This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement new technologies to support building design practices. It includes using technology to enhance collaboration of different professionals during the life cycle management of a building (planning through to maintenance stages) and its services. It requires managing the application of new technologies such as building information modelling (BIM) and technologies to support three-dimensional (3-D) modelling and visualisation in building design.

This unit is suitable for experienced building designers who apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and highly specialised skills to manage building design projects with autonomy and judgement and to deal with sometimes complex and unpredictable contingencies.

This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in building design in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.