MG 7050 - Construction Data and Information Management

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
A comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of information systems and data communication within the construction industry; data transmissions and network-based technologies employed in the design, implementation, and management of construction communication networks; advanced computer and information systems applied in the construction industry; network systems; voice recognition; bar coding/other ID systems; imaging; independent projects; research. (prereq: none)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

To teach students about the increased importance of data and information management techniques in construction management practices and the basic concepts and theories concerning the use of information technology
To provide students the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate alternative approaches for using information technology for construction management
To provide students with a hands-on experience in the use of a well-known and widely used information technologies

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Interoperability
IT for Construction
IT for Facility Management
Building Information Modeling
Integrated Project Delivery

Coordinator
Steven Bialek

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MG 7050 - Construction Data and Information Management