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95777 - GIS and BIM Laboratory P

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Emanuele Mandanici
                    
                        Credits:
                        12
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Moduli:
                        
                            Emanuele Mandanici
                            (Modulo 1)
                        
                            Domenico Simone Roggio
                            (Modulo 2)
                        
                        Teaching Mode:
                        In-person learning (entirely or partially)
                        
                                    In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); 
                                
                                    In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
                                
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Techniques and Management for Construction and Land (cod. 6115)

                                        Course Timetable
                                    
from Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026

                                        Course Timetable
                                    
from Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide the fundamental skills to manage, analyse and integrate geospatial data from different sources and at different scales, within a Geographic Information System (GIS). Students will be aware of the potentials and limitations of GIS systems for updating numerical cartography, generating thematic maps and supporting decision-making systems in the field of land management and urban planning. Students will also learn the approach to BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology and digital process management, deepening the essential standards and national regulations in force. Through practical exercises and the use of BIM-oriented software (e.g. Autodesk Revit), they will be able to develop and manage a pilot BIM model and generate the design documents.

Course contents

The following topics are discussed in the course.

Module 1

Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for the management of spatial data.
Vector and raster dataset models.
Main operators for spatial analysis.
Georeferencing of digital maps by GIS software: algorithms and strategies.
Use of digital terrain models (DTM) in GIS applications.
Cadastral data management.

Module 2

Introduction to BIM methodology and relevant regulations.
BIM applications in the built environment (HBIM).
Basic usage of dedicated software.
Modeling of architectural and structural elements.
Production and extraction of project documents.
BIM-GIS applications and data interoperability.

Readings/Bibliography

Migliaccio, F., Carrion, D., 2019. Sistemi Informativi Territoriali. Principi e applicazioni. UTET Università Editore. ISBN: 9788860086075.

Di Giuda, G.M., Villa, V., Eastman, C., Teicholz, P., Sacks, R., Liston, K., 2016. Il BIM: guida completa al building information modeling, Hoepli, ISBN:9788820367053.

Teaching methods

The lectures will be supplemented with many practical exercises in class to process spatial data using specific GIS and BIM software packages.

Assessment methods

The final examination consists of practical exercises on selected case studies and an oral discussion.

Teaching tools

Slides or multimedia tools are used for the lectures. Open-source or educational software is provided.

The Virtuale didactic platform is used.

Office hours

See the website of Emanuele Mandanici

See the website of Domenico Simone Roggio

SDGs

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.