BIM and Digital Technologies for Construction 1B
36 Hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit aims at developing fundamental knowledge and skills of employing building information modelling and other digital technologies for the construction management agenda in civil infrastructure projects
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify, associate, and utilise Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools and software in the management of infrastructure projects
- Create, interpret, and integrate 3D BIM models for the construction of civil infrastructure
- Use and/ or construct nD BIM frameworks/ systems for various construction management agenda in civil infrastructure works
- Apply relevant BIM standards, methods, procedures and best practices for construction management of civil infrastructure projects
- Comprehend and integrate construction management activities in remote working environment with internet of things, virtual and mixed reality applications
- Develop and appraise the adoption and implementation of BIM and digital technologies for the construction management in civil infrastructure projects
- Describe, designate and demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of using digital technologies (including BIM) in civil infrastructure construction projects
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorials in Computer Labs | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Online Learning Activities | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Individual Study | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 20 - 40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Portfolio | Individual/Group | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 30 - 50% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Content
- Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools and software for managing civil infractructure projects
- 3D BIM models for the civil infrastructure projects such as the construction works in road and rail industriesÂ
- Introduction to nD BIM Dimensions for the management of infrastructure projects
- BIM standards, methods and procedures applicable in infrastructure projects
- Fundamentals of remote working with drones, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality for managing construction works
- Adoption and implementation of BIM in civil infrastructure industry
- Roles and responsibilities in BIM projects for civil infrastructure
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.