Faculty of Architecture / Standard Courses in English
Obligatory Subjects for integrated MSc - regular students
- CM1 - Basics of construction
- CM3 - Planning of construction technology
- CM2 - Building Project Management
- Construction Law
- Building Economics
- Real-Estate Development
- Comprehensive design 1. - Construction Management part
- Comprehensive design 2. - Construction Management part
- Diploma project - Construction Management part
Obligatory Subjects for MSc - regular students
Obligatory-elective Subjects for MSc - regular students, any specialisations
- Basics of Real Estate Development
- Real-Estate knowledge 1.
- Supplemental real-estate knowledge to comprehensive design 1.
- Comprehensive design studio 1M EK
- Real-Estate Development
- Real-Estate development and building rehabilitation
- Real-Estate knowledge 2.
- Supplemental real-estate knowledge to comprehensive design 2.
- Comprehensive design studio 2M EK
- Real-Estate knowledge - Global exam
- Diploma project studio M EK
Elective Subjects
- CM4 - Controlling of construction technology
- Special Construction Projects
- Architectural Research for Exchange Students
CM1 - Basics of construction
[BMEEPEKA501]
- Dr. Vidovszky - Dr. Lepel
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
|
Hours per Week (lecture): |
2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (5) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 mid-semester test |
Evaluation: |
Based on mid-semeter test |
Limitation: |
- |
The goal of the subject is to present basic information on the technologies and organization of construction work, with special respect on construction activities of sub and superstructures. Considering the character of the subject both theoretical and practical knowledge is essential, therefore besides the lectures the site visits play emphasized role as well. Course data sheet
Titles of the lectures
- Introduction. The construction process.
- Technical preparation and controlling of the construction. Contracting process.
- The state and the environment of the construction site.
- Types of foundations.
- Construction equipment. Material supply.
- Conditions of the start up and the finishing of the construction work. Handover process. Quality controlling in the construction. Health and safety requirements.
- Basics of construction technology. The right order of the construction works.
- Site planning of the construction.
- Basics of scheduling.
Supporting material
CM3 - Planning of construction technology
[BMEEPEKA701]
- Dr. Vidovszky - Dr. Lepel
Credit points: |
4 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKA501 |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (6) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 mid-semester test |
Evaluation: |
Based on workshops, test and final exam |
Limitation: |
- |
The goal of the subject is to present information on the planning of elementary construction technologies related to superstructures and finishing work. The subject introduces how to apply recent innovations of building technologies during design and realisation. It gives a basic knowledge to evaluate construction options and make appropriate decisions about technology. There are case studies of building technologies used in construction of loadbearing structures, finishing and cladding works. The practical part contains workshops on planning of construction technologies: connection of structures and technologies, volume calculation, resource estimation, scheduling antd construction site planning.
Titles from the lectures
- Introduction, WBS
- Construction of steel structures
- Construction of monolithic reinforced concrete structures
- Construction of prefabricated reinforced concrete structures
- Masonry, bricklaying
- Facades
- Technologies of pitched roofs
- Assembled partitions and suspended ceilings
- Concrete screeds, interior flooring and wall coverings
- Insulation works
Workshops
- 1. Workshop: list of activities, WBS, connection of structuires and activities
- 2. Workshop: volume calculation, resource estimation
- 3. Workshop: scheduling
- 4. Workshop: construction site planning
Supporting materials
- Question list for the test and the exam
- Formwork companies: Peri, Meva, Doka
- Schedule for semester 2019/20/2
CM2 - Building Project Management
[BMEEPEKK601 and BMEEPEKM101]
- Dr. Vidovszky - Dr. Lepel
Credit points: |
4 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKA501 / - |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Autumn (7/1) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 written study, 2 mid-semester tests |
Evaluation: |
Based on tests, assignment, final exam |
Limitation: |
- |
The subject introduces the investment process from emerging the idea through tendering until the hand-over and use. It shows the role and tasks of an architect in different phases of a construction process. It gives an introduction of real estate investment, basics of project management. The relationship between costs, time and quality: scheduling, planning and estimating and the procurement methods are revealed. There are case studies in the field of construction projects, their preparation and performance, planning, organising leading and commanding of works. From 2018 BMEEPEKK601 is obligatory for Integrated MSc Students. BMEEPEKM101 is obligatory for MSc Students.It is not allowed to do both BMEEPEKM101 and BMEEPEKK601.
Mid-semester tests
- 10-10-2018 (Participants, Project phases 1-2, Basics of PM, PM in construction)
- 28-11-2018
Titles from the lectures
- Basics of Project Management
- Construction project management, Participants of the construction
- Project phases I. Start-up of the construction project - architectural competition
- Project phases II. Tendering, contracting, construction
- Public procurement: Example of contract notice
- PM in construction industry
- Scheduling I.
- Scheduling II.
- Cost estimation
- Post Occupancy Evaluation
- Building Information Modelling
Homework and study room lectures
- Assignment
- Intoduction - The assignment for the semester
- Technical information
- Project time planning
- Project cost estimation
- Cost data: nursery, office buildings, terraced house
- ..
