Building Information Management and Modelling

About this subject

What you'll learn

• Topics covered

  • • Overview of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • • Creating a simple BIM
  • • Managing information and communication
  • • Collaboration and planning
  • • Introduction to NavisWorks

• Description

  This subject was previously known as Building Information Management.

  This subject is an introduction to digital modelling in construction, enabling students to evaluate and apply Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a tool for improving the management of construction projects. Students will learn the basic concepts of building information modelling, such as parametric modelling and object-oriented design, as well as the basic concepts and process of building information management in accordance with international standards. In addition, students will learn to visualise building information and construction process via 4D (time) and 5D (cost) simulation.

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• Assessments

  • eTest (20%)
  • Portfolio 1 (40%)
  • Portfolio 2 (40%)

• Textbooks

  For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).

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Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• CUR-CME-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Elective

• CUR-FAST-DEG-2023 - Fast track your Curtin on campus study

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• CUR-CME106-High-rise Construction

• CUR-CME150 (Not currently available)

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Others

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required
• Software requirements - As part of this subject students are required to use software that is designed to run on a PC (Windows OS). This software can be used on a Mac with modifications and at a small cost to students. Details are provided throughout the subject and your tutor can provide assistance.