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CIV6899 · Infrastructure information management
2026 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 6Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to describe and apply innovative technologies and tools in the planning, construction and operation of infrastructure projects. You will learn the state-of-the-practice and latest research advancement in a range of technologies, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), laser scanning, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), and Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR). At the end of this unit, you will be able to identify legitimate innovation and recognise it for the value it offers to the infrastructure sector.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Suzhou (SEU) | Term 3 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quizzes | Quiz / Test | 20% | — |
| 2 | Project 1 | Project | 15% | — |
| 3 | Project 2 | Project | 25% | — |
| 4 | Final report | Written | 40% | — |
Continuous assessment: 100% Final grades: PGO (pass grade only) or NGO (fail)
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prohibitions
- CIV5899 — Infrastructure information management
Learning outcomes
- Describe what innovation is and why innovation is important to the construction industry.
- Demonstrate an understanding of recent successful innovations in building and infrastructure sectors.
- Reflect on the enablers and barriers to innovation adoption from the perspectives of government, client, leadership and employee.
- Assess the benefits and limitations of innovative technologies and tools, such as BIM, laser scanning, UAS and VR/AR.
- Demonstrate the application of BIM tools and the BIM workflow for planning, construction and operation tasks in infrastructure projects.
- Critically reflect on professional practices to assess the pros and cons of technological innovations.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Practical activities | 24 hours |
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