Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM) G is designed to enable students to develop a conceptual and practical understanding of how buildings and other structures may be designed, procured, costed; project managed to completion and maintained using 3D and other integrated technology. Students will learn how BIM is useful in supporting investment decision-making related to capital works and infrastructure; how BIM can assist in comparing alternative solutions to design, energy and environmental services, and build method; how BIM can assist with design visualisation for the client; how BIM can assist in the identification of building issues and clashes including quality assurance and safety; and how BIM data can be used to manage the completed facility through to the end of its useful life. The unit includes learning by case studies.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of the principles and practices of construction modelling and understand the cooperation and organisation roles within a BIM project team;
2. Construct models and understand procurement processes to achieve successful outcomes;
3. Assess how the principles of BIM-modelling are applied to a construction project on the basis of architectural and engineering drawings, cost estimates and construction program based on the information output from a BIM-model; and
4. Evaluate the application of BIM models to construction and design case studies.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Basic knowledge of building processes, 3D modelling.