Construction Technology Design

Course guarantor:

Vít Kosina

Lecturer:

Matouš Kosina, Vít Kosina

Tutor:

Matouš Kosina, Vít Kosina

Supervisor:

Department of Construction Technology

Synopsis:

The course introduces students to a structured approach to implementing technological and digital innovations in construction projects. Emphasis is placed on linking technical solutions with economic evaluation (CAPEX, OPEX, LCC, ROI, NPV). Students learn to identify critical points in the construction process, model their economic impacts, and formulate data-driven investment recommendations.

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of economics and construction project management. Elementary MS Excel skills. Active participation in seminars and completion of a team-based semester project.

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

The student:

understands the economic framework of construction investments,

identifies critical points in the construction process,

develops a basic economic model of innovation impact,

evaluates investment efficiency using NPV and ROI,

applies risk mitigation and Lean management principles,

defends an investment recommendation before a professional panel.

Study materials:

Note:

The course is designed as a practice-oriented module for 5th-year students focusing on economic evaluation of innovations and management of critical points in the construction process. The course includes economic modeling in MS Excel and mandatory AI logbook documentation when using artificial intelligence tools.

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon	roomTH:B-584 08:50–10:30 (lecture parallel1 parallel nr.103) Thákurova 7 (budova FSv)
Tue
Wed
Thu	roomTH:C-206 10:35–12:15 (lecture parallel1) Thákurova 7 (budova FSv) roomTH:A-435 13:15–14:50 (lecture parallel1 parallel nr.101) Thákurova 7 (budova FSv) roomTH:B-584 15:00–16:35 (lecture parallel1 parallel nr.102) Thákurova 7 (budova FSv)
Fri

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Stavitelství - příprava, realizace a provoz staveb (compulsory course)