Supporting materials
- Course data sheet - Building Project Management BMEEPEKK601
- Course data sheet - Building Project Management BMEEPEKT601
- List of theoretical questions
Additional material - lectures from previous years
- Project phases II 2012.pdf
- Budget, cost estimation
- Cost calculation methods
- Site planning
- What drives the design
Construction Law
[BMEEPEKO901]
- Dr. Lőrincz
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
- |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+0 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (9) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 homework, final test |
Evaluation and Signature: |
Based on the homework and the test |
Limitation: |
- |
The subject introduces the legal environment of construction projects: contracts, building permit, permission of use, etc..
Titles from the lectures
- ...
Homework
- ...
Building Economics
[BMEEPEKA801]
- Dr. Mályusz
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPLAA301 |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+0 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (8/2) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 homework, 1 test |
Evaluation and Signature: |
based on homeworks and test |
Limitation: |
- |
Aim: to investigate the economic side of a real estate development emphasizing the Social cost and benefit of development. This module concentrates on economical computation models, theories dealing with real estate valuation. There is a homework concerning with calculation, valuation of a real estate development. Successful submission is required for the module acceptance. Written exam as indicated, minimum pass grade required. Two corrections are allowed.
Titles from the lectures
- Construction cost
- Estimates
- Time value of money
- Building life cycle cost
- Measuring the worth of real estate investments
- ...
Homework
- ...
Additional materials
- Guide to cost-benefit analysis of investment projects
- Effect of leverage (risk)
- Development Appraisal (residual value)
- Real estate valuation
- Example test
- Maintenance and Restoration Costs of Historic Buildings
Real-Estate Develpoment
[BMEEPEK0626]
- Dr. Hajnal
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
- |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+0 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring |
Homeworks / Tests: |
... |
Evaluation and Signature: |
Based on exam |
Limitation: |
- |
Basics of RE development: The RE Cycle. Contributors and actors in the process. Real estate Market. Descriptive figures of market segments. RE Market, presentation of different markets. Market Valuation, Definition of the Market Value. Other valuation bases: RICS, TEGOVA. Valuation methodology. Development Process : the process and the Developer. Main international development companies. Feasibility Study, legal, technical and economic analysis. Sensitivity analysis. Development Parameters: GBA, GLA, lot coverage ratio, green area. Functional mix. Potential rental and other revenues. Development Cost, elements of the building costs, structure of the operation costs, yearly CF calculation. RE Marketing: Sales methodology, traditional and new marketing tools. RE Agencies and their activities. Contracting, contract types, contracting process. RE Financing.
Titles from the lectures
- The RE Cycle
- Real estate Market
- Market Valuation
- Development Process
- Feasibility Study
- Development Parameters
- Development Cost
- RE Marketing
- Contracting
Homework
- ...
Comprehensive design 1.
[BMEEPxxT811 and BMEEPxxM1KX]
- Various consultants
Construction Management part - Assignment
Comprehensive design 2.
[BMEEPxxT911 and BMEEPxxM2KX]
- Various consultants
Construction Management part - Assignment
Diploma project
[BMEEPxxQD01 and BMEEPxxMD01]
- Various consultants
Construction Management part - Assignment
- Preparing a written study and drawings (compulsory part for everyone, extended part for students selecting CM as elective specialized part)
- CM+RE part for students in the Specialisation of Real Estate Development
Basics of Real Estate Development
[BMEEPEKM1I1]
- Dr. Mályusz - Dr. Lepel
Credit points: |
4 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKM101 |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (2) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 mid-semester test, 1 written study |
Evaluation: |
Based on mid-semeter test and study |
Limitation: |
Only for RE and Urb specilatisation |
The subject introduces the basic knowledge of real-estate assessment, the process of real-estate development. There are case studies in the field of real-estate developments, both Hungarian and foreign projects. Individual task: planning of an RE development project.
Titles of the lectures
Supporting material
Real-Estate knowledge 1
[BMEEPEKM1I2]
- Dr. Hajnal
Credit points: |
4 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKM101 |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (2) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
... |
Evaluation: |
Based on ... and final exam |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
Basics of RE development: The RE Cycle. Contributors and actors in the process. Real estate Market. Descriptive figures of market segments. RE Market, presentation of different markets. Market Valuation, Definition of the Market Value. Other valuation bases: RICS, TEGOVA. Valuation methodology. Development Process : the process and the Developer. Main international development companies. Feasibility Study, legal, technical and economic analysis. Sensitivity analysis. Development Parameters: GBA, GLA, lot coverage ratio, green area. Functional mix. Potential rental and other revenues. Development Cost, elements of the building costs, structure of the operation costs, yearly CF calculation. RE Marketing: Sales methodology, traditional and new marketing tools. RE Agencies and their activities. Contracting, contract types, contracting process. RE Financing.
