Course Details

Information Technology in Construction

Academic Year 2026/27

BUA022-A course is part of 1 study plan

​ BPA-SIS Winter Semester 1st year

Credits

2 credits

Language of instruction

English

Semester

winter

Course Guarantor

doc. Mgr. Tomáš Apeltauer, Ph.D.

Institute

Institute of Computer Aided Engineering and Computer Science

Forms and criteria of assessment

course-unit credit

Aims

Professional knowledge
  • Extension of information technology (ICT) knowledge in relation to the construction industry, basic overview of digital tools, critical thinking in the use of digital tools, basic data handling.
Professional skills
  • Practical use of digital tools in studies and engineering practice for writing texts, creating knowledge management, working with data in a spreadsheet, basic principles of using AI, creating 2D drawings, working with graphics and photo documentation.
Competence
  • The student will be able to effectively use ICT capabilities in the construction industry.

Basic Literature

EASTMAN, Charles M. BIM handbook: A guide to building information modeling for owners, managers, designers, engineers and contractors. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2011. ISBN 978-0-470-54137-1. (en)

Offered to foreign students

To offer to students of all faculties

Course on BUT site

https://www.vut.cz/en/students/courses/detail/299083

Exercise

13 weeks, 2 hours/week, compulsory

Syllabus

  1. Introduction and information
  2. Notes and Information
  3. Writing
  4. Spreadsheets
  5. Spreadsheets and working with data
  6. Spreadsheets and automation
  7. AI
  8. CAD: Principles and Coordination
  9. CAD: Reporting and Parameterization
  10. CAD: Transmission and Communication
  11. Graphics
  12. Photos
  13. Presentations

Self-study

26 weeks, 1 hours/week