BIM: Management, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Rights for IPD

General Information

This subject provides an exploration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) principles, advanced management practices, and the integration of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) within BIM and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) environments. Covering key aspects such as model federation, BIM execution plans, ISO 19650 standards, and BIM for asset and facilities management, students will develop the skills necessary to manage BIM processes throughout the project lifecycle, from design to construction and operations. The subject also emphasizes emerging technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and digital twins, while offering a thorough understanding of intellectual property rights in BIM contexts, focusing on data security, ownership, and legal protection strategies for BIM and IPD projects. Through practical exercises, case studies, and collaborative seminars, students will apply their learning to real-world scenarios, ensuring they are prepared to lead BIM initiatives in complex construction projects.

At the completion of this subject, students will have a solid foundation in BIM concepts, an understanding of how BIM influences project delivery, and an appreciation of its role in improving efficiency, reducing waste, and fostering collaboration in the construction industry.

  • Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
    Subject code: SDCM72-001
    Subject title: BIM: Management, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Rights for IPD
    Subject level: Postgraduate
    Semester/Year: January 2026
    Credit points: 20.000
  • Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable
    Delivery mode: Online
    Workload items:
    • Seminar: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Seminar
    • Self-Directed Activity: x12 (Total hours: 48) - Asynchronus learning activities
    • Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 168) - Recommended study hours
    Attendance and learning activities: As successful completion of this subject is heavily dependent on participation during all scheduled sessions, attendance will be monitored. Most sessions build on the content of the previous one. It is difficult for a student to recover the information if a session is missed. It is the responsibility of the student to view the recordings of the synchronous sessions in order to catch up on any content missed and to complete set work outside class. In addition to synchronous and asynchronous sessions, students should plan to spend a minimum of 164 hours undertaking preparation/out of class work/personal study for this subject. This is intended as a general guide only for workload planning and more time may be required depending on factors such as the familiarity of the content. Please note: When you participate in the online sessions, always choose a private quiet place, with reliable internet and working microphone and camera, as you will use them regularly for class participation and activities.
  • Prescribed resources:

    No Prescribed resources.

    After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.
    iLearn@Bond & Email:

    iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.

    Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.

    To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
    Class recordings:

    The primary workload items for this subject will be recorded for the purpose of revision.

    These recordings are not a substitute for attending classes. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions as there may be instances where a session is not recorded due to the presence of a guest speaker, the inclusion of sensitive or protected content, or technical issues. Students are advised not to rely solely on these recordings for revision.

    See the Recording policy for further details.
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
Subject code: SDCM72-001
Subject title: BIM: Management, Innovation, and Intellectual Property Rights for IPD
Subject level: Postgraduate
Semester/Year: January 2026
Credit points: 20.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.

At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of core BIM concepts and technologies, including OpenBIM principles, the buildingSMART framework, and the application of relevant standards for managing digital information throughout the project lifecycle.
  2. Develop and apply strategies for managing BIM processes, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange for optimised project execution and delivery.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the integration of emerging technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, digital twins, and real-time visualization tools into BIM workflows, enhancing project coordination, client engagement, and project decision-making.
  4. Manage Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and data security in BIM environments, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and standards for information management, and promoting secure data sharing and collaboration.
  5. Apply construction process reengineering and optimisation techniques within BIM workflows to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and streamline project delivery, in alignment with industry best practice.
  6. Synthesize and apply BIM knowledge to real-world scenarios, using appropriate standards, frameworks and information management systems to address complex project challenges, ensuring effective collaboration and successful project outcomes.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed AI category
    Student Engagement Assessment based on a combination of problem based learning activities and engagement in synchronous learning sessions. 20.00% Progressive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Computer-aided Test (Open) Progressive assessment conducted through the asynchronous component of the subject. Includes all relevant tests and quiz's through the progress of the self-directed learning components. 40.00% Ongoing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Computer-Aided Examination (Open) EOS Examination 40.00% Non-Standard Examination Period 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

    AI Categories

    • Ai Prohibited: Learning to develop AI-free knowledge and skills.

    • Ai Supported: Learning with the help of AI as directed.

    • Ai Focussed: Learning AI expertise and mastery as directed.

    Refer to the assessment task sheet for specific AI instructions and review the Bond University Gen-AI Guide.

    Pass requirement

    NIL

  • Assessment criteria

    Pass Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed AI category
Student Engagement Assessment based on a combination of problem based learning activities and engagement in synchronous learning sessions. 20.00% Progressive 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Computer-aided Test (Open) Progressive assessment conducted through the asynchronous component of the subject. Includes all relevant tests and quiz's through the progress of the self-directed learning components. 40.00% Ongoing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Computer-Aided Examination (Open) EOS Examination 40.00% Non-Standard Examination Period 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

AI Categories

  • Ai Prohibited: Learning to develop AI-free knowledge and skills.

  • Ai Supported: Learning with the help of AI as directed.

  • Ai Focussed: Learning AI expertise and mastery as directed.

Refer to the assessment task sheet for specific AI instructions and review the Bond University Gen-AI Guide.

Pass requirement

NIL

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.

Academic Integrity

Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.

Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.

If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.

Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).

As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.

For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.

Subject curriculum

Approved on: Oct 25, 2025. Edition: 1.3
Last updated: Jan 12, 2026