Resource Scheduling and 4D BIM
50 hours plus blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
This micro-unit of study aims to introduce scheduling principles and advanced tools/ techniques for efficient resource scheduling in engineering infrastructure projects.
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Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Students who successfully complete this micro-unit will be able to:Identify resource characteristics and constraints and implement successfully project scheduling requirements
- Examine appropriate techniques and advanced tools for resource scheduling in engineering infrastructure projects
- Identify the benefits of 4D BIM in planning and managing infrastructure projects
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 2.67 | 6 weeks | 16 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 5.67 | 6 weeks | 34 |
| TOTAL | 50 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Individual/Group | 100% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Principles and techniques for planning and schedulingÂ
- Resource scheduling in single project and multi-project environmentsÂ
- Introduction to resource optimisationÂ
- Linear projectsÂ
- Location-based management conceptsÂ
- Introduction to 4D BIM and simulations/ visualisations for planning and managing infrastructure projects
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.