Digital Design and Construction: fundamentals

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ENGC 1010
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Course ID
206461
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide students a detailed understanding of information to be managed across the lifecycle of building and civil projects, both traditionally and with digital approach. The course will provide students basic understanding of Digital Construction, including Building Information Modelling, and illustrate the workflow in projects using a Digital Construction approach.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the diverse information generated across various lifecycle stages of building projects, the traditional approach of managing the information, and the associated challenges
  • Describe the common structure of buildings, including structural and non-structural components
  • Explain the concepts and knowledge domains of Building Information Modelling
  • Understand and develop BIM model for low rise building

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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