Professional Practice 1: BIM (Building Information Management)
Overview
This unit explores the complexity of the construction industry, both local and global, the roles of different stakeholders, different production methods, and the distribution and management of information, including Building Information Management systems.
Requisites
Rules
Enrolled in Bachelor of Design (Architecture) Plus 187.5 credit points and DIA20003 Interior Architecture Digital Documentation 1
OR
Enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and associated double degrees Plus 187.5 credit points and DIA20003 Interior Architecture Digital Documentation 1
OR
Enrolled in Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) Plus 187.5 credit points and DIA20003 Interior Architecture Digital Documentation 1
OR
Enrolled in Bachelor of Digital Contruction Management Plus 187.5 credit points and CSM20004 BIM and Digital Technologies for Construction 2
27-October-2024
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Analyse the principles of business management and their application to the development of built environments, project procurement and the operation of a professional consultancy (A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, K6, S4)
- Examine professional ethics and codes of conduct as they apply to the practice of architecture (A1, A2, A4, A5, K5, K6, S1)
- Assess the potential roles for architects within an international context (A1, A4, K5)
- Assess the social context in which built environments are commissioned, and the responsibilities of architects designing them to clients, the public, and users (A1, A3, A4, K3, K5, S1, S4)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks | Hours Per Week | Venue Type and Activity Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus | Studio | 36 | 12 weeks | 3 | |
| Unspecified Activities | Readings | 42 | 12 weeks | 3.5 | Online readings |
| Unspecified Activities | Independent Learning | 66 | 12 weeks | 5.5 | Independent study, Assignment preparation, Revision |
| Live Online | Studio | 6 | 6 weeks | 1 | This will involve industry engagement sessions for 6 weeks (1hr online) |
| Total Hours: | 150 | Total Hours (per week): | 13 | ||
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project 1 | Individual/Group | 20% | 1,2 |
| Project 2 | Individual/Group | 40% | 2,3,4 |
| Project 3 | Individual/Group | 40% | 1,3,4 |
Content
- Overview of the construction industry: an examination of the roles and responsibilities of different participants and stakeholders
- Investigation of the role of the architect (contemporary and future) and the impact of globalised markets
- BIM (building design, construction management, preconstruction, construction, sustainability, facility management)
- Graduate Attribute (Communication 1 - Verbal Communication)
- Graduate Attribute (Communication 2 - Communicating using different media)
- Graduate Attribute (Teamwork 1 - Collaboration and negotiation)
- Graduate Attribute (Teamwork 2 - Teamwork roles and processes)
- Graduate Attribute (Digital Literacies 1 - Information literacy)
- Graduate Attribute (Digital Literacies 2 - Technical literacy)
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.