Building, Technology & Innovation PG (11987.1)

This unit provides an in-depth understanding of the major concepts, theories and practices in the Australian construction designs where building technology is integrated with the innovative design process. Building codes, standards and regulations will be discussed to provide students with deep knowledge and practice of building technology and methods and their engineering and innovation aspects. The unit will further examine how BIM and building technology are applied and adapted to explore the innovation and construction change process.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate a range of building codes, technology and practices;
2. Develop skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to apply construction designs in Australian building context;
3. Analyze and appraise building surveying, regulation and inspection methods; and
4. Apply complex models of construction design, engineering and innovation for positive industry change.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.