CONST 400 Virtual Construction Modeling (5 credits)

1. Compare and contrast typical BIM software to determine which might be best for a firm, project or task.
2. Demonstrate to clients, peers and partners how the virtual tools and platforms alter or affect the project development lifecycle.
3. Analyze the impacts the virtual tools and platforms have on design and constructability.
4. Explain consistent factors influencing BIM Return on Investment (ROI) at the project and the company levels.
5. Analyze the risk, benefits and legal implication associated with BIM.
6. Analyze intellectual property rights and licensing issues related to BIM use.
7. Apply a BIM Execution Plan in the context of a construction project.

• Analysis and Problem Solving: Analyze projects through the application of mathematics, logic, and technology to solve problems in construction documents; materials and methods; estimating; budgets; and scheduling.
• Planning and Organization: Research, implement, and evaluate construction processes using project planning methods and tools.

Core Ability

• Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.