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CIVL8206 – Collaborative Construction Technology and Innovation 

2025 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor and Lecturer
Sorn Vimonsatit
sorn.vimonsatit@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
44WTR-103
Wednesday 3 - 5 pm.
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
30 CP at 6000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

Collaborative construction is a process for project development where all parties in the Project team work together to plan, design, and execute construction projects. The aim of collaborative construction technology and innovation is to provide innovative solutions, enhance communication, streamline processes, and improve overall project outcomes. This Unit will address some of the current technology and innovation trends for effective collaboration in all stages of the construction project development, including, planning, designing, construction, operation, and sustainable solutions for end-of-life phases. Students will explore technologies and innovations in project management tools, collaboration platforms, Building Information Modelling (BIM), Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing, Mobile Apps, and the Internet of Things.

Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Sustainable Cities and Communities

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

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

  • ULO1: Apply collaborative construction technology tools and techniques for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for construction projects. 
  • ULO2: Create a comprehensive project plan using collaborative construction technology
  • ULO3: Demonstrate capacity to operate and implement processes for collaborative construction effectively and efficiently to reach project goals
  • ULO4: Demonstrate capacity to innovate approaches to collaborative construction
  • ULO5: Proficiently and professionally communicate to deliver a concise and persuasive presentation to audience 

General Assessment Information

Requirements to Pass this Unit

To pass this unit you must:

  • Achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% of the total Unit's mark, and

  • Participate in and undertake all activities for a minimum of 9 of the 12 weeks of the Unit Schedule,

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Special Topic Presentation 30% No Week 11
Portfolio 20% No Week 13
Project Report 50% No Week 12

Special Topic Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%

 

Presentation of the Special Topic Outcomes

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply collaborative construction technology tools and techniques for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for construction projects. 
  • Demonstrate capacity to innovate approaches to collaborative construction
  • Proficiently and professionally communicate to deliver a concise and persuasive presentation to audience 

Portfolio

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%

 

To document learning, reflection, skill development, and achievements based on the learning activities.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply collaborative construction technology tools and techniques for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for construction projects. 
  • Create a comprehensive project plan using collaborative construction technology
  • Demonstrate capacity to operate and implement processes for collaborative construction effectively and efficiently to reach project goals
  • Demonstrate capacity to innovate approaches to collaborative construction
  • Proficiently and professionally communicate to deliver a concise and persuasive presentation to audience 

Project Report

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 60 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 50%

 

Produce a project development plan using a collaborative construction approach

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply collaborative construction technology tools and techniques for developing innovative and sustainable solutions for construction projects. 
  • Create a comprehensive project plan using collaborative construction technology
  • Demonstrate capacity to operate and implement processes for collaborative construction effectively and efficiently to reach project goals
  • Demonstrate capacity to innovate approaches to collaborative construction
  • Proficiently and professionally communicate to deliver a concise and persuasive presentation to audience 

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Workshops 3 hours per week, in-person,

Resources are provided in the Unit's iLearn and in the Workshop classes. 

Unit Schedule

Refer to the Unit's iLearn for the weekly schedule of the Unit.

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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

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Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency

EA Competency Standard

Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

 

1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

ULO1

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

ULO1, ULO3

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

ULO1, ULO4

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, and accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

ULO2, ULO4

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

ULO3

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

ULO3, ULO4

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

ULO3, ULO4

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

ULO4

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

ULO5

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

ULO5

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

ULO4, ULO5

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

ULO4, ULO5

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

ULO4, ULO5

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

ULO4, ULO5

Unit information based on version 2025.05 of the Handbook