3.00

• Computer skills

• Communication skills

• Distinguish suitable computer hardware and software applications for use in the construction industry.

• Demonstrate skills on software application to accomplish the assigned task.

• Demonstrate the ability to listen and to respect individual needs and rights

1) Overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Construction Industry

ICT technology

The project teams

The built environment

Revolution of computing (Role of ICT in Industry Revolution (IR))

The impact of ICT in construction industry

2) Computer Application in Construction

Overview of application software for construction

Computers in building design (i.e.: Computer aided design and visualisation)

Computers in construction tendering

Computers in project management (i.e.: Project planning, scheduling and site management)

Computers in building operation (i.e.: smart building)

3) Software / Applications and Devices

Interactive presentation software

Database management

Statistical analysis, costing and budgeting, etc.

Project management software

Construction devices (i.e.: Virtual reality, 3D print, drones, etc.)

Any appropriate ICT applications/software and devices used for construction projects

4) Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)

BIM overview

BIM related software (i.e.: Autodesk Revit, etc.)

Application of Virtual Construction and Modeling

5) Cloud Computing in The Construction Industry

Trends (delivery, sustainability, collaboration, digitalisation, safety, data security)

IoT (Internet of Things) technology

Collaboration and networking tools

6) Big Data in The Construction Industry

The roles, opportunities, challenges, and future trends

7) ICT and Society: Issues, Opportunities, and Challenges

Employment and productivity

• Privacy

• Security

• Ethics

Continuous Assessment : 100 %

• Group Project - 40 %

• Individual Project - 20 %

• Simulation Evaluation - 20 %

• Test - 20 %

Final Assessment : %