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Construction Management and Building Informatics

Construction Management and Building Informatics

The bachelor's programme is not open for enrolment from 2019

Currently enrolled students continue the programme as planned.

The Master’s programme in Construction Management and Building Informatics gives you insight into all phases of construction from early concepts to detailed design, construction management and operation & maintenance.
The programme covers topics including organisation, finance, project management, working environment, logistics, Building Information Management (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Virtual Reality (VR) and international standards like Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).

Programme

The ability to manage a construction project both in practice and digitally is critical in today's construction sector. In the Construction Management and Building Informatics programme you learn about construction and project management, organisation and ICT solutions in the construction industry. After the first semester, you select a specialisation in either Construction Management or Building Informatics.

The programme is targeted at students with a bachelor’s degree, such as constructing architects, and during the programme you write your projects in close collaboration with companies.

This is a fulltime study programme, which is characterised by problem based project work in groups. You will be working closely with other students most of the time, and you are required to be present at the university on a daily basis  and spend a vast majority of your day here.

The programme entitles you to the designation Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Construction Management and Building Informatics).

Cooperation with the industry

An important element in the Master’s programme is problem based projects in cooperation with the industry. Almost all student projects are carried out in cooperation with companies and knowledge organisations within the construction industry. Also, the programme is closely connected to development initiatives within the building sector. Many years of experience shows that problem based project work in cooperation with companies is fruitful for both parties; as a student you learn how to combine theory and practice, and the company gets valuable new input on both existing and future challenges.

Thus, the programme gives you both an academic and practical understanding of organisational and technical challenges in all phases of construction. As a graduate from Construction Management and Building Informatics, you are therefore well equipped to meet the demands of modern construction.

Specialisation in Construction Management

In the Construction Management specialisation, you learn about organisation, communication, collaboration and relationships, legal issues, finance, project management, working environment, geotechnics, risk management, quality assurance and logistics. You work with the interplay between project planning and execution, and with analysis and development of systems for management and quality assurance of production in relation to the construction sector.

Specialisation in Building Informatics

In the Building Informatics specialisation, you work with specification, design, implementation and evaluation of ICT solutions in the construction industry. You learn about the construction industry's business processes, information needs and communication analysis, and you gain in-depth knowledge of management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Among other topics, we will cover Building Information Management (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Virtual Reality (VR) and international standards as the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).

An english language programme

The Construction Management and Building Informatics programme is an English language programme, takes place in an international environment and is offered internationally. This means that you acquire strong language skills in addition to your academic competence. The international environment can also give you solid intercultural competence.

What is a Master of Science (MSC) in technology?

The title Master of Science (MSc) in Technology is awarded to graduates of technical programmes. Technical programmes are typically aimed at graduates who have a Bachelor’s background other than engineering.

Where the traditional engineering education consists of a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master's degree, a Master of Science (MSc) in Technology is a Master’s degree programme at the same academic level, but based on more varied academic student profiles.

A Master of Science (MSc) in Technology programme builds an academic framework on top of the knowledge students have acquired during their Bachelor’s programme. This means that as a student you acquire deeper and more specialised knowledge.

View the programme curriculum.

As a student at AAU you encounter...

Iris Enghis is a student is studying Management in the Building Industry.

“Education is the greatest asset one can posses” “The Danish Higher Education system has been known for years as a successful path in building a lifelong career. In this context, I graduated as a bachelor in Architectural Technology and Construction Management and continued in the Master’s programme in Management in the Building Industry. I can now rely on strong qualifications, and I feel prepared to meet the requirements I will be facing in the building industry. We have been prepared to become experts, and our career opportunities could be as contractors, suppliers or consultants within the building industry. Besides the knowledge from the courses, every semester we are engaged in project research in collaboration with well-recognised companies. This offers the possibility to have a realistic perspective and to apply the theory learned. Being a student in a quickly changing and developing environment like Denmark is an exciting ride that makes one strive constantly for continuous development." - Iris Enghis from Romania, studying Mangement in the Building Industry

Damir Kandic is a student at the Management in the Building Industry programme (Master of Science in Technology).

"I chose to study the Master’s programme in Management in the Building Industry due to its professional content" "I was especially intrigued by the economical, organisational, legal, and managerial aspects. Moreover, the emphasis on collaboration with the industry appealed to me. I'm glad that I chose this specific education programme as it has provided me with a profound insight into the construction industry and an ability to rise to its challenges. In addition, the problem-based poject work in collaboration with various companies has been both rewarding and motivating for me." - Damir Kandic is a student at the Management in the Building Industry.

Academic content

In the first, second and third semesters, you use half of your study time on courses and the other half on project work in self-selected groups. You then conclude your Master's programme with your Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.

Specialisation in Construction Management

In the Construction Management specialisation, you learn about organisation, communication, collaboration and relationships, legal issues, finance, project management, working environment, geotechnics, risk management, quality assurance and logistics. You work with the interplay between project planning and execution, and with analysis and development of systems for management and quality assurance of production in relation to the construction sector.

With a specialisation in Construction Management you gain insight into all phases of construction: from concept to project planning, construction, administration, operation, maintenance and repurposing. In addition to purely technical subject areas, the programme covers areas such as organisation, communication, collaboration, finance, project management, work environment, logistics and information technology. Thus, the focus is on the construction project as a whole as well as the construction business.

Specialisation in Building Informatics

In the Building Informatics specialisation, you work with specification, design, implementation and evaluation of ICT solutions in the construction industry. You learn about the construction industry's business processes, information needs and communication analysis, and you gain in-depth knowledge of management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Among other topics, we will cover Building Information Management (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Virtual Reality (VR) and international standards as the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC).

Job and career 

Specialisation in Construction Management

With the the specialisation in Construction Management, you can be employed by consulting companies, architectural firms, consulting engineers, contracting companies, construction companies and materials suppliers. Here you can solve a variety of tasks such as

  • Project manager for major constructions
  • Consulting in the construction industry
  • Planning and management of construction companies

Specialisation in Building Informatics

With a specialisation in Building Informatics, you can contribute to added value of ICT systems in the construction industry by bridging the gap between software developers, system suppliers and end users of IT systems. You will be highly qualified to take part in decisions regarding development, purchase and implementation of information systems for the construction industry from operational to strategic level.

Candidates with the specialisation in Building Informatics are employed in many different areas of the construction industry:

  • Consulting engineers and architects with BIM coordination and management
  • Contractors with VDC model coordination, quantity management and 4D models
  • Building owners and Operation & Maintenance organisations
  • Software developpers and suppliers with system development and support

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