exercise Excursion UE Exercise Excursion UE Lector: Dipl.-Ing. Harald Gnilsen, Dipl.-Ing. Marcus Grundnigg, Arch.Dipl.Ing. Wolfgang Schaffer, Dipl-Ing. Josef Ullmann, D I 1SWS 2ECTS Lecture contents Three excursions to projects with the main topics: - facade construction - Timber construction - Technical building equipment Assessment methods Final exam Quick quiz after each of the three excursion blocks Teaching methods - Self-study of provided project information as preparation for the excursion - Excursions with guided tours of the construction site, lectures and question forums - Quick quiz Language German	1	2

4. Semester

Lecture	SWS	ECTS
Master’s Seminar SE Master’s Seminar SE 2SWS 3ECTS Lecture contents - Support and interim presentations - Final presentations of the diploma thesis by students Assessment methods Final exam Project work Teaching methods Seminar Language German	2	3
Master‘s Thesis MT Master‘s Thesis MT 0SWS 27ECTS Lecture contents Writing the Master thesis Assessment methods Final exam Teaching methods Master thesis Language German	0	27

Number of teaching weeks
18 per semester

Times
Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30 p.m.; classes also held on some Fridays

How you benefit

As a well-trained civil engineer, you will help to plan or implement construction projects. For example, you can work as a site manager. Overall, you have a wide range of professional opportunities open to you on the client or contractor side: in construction companies, which include the entire construction industry, master builders, steel, light metal and wood construction companies, construction related trades, renovation and revitalization companies and the building materials industry, as well as in construction departments of local authorities, banks or insurance companies. You can also expect good career prospects in civil engineering and planning offices.

Construction companies (building trade, construction industry)
Production of building materials, building materials trade
Developers
Architectural and planning offices, engineers and design offices

Administrative bodies in the public sector
Real estate related services
Construction departments of private clients (chain stores, insurance companies, banks)

Admission

Admission requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent similar qualification in construction from an institute of higher education with a total of 180 ECTS in the subjects of civil engineering, construction management, architecture, culture and water management. In exceptional cases the program director, or in individual cases the University Council, will decide.

Equivalent foreign diploma
- Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section. In specific cases the head of the program may formally recognize a qualification.

Application

To apply you will require the following documents to send the following copied documents by mail:

Birth certificate
Proof of citizenship
Bachelor certificate
Presentation of academic success of the 1st to 5th semester of relevant Bachelor's studies (e.g. Transcript of Records, proof of academic success, etc. - please note only up to the 5th semester) - all page
The calculated grade point average must be indicated if it is not stated in the document
- Calculation formula: Sum of grades / number of courses = grade point average
German level B2

Please send the above documents in paper form by mail to the following address (End of postal acceptance for the application: 18^th May 2022):

FH Campus Wien
z.H. Masterstudiengang Bauingenieurwesen-Baumanagement P.1.05
Favoritenstraße 226
1100 Wien

Please note!

It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.

Admission procedure

The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.

Aim
The aim of the admissions procedure is to offer a place to those persons who complete the multi-stage admissions procedure with the best results. It leads to a ranking of the applicants.
Process
Due to changes implemented by the Federal Government with regard to the operation of the study programme, the admission procedure for the Master's programme in Civil Engineering and Construction Management has been updated to reflect the new requirements. The admission procedure is carried out in a 2-stage procedure:
- Level 1 - Success in a relevant Bachelor's programme - 40%
  - Presentation of the academic success of the 1st to 5th semester of relevant Bachelor's studies (e.g. Transcript of Records, proof of academic success, etc. - please note that this is only up to the 5th semester)
  - The calculated grade point average must be indicated if it is not stated in the document! (Please use only the submitted document for the grade point average)
  - Calculation formula: Sum of grades / number of courses = grade point average (specify two decimalplaces)
- Level 2 - Admission interview - 60% (You will receive concrete details with by e-mail regarding the date, etc.)
  20-minute conversation consisting of:
  - motivation
  - qualification
  - relevant knowledge and experience
    An official photo ID must be presented at the beginning of the conversation.
Criteria
The criteria leading to admission are exclusively performance-related. Geographical origin of applicants have no influence on admission. The admission requirements must be fulfilled. The final ranking of applicants is based on the following weighting:
- Level 1 Success in studies - 40%
- Stage 2 Admission interview - 60%

Dates

You will receive the invitation to the admission procedure after a positive review of all relevant documents. You will receive the exact date and schedule for the admission interviews approximately one week before the assigned interview date. Due to the increased time required for the admission interviews, additional admission appointments may be scheduled - this depends on the number of applicants.

The admission interviews take place at the FH Campus Wien.

Monday, 23^rd May 2022
Tuesday, 24^th May 2022
Wednesday, 25^th May 2022

Contact

> FH-Prof. DI Dr. Doris Link

Head of Building and Design Department, Head of Master´s Degree Program Civil Engineering and Construction Management
T: +43 1 606 68 77-2581
doris.link@fh-campuswien.ac.at

Secretary's office

Manuela Christl
Corinna Graf, MA
Favoritenstraße 226, P.1.07
1100 Vienna
P: +43 1 606 68 77-2200
F: +43 1 606 68 77-2209
bau@fh-campuswien.ac.at

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Office hours during the semester
By arrangement

Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk

We closely cooperate with renowned companies in commerce and industry, universities, institutions and schools. This ensures that you have points of contact for professional internships, job opportunities or your participation in research and development activities. Major players in the construction industry such as the PORR Group, STRABAG SE or ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG will support you in various funding programs, provide insights into professional practice, offer the chance of rare part-time jobs or accompany you with professional expertise and collegial advice. You can find many of our cooperations on the website of our Campusnetzwerk. A look at them is always worthwhile and may lead you to a new job or to an interesting event of our cooperation partners!

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