Virtual Design and Construction

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major

Virtual Design and Construction

Virtual Design and Construction
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Build Tomorrow Before It's Built.

Are you passionate about the construction industry and eager to lead its digital transformation? Purdue University's Virtual Design and Construction major is the nation's first bachelor's degree dedicated to preparing the next generation of digital builders. Through a dynamic, hands-on curriculum, you'll gain the technical expertise and real-world experience needed to shape the future of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

Along the way, you'll gain experience with the innovative tools and technologies transforming today's construction industry. You'll:

  • Design buildings and infrastructure before they are built
  • Coordinate billion-dollar projects in virtual environments
  • Fly drones
  • Capture reality with laser scanners
  • Create digital twins
  • Use artificial intelligence to solve construction problems
  • Build safer, smarter, faster, and more sustainable infrastructure

Why Choose Purdue's Virtual Design and Construction Major? 

  • Innovative Curriculum: Our courses cover a wide range of topics, from construction graphics and modeling to advanced BIM applications and project management. 

  • Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience through labs, projects, and real-world applications. 

  • Industry Connections: Benefit from Purdue's strong ties with leading construction and engineering firms. 

  • Career Opportunities: Explore diverse career paths in BIM coordination, project management, construction technology, and more. 

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Program Details

Degree Type
Undergraduate Major
School/Department Offering this degree
Bowen School of Construction
Location of Degree
West Lafayette

Potential Employers

General Contractors

Bowen Engineering
Holder Construction
Jacobs
JE Dunn Construction
Pepper Construction

Mechanical

The Hill Group
Southland Industries
TDIndustries
Murphy Company
EMCOR Group

Electrical

Gaylor Construction
Rosendin Electric
M.C. Dean
Faith Technologies
Power Design

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Where You'll Learn

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Course Highlights
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Introduction To Construction Graphics

Study of graphic solutions to problems conditioned by traditional and emerging construction document standards. Construction document creation is based on current architectural engineering and construction (AEC) standards with a focus on residential settings. Introductory 2D documentation will progress into 3D modeling techniques.

Modeling For BIM

This is an introduction to the materials and processes used when generating 3D modeled solutions to construction problems using traditional and emerging construction documentation standards. Construction documents are created based on current Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) standards with a focus on residential settings - introduction sketching into 2D documentation that will progress into 3D modeling.

Building Information Modeling For Commercial Construction

The study of commercial jobsite planning and coordination. Trade coordination, visualization, and communication are emphasized. Activities include collision detection reports, construction animations, and professional presentations.

Academic Opportunities

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Study Abroad

All students in the Purdue Polytechnic can choose to gain an enriched perspective of the global marketplace through a multitude of global experiences that both interest and benefit the student.

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Minors

Purdue Polytechnic offers minors that provide unique opportunities to expand your knowledge, broaden your experience and prepare you for success after your time at Purdue.

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Student Organizations

Student activities and organizations are a great way to immerse yourself in your chosen path of study. Choose from a variety of interests within the college organizations or university-level programs.

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