General introduction to the subject and field of Construction Informatics:
The Construction Informatics program began training in 1991, under the management of the Informatics Department, which is part of the Faculty of Bridges and Roads. The first cohort was K36.
In 2001, the Faculty of Information Technology was established. According to Decision No. 497/2001/QD-TCCB, the Department of Informatics was split into two new departments: Software Technology and Systems Engineering. During this period, the Department of Software Technology continued to be responsible for training in the field of Construction Informatics.
On January 10, 2005, according to Decision No. 10/2005/QD-TCCB of the Rector of the University of Civil Engineering, the Department of Construction Informatics was officially established. The founding members included: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Truong Son, Assoc. Prof. Eng. Le Trong Hoa, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Tang Kiem, Assoc. Prof. Eng. Nguyen Ngoc Chau, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Chinh Nhan, Assoc. Prof. Eng. Nguyen Phu Quang, and Assoc. Prof. Tran Anh Binh.
From this point onwards, the Department of Construction Informatics will be directly responsible for training in the Construction Informatics field.
To date, more than 1300 Construction Informatics engineers have graduated, contributing a highly qualified workforce to the fields of design, project management, application programming, model simulation, and IT applications in construction.
In recent years, the training program for Construction Informatics has been continuously updated to keep pace with new technological trends, aiming to meet the increasingly diverse needs of the modern construction market.
In addition to maintaining and enhancing a solid foundation of professional knowledge in construction , preparing students to participate in the design of civil and industrial construction projects , the program also focuses on developing advanced technological skills, including:
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) : Helps students master modeling technology and manage information synchronously throughout the entire building lifecycle – from design and construction to operation.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics : Applications in design optimization, structural and load forecasting, schedule management, construction quality control, and the development of smart city solutions.
In addition, students are equipped with programming skills, application software development, numerical simulation, technical information systems management, and soft skills in communication, teamwork, and critical thinking – creating a solid foundation for career development in a multidisciplinary, modern, and globalized work environment.
Specializations:
1. Information Technology for Civil and Industrial Construction
2. Construction Informatics for Bridges
3. Informatics in Road Construction
4. Informatics in Hydraulic Engineering
Courses taught by the department:
1 | Application software |
2 | CAD Special Topic |
3 | This module introduces the field of Civil Engineering. |
4 | BIM technology and applications |
5 | Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology and applications. |
6 | Advanced Project on BIM Technology and Application |
7 | BIM Implementation Plan Project |
8 | Project: Application Programming in Construction |
9 | Computer graphics |
10 | BIM Implementation Plan |
11 | Structural analysis programming |
12 | Application programming in BIM |
13 | Application programming in construction |
14 | Modeling and simulation of building materials |
Programming languages | |
16 | Artificial intelligence in construction |
17 | BIM application in steel construction |
18 | Application of information technology in construction |
19 | Trends in the application of information technology in construction. |
Department leaders throughout the years:
Period | Department Head | |
Head of Department | Deputy Head of Department | |
2005-2009 | Lecturer, M.Sc. Vu Truong Son | Lecturer/Engineer Le Trong Hoa; |
2009 - February 2012 | Lecturer/Engineer Le Trong Hoa; | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Diep Thuy |
| 3/2012 - 3/2015 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Anh Binh | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Diep Thuy |
| April 2015 - August 2018 | Lecturer, M.Sc. Vu Truong Son | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Quoc Hoang |
August 2018 - 2019 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Diep Thuy | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Quoc Hoang |
2019-present | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Diep Thuy | Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Nhu |
List of current officials:
Lecturer, M.Sc. Vu Truong Son Lecturer, (Former Head of Department, Former Dean, Former Party Committee Member) Email: sonvt@huce.edu.vn |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Anh Binh Lecturer, (Former Head of the IT Department) ( Former Secretary of the Party Branch of the Faculty of Information Technology, Former Head of the Department of Construction Informatics) Director of the Institute of Construction Informatics Email: binhta@huce.edu.vn |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Diep Thuy |
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hai Nhu |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Quoc Hoang |
Lecturer, Dr. Nguyen Manh Tuan Email: tuannm@huce.edu.vn |
Lecturer, M.Sc. Pham Van Hoan Email: hoanpv@huce.edu.vn |
Lecturer, M.Sc. Tran Tien Dat Email: dattt@huce.edu.vn |
Lecturer, M.Sc. Nguyen Van Hai Email: hainv@huce.edu.vn |
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