ABB124 Integrated Construction

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal

Overview

This is a foundation unit integrating residential/small commercial construction processes in a collaborative digital environment by utilising building information modelling and related technology. The ability to use building information modelling and related technology in construction processes in a collaborative digital environment involving a project team from different disciplines is important to work in the industry. This unit prepares you for Building Services and other units.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Apply discipline knowledge, creativity, and research skills relevant to residential/small commercial construction such as site survey, design, scheduling and cost planning in the digital environment.
2. Apply strategic understanding of building information modelling within the construction industry.
3. Work as part of a team and display leadership and initiative to prepare documents in a coordinated manner.
4. Communicate to professional standards by applying relevant written and numerical skills.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit relies extensively on problem-based and collaborative learning as well as student initiated private study.

Your participation in the unit will include:
• Synchronous and asynchronous lectures to introduce each component of the work and the general approach to apply.
• Engagement in a practical that provides opportunities for you to utilise digital technology and engage in collaborative activities with peers, tutors and lecturers. In the practical, you will also develop your teamwork, leadership and coordination skills.
• Independent research and review to consolidate your knowledge and practice the skills covered in the lecture and practical.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Generic feedback is provided in lectures and via QUT Canvas. Formative feedback will be provided in tutorial/workshops. Comments on summative assessment work are given in addition to criteria sheets.

Assessment

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: BIM models

Application of digital technology to produce BIM models to professional standard for residential/small commercial construction projects.

This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

Assessment: BIM applications

Application of digital technology to solve practical problems associated with residential/small commercial construction projects; for example activities relating to cost control and construction programming & scheduling.

This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

Assessment: Site surveying

Application of knowledge to produce a survey levelling skills exercise.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Costs

There are no additional costs or special requirements associate with this unit. 

Resources

Resource Materials

Reference book(s)

Useful Resources

1. Eastman, C. M., Teicholz, P. M., Sacks, R., & Lee, G. (2018). BIM handbook : a guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors (Third edition.). Wiley.
2. Eynon, J. (2016). Construction manager’s BIM handbook. John Wiley & Sons.
3. Hardin, B., & McCool, D. (2015). BIM and Construction Management : Proven Tools, Methods, and Workflows. (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
4. Wing, E. (2024). Revit 2024 for Architecture : No Experience Required (Third edition.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Other Resources

1. Allan Staines (2020) The Australian House Building Manual: Step by Step Guide to House Building, 9th Ed. Pinedale Press, Caloundra, QLD1. 
2. George Wilkie and Stuart Arden (2011), Building Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide for Owner-Builders, 3rd Revised Ed. New Holland Publishers Australia 
3. Rawlinsons Construction Cost Guide
4. Australian Cost Management Manual Volume 1

Software

Revit

Navisworks 

CostX 

Risk Assessment Statement

All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction

There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.

Course Learning Outcomes

AB01 Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)

1. Apply theoretical, practical and cultural knowledge and skills across a range of disciplines and specialist knowledge and skills in one built environment area.
   Relates to: BIM models , BIM applications, Site surveying
2. Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
   Relates to: BIM models , BIM applications, Site surveying
3. Communicate knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
   Relates to: BIM models , BIM applications, Site surveying
4. Plan, develop and complete research and other projects.
   Relates to: BIM models , BIM applications, Site surveying
5. Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples.
   Relates to: BIM models , BIM applications, Site surveying
6. Reflect on feedback and experience, and display professional and ethical judgment and initiative.
   Relates to: BIM models , BIM applications, Site surveying