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CEM-3154: Smart Construction

Description: Introduction to smart construction, definitions, principles and practices. Exploration of inefficiencies associated with the traditional approaches to construction. Intelligence requirements of the building lifecycle. Smart planning and contracting practices, and facilitating technologies. Smart design principles, techniques, technologies, strategies for involving down-stream stakeholders in the design of buildings for constructability and maintainability. Overview of digital infrastructure, types, selection and role in integrating the design and construction phases.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: BC-2114

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.76 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 66.82%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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