Overview

This unit aims to develop fundamental knowledge and skills in employing building information modelling and other digital technologies for construction management in building and infrastructure projects.

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
03-August-2026
01-November-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-August-2026
Census date
01-September-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
22-September-2026
Results released date
08-December-2026

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry
  • Explain key BIM processes, terminologies, and standards used in the planning, design, and construction of building and infrastructure projects
  • Develop and maintain BIM models of buildings and infrastructures using industry-standard BIM tools
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities for BIM implementation and management in construction projects.
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities of BIM adoption within construction industry practices and workflows.

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Live Online
Lecture		 1.00  12 weeks  12
On-campus
Lecture		 1.00  12 weeks  12
On-campus
Class		 2.00  12 weeks  24
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		 1.00  12 weeks  12
Unspecified Activities 
Independent Learning		 7.50  12 weeks  90
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
Assignment Individual  30 - 50%  2,3 
Online Quiz Individual  10 - 20%  1,2,3,4,5
Portfolio Individual/Group  10 - 15%  1,2,3,4,5
Project Individual/Group  20 - 40%  3,4,5

Content

  • Concepts and Principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • BIM Processes, terminologies and standards
  • 3D BIM models and related software
  • Adoption and implementation of BIM in the industry
  • Roles and responsibilities in BIM projects

  • Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Verbal communication
  • Graduate Attribute – Communication Skills: Communicating using different media
  • Graduate Attribute – Teamwork Skills: Collaboration and negotiation
  • Graduate Attribute – Teamwork Skills: Teamwork roles and processes
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Information literacy
  • Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Technical literacy

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.