Computer and Software
Construction Management Majors
Construction Management students use AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks applications to complete course assignments for the major in addition to Microsoft Office applications for other class assignments. For this major, choosing a Microsoft Windows/PC Laptop with an intermediate to advanced configuration with additional memory will be the best choice. Purchasing a computer with an advanced configuration will accommodate the processing demands required of the software and the creative projects you will create as you advance through the program.
We have had some students who have had problems using split configurations on Macs and Chromebooks, they do not seem compatible with any programs we use, so we recommend staying away from both.
Interior Design Majors
Interior Design students use AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications to complete course assignments for the major in addition to Microsoft Office applications for other class assignments. For this major, choosing a Microsoft Windows/PC Laptop with an intermediate to advanced configuration with additional memory will be the best choice. Purchasing a computer with an advanced configuration will accommodate the processing demands required of the software and the creative projects you will create as you advance through the program.
Computer Requirements
Before making a computer purchase, review the system requirements for Auto desk Revit. For the best computing results, review the specifications for either Value: Balanced price and performance, OR Performance: Large, complex models. Do not select the first choice in the list for a Minimum: Entry-Level Configuration, as these specs will ultimately not have enough processing power to produce your course projects long-term.
A Windows-based computer is preferred over a Mac due to the requirements of the software used in the Construction Management program.
Minimum Specifications:
- 16GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Graphics card with 4GB or more of video memory
Preferred Specifications:
Software Requirements
You will use AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and Navisworks to complete course assignments.
Once you have a computer, create a personal Autodesk account. This action connects you to the Autodesk community. Next, go to the Autodesk Education Community, and then follow the directions for downloading the software as an enrolled student.
As an enrolled student, you can use Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus for no charge.
You will use
- Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (Free for BSU students)
- Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD (Free Educational version available)
- Lumion, Enscape, (Free Educational version available for course assignments)