Digital Construction Software and Systems

📋 Course Outline

1. Software in Construction
2. Types of Software
3. System Software Functions
4. Application Software Roles
5. Construction Industry Software
6. Architectural Design Software
7. Structural Design Software
8. Quantity Surveying Software
9. Construction Management Software
10. Geographic Information Systems

📖 1. Software in Construction

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

Construction Software (source: Department of Building, University of Lagos, 2023): A collection of programs, processes, and information used to perform tasks related to building or infrastructure construction, aimed at increasing productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness.

AutoCAD (source: Department of Building, University of Lagos, 2023): A commercial CAD and drafting software developed by Autodesk, used for creating blueprints and technical drawings in 2D and 3D for various construction applications.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) (source: Department of Building, University of Lagos, 2023): A digital representation process that integrates all aspects of a building’s design, construction, and management into a shared model, exemplified by software like Revit and ARCHICAD.

Revit (source: Department of Building, University of Lagos, 2023): An Autodesk BIM software that enables architects, engineers, and contractors to design, analyze, and document building projects in 3D, with real-time updates across all views, supporting 4D BIM capabilities.