Built Environment Program | Victoria University

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Industry partnerships
Courses we offer
Research
Our people

The Built Environment Program at Victoria University (VU) sits within the College of Sport, Health and Engineering.

We offer professional and practical expertise in building design and construction, so you can gain skills to contribute to the sustainable development of our cities and neighbourhoods. This program area is responsible for supporting and guiding students who are studying building design, building surveying, fire safety and project management for construction industry.

Industry partnerships

When you study built environment subjects with Victoria University, you benefit from our industry connections and partnerships.

VU's Industry Connections - Engineering & Science - Transcript

How VU prepared Annelyse for the real world

Through practical industry subjects, VU gave me the confidence to work as part of a team to support the delivery of large-scale projects and I gained invaluable knowledge from my course which allowed me to stand out, even as an undergrad.

Annelyse Carter — Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

Annelyse's story

Courses we offer

Building surveying

Our building surveying courses will ensure you are ready to work in construction; professional, scientific and technical services; or public administration and safety.

Built environment

Explore our full range of courses that teach practical and creative ways to prepare the built environment for the challenges ahead of us.

Project management

Study our project management courses to discover how to manage large and small construction projects, and ensure buildings meet fire and safety regulations.

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Research

If you are interested in completing a research degree at Victoria University, explore our related research programs.

Our people

Program head: Professor Zora Vrcelj

Discpline leads:

Building surveying lead: Dr Nima Izadyar
Building design lead: Dr Hing-Wah Chau
Construction management lead: Dr Malindu Sandanayake
Fire safety head: Associate Professor Paul Joseph
Project management lead: Dr Amir Ghapanchi

Staff contacts

Discipline	Staff	Contact
Built Environment	Yanni Bouras	yanni.bouras@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Melissa Chan	melissa.chan@vu.edu.au
Building design	Hing-Wah Chau	hing-wah.chau@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Shuo Chen	shuo.chen@vu.edu.au
Project management	Amir Ghapanchi	amir.ghapanchi@vu.edu.au
Building surveying	Nima Izadyar	nima.izadyar@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Elmira Jamei	elmira.jamei@vu.edu.au
Fire safety	Paul Joseph	paul.joseph@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Le Li	le.li@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Mengbi Li	mengbi.li@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Darryl O'Brien	darryl.obrien@vu.edu.au
Construction management	Malindu Sandanayake	malindu.sandanayake@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Zora Vrcelj	zora.vrcelj@vu.edu.au
Built Environment	Kumudu Weththasinghe	kumudu.weththasinghe@vu.edu.au

Course & unit advice

To get information specific to your course in this program area, contact a Course and Unit Adviser (CUA).