Principles of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Process

3 units

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is the use of multidisciplinary performance assessing models of the design/construct/own-operate process to support a variety of objectives. Intended for students who wish to explore the optimization potential of the VDC process, this course investigates VDC as managers/leaders in the Built Environment. The course focuses on developing models of integrating all perspectives: Design (architects/engineers/consultants), Construction (managers, contractors, sub-contractors), Business (develop, own, operate) to overcome the technological and institutional changes and challenges of implementing VDC. Students will develop and implement fair-minded critical thinking problem solving techniques to advance contemporary decisions to improve virtual collaboration while reducing fragmentation and interoperability.