Course detail

Information Technology in Construction

FAST-BUA022-AAcad. year: 2026/2027

Not applicable.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Josef Plášek, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Computer Aided Engineering and Computer Science (AIU)

Offered to foreign students

Of all faculties

Entry knowledge

Not applicable.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

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)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPA-SIS Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Plášek, Ph.D.

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 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Plášek, Ph.D.