Program Overview

Course Overview

The course ARBE3308 - Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a 3000-level undergraduate course offered by the School of Architecture and Built Environment, College of Engineering Science and Environment.

Course Description

This subject examines the practical application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies and processes for the development and delivery of construction projects. The role of the project manager, contractor, design team, and BIM Manager in the development and use of building information models is explored. This includes the effective management and control of information contained in discipline-specific 3D models. Students develop an in-depth understanding of BIM uses and BIM implementation. The subject also examines the issues and problems that are inhibiting the widespread application of BIM in the industry. Students are presented with the future development of BIM.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

• Principles of BIM
• Project delivery process and BIM
• BIM for different project stakeholders
• BIM return on investment
• BIM implementation - dimensions, levels of development, maturity levels, BIM tools, workforce development, BIM execution plan, role of the BIM manager
• BIM team
• BIM-based collaboration
• Legal aspects and risk management
• BIM mandates and mandate instruments
• BIM adoption - barriers, challenges, and initiatives

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify and categorise the principles of Building Information Modelling
2. Recognise the role of a BIM Manager relative to other construction stakeholders
3. Prepare a BIM implementation/execution plan
4. Apply BIM software tools to simulate the processes of design and construction

Availability

The course is available in Semester 1, with two delivery modes:

• FLX-ONL-SEM1: Flexible Online, located online
• MIX-CAL-SEM1: Blended Learning, located at Callaghan

Contact Hours

The course has the following contact hours:

• Lectorial: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks, face-to-face on campus
• Self-Directed Learning: 10 hours per week for 12 weeks, self-directed

Assessments

The course has the following assessments:

• BIM Principles Report: Written Assignment, 20% weighting, group work
• BIM Implementation Plan: Proposal/Plan, 40% weighting, individual work, compulsory requirement to obtain 50% to pass the course
• BIM Business Case: Proposal/Plan, 40% weighting, individual work

Additional Information

This course is available to be undertaken as an elective.

Course Details

• Study level: Undergraduate
• Course level: 3000-level
• Units: 10
• College: College of Engineering Science and Environment
• School: School of Architecture and Built Environment