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Building Information Management
Undergraduate | CUR-CME205 | 2020
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Use BIM to create and manage the project information life cycle, before during and after construction. Improve workflow. Discuss the BIM concept, approach and capacity to manage construction, design and infrastructure. Consider issues and challenges.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Building Information Management
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- identify and apply the concepts, approaches and applications of Building Information Modelling in construction management
- analyse the issues and challenges of implementing Building Information Modelling in construction management projects
- evaluate and demonstrate the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a tool for improving processes as applied to the role of the Construction Manager.
- Introduction to Building Information Modelling
- Collaborative working
- Interoperability & standards
- nD modelling
- Automated code checking
- Managing projects
- Managing programs
- Managing conflicts
This subject was previously known as Building Information Modelling.
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.
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- Test (20%)
- Portfolio (40%)
- Portfolio (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- CUR-CME106-High Rise Construction
CUR-CME150 (Not currently available)
Others
Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.
Additional requirements
- Software requirements - As part of this subject students are required to use Autodesk, NavisWorks and iConstruct (all free for Curtin Students). These software programs only works on a PC, but is possible for use on a Mac (with modifications and a small cost to students) All details are provided throughout the unit and your tutor will assist you with this during the subject.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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