CIV5899 Infrastructure information management
Faculty of Engineering
CIV5899 Infrastructure information management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review CIV5899.
Requisites
Before CIV5899
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CIV5899
No unit lists CIV5899 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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 in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test20%
- Project 1Project15%
- Project 2Project25%
- Final reportWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
describe what innovation is and why innovation is important to the construction industry
- 2
demonstrate an understanding of recent successful innovations in building and infrastructure sectors
- 3
reflect on the enablers and barriers to innovation adoption from the perspectives of government, client, leadership and employee
- 4
assess the benefits and limitations of innovative technologies and tools, such as BIM, laser scanning, UAS and VR/AR
- 5
demonstrate the application of BIM tools and the BIM workflow for planning, construction and operation tasks in infrastructure projects
- 6
critically reflect on professional practices to assess the pros and cons of technological innovations.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
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.
Practical problem-driven tasks in classes and assessments.
Discussions on reading materials and emerging topics.
Collaborative teamwork in classes and assessments.
Industry guest lectures on best practices.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Rafael Sacks, Chuck Eastman, Ghang Lee, Paul Teicholz, BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers, 3rd Edition ISBN: 78-1-119-28753-7
Eric Wing, Autodesk Revit 2020 for Architecture: No Experience Required, ISBN: 978-1-119-56008-1
Technology resources
You should regularly check the Moodle site for this unit for updates and information related to this unit. You should have access to a Windows computer as some programs you will be using in this unit can only be installed and run on a Windows operating system.
Where it fits
CIV5899 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nan Ye
- Dr Yihai Fang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nan Ye
- Dr Yihai Fang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV5899?
CIV5899 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CIV5899 offered?
In 2026, CIV5899 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is CIV5899?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV5899 have an exam?
No. CIV5899 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CIV5899?
CIV5899 is part of Civil engineering.