Titles from the lectures
- The RE Cycle
- Real estate Market
- Market Valuation
- Development Process
- Feasibility Study
- Development Parameters
- Development Cost
- RE Marketing
- Contracting
Supporting material
Supplemental real-estate knowledge to comprehensive design 1.
[BMEEPEKM1I3]
- Mr. Rostás
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
|
Hours per Week (practice): |
2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (2) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 homework |
Evaluation: |
Based on homework |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Titles of the lectures
Supporting material
Comprehensive design studio 1M EK
[BMEEPEKM1KX]
- Prof. Wagner - Mr. Tőkés
Credit points: |
10 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEP??M111 |
Hours per Week (consultation): |
10 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (2) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 mid-semester test |
Evaluation: |
Based on mid-semeter test and plan |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Semester assignment
Supporting material
Real-Estate development and building rehabilitation
[BMEEPEKM2I1]
- Prof. Wagner
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
.. |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
1+1 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (3) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
Written study |
Evaluation: |
Based on the study |
Limitation: |
- |
...
Titles of the lectures
Supporting material
Real-Estate knowledge 2.
[BMEEPEKM2I2]
- Dr. Hajnal
Credit points: |
4 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKM1I2 |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (3) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 mid-semester test, homework |
Evaluation: |
Based on mid-semeter test, homework |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Titles of the lectures
Supporting material
Supplemental real-estate knowledge to comprehensive design 2.
[BMEEPEKM2I3]
- Dr. Hajnal
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKM1I3 |
Hours per Week (lecture): |
2 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (3) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 homework |
Evaluation: |
Based on homework |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Titles of the lectures
Supporting material
Comprehensive design studio 2M EK
[BMEEPEKM2KX]
- Prof. Wagner - Mr. Tőkés
Credit points: |
10 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEP??M1KX |
Hours per Week (consultation): |
10 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (3) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 mid-semester test, plan |
Evaluation: |
Based on mid-semeter test and plan |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Semester assignment
Supporting material
Real-Estate knowledge - Global exam
[BMEEPEKM2I9]
- Dr. Mályusz - Dr. Hajnal
Credit points: |
0 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKM2I2 |
Hours per Week (lecture): |
- |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall (3) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 comprehensive exam, written and oral |
Evaluation: |
Based on exam |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Supporting material
Diploma project studio M EK
[BMEEPEKMD01]
- Prof. Wagner - Mr. Tőkés
Credit points: |
26 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
all obligatory subjects |
Hours per Week (consultation): |
10 |
Semester Proposed: |
Spring (4) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 building design with sudies |
Evaluation: |
Based on plans and studies |
Limitation: |
Only for RE spcialisation |
...
Semester assignment
Supporting material
CM4 - Controlling of construction technology
[BMEEPEKK801]
- Dr. Vidovszky - Dr. Lepel
Credit points: |
4 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
BMEEPEKA501, BMEEPESA501 |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+2 |
Semester Proposed: |
8 (spring) |
Homeworks / Tests: |
Homework: Study on technologies, 1 Mid-semester test |
Evaluation: |
Based on test, study,exam |
Limitation: |
- |
The goal of the subject is to present information on the controlling process of the whole construction activity and the applied technologies involving the legal environment, the quality management, the quality survey, the work safety and the fire protection.
Titles from the lectures and practice works
- Introduction
- Regulations concerning to the construction
- The work of the quality surveyor
- Building permission/building consent
- Quality in construcion, Fire protection
- Dry construction systems
- Health and safety during building construction
- Controlling activities in Construction Projects
Lecture notes, supporting materials
Special Construction Projects
[BMEEPEKS901]
- Dr. Vidovszky
Credit points: |
2 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
- |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
2+0 |
Semester Proposed: |
Fall |
Homeworks / Tests: |
1 homework |
Evaluation: |
Based on a written study and presentation |
Limitation: |
- |
Special Construction Projects...
Titles from the lectures and practice works
- Building diagnostics and material characterizations
- Introduction for the midsemester study.
- Construction history.
- Special construction technologies of the metro projects.
- Passive houses
- Maintenance of historic buildings
- Plasters and renders
- Reuse of industrial buildings
Homework
- Preparing a written study and a presentation
Architectural Research for Exchange Students
[BMEEPEK0995]
- Various consultants
Credit points: |
6 crp |
Preliminary Studies: |
At least 4 semesters of architectural studies |
Hours per Week (lecture+practice): |
Consultation by arrangement |
Semester Proposed: |
- |
Homeworks / Tests: |
Written study |
Evaluation and Signature: |
Based on written study and final presentation |
Limitation: |
Only for exchange students |
Architectural Research for Exchange Students on the topics of construction technology and management. The aim of the subject is to carry out a research on a special topic. The research contains specifying and processing the related international literature, summing up the findings in a study and finally a presentation. The language of the research depends on the consultant....
Title-examples
- Construction history.
- Traditional crafts.
- Restoration methods of monuments and historic buildings.
- Maintenance of historic buildings
- Reuse of industrial buildings
- Constuction management - scheduling, management technics etc.
Current topics offered