Revit and Building Information Modelling unit (ENG406)

Hobart

Introduction

In recent years, BIM has become the top priority for the construction industry as it is becoming a mandatory requirement for more and more projects. This unit is aimed at teaching the basic principles of BIM and the introduction of one of the most popular BIM tools – REVIT. Sessions will be run mainly in the PC lab. Students will learn about three core BIM areas: introduction to BIM and Revit, application of BIM in structural design and architecture and application of BIM in building services design. Given the importance of BIM in the construction industry, this unit is of extreme value not only to civil engineering students and architecture students, but also all other engineering students who may be involved in building services (mechanical and electrical engineering students).

Summary

Unit name	Revit and Building Information Modelling
Unit code	ENG406
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Associate Professor Damien Holloway
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Interpret a BIM-enabled project of a basic building and/or structure for stakeholders from different disciplines
• Design structural and architectural components of buildings and structures using BIM tools (Revit)
• Design mechanical and electrical building services using BIM tools (Revit)

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG200 Engineering Design and ENG222 Structural Mechanics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 Hour Lectorial (Weekly) 2 Hour Tutorial (Weekly)
Assessment	Group Presentation (20%)|Design Project 1 (Structure) (35%)|Design Project 2 (Structure and Building Services) (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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