Computer Hardware and Software Requirements
Updated December 2025
Hardware Requirements
Students in the School of Building Construction use graphically intensive applications to complete major-specific assignments, in addition to Microsoft Office for other coursework. Given these demands, the following computer specifications are required:
| Specifications | Minimum | Recommended |
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows 11 |
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| Hard Disk | 512GB (at least 300 GB free space) | 1 TB, Solid State Drive |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
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| Display Resolution | 1600 x 1050 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Connectivity | Built-in Ethernet and Wireless | |
| Other accessories | Mouse with a scroll wheel | Integrated camera, external monitor, printer |
| Warranty | 3 years onsite with accidental coverage | 4 years onsite with accidental coverage |
Software Requirements
Microsoft Office 365
Purpose: Office suite for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Link: www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office
Educational Pricing: Free for students with a valid school email address.
Microsoft Office 365 Training Center: support.office.com/en-us/learning
Revit
Purpose: Building Information Modeling (BIM), rendering, simulation software.
Link: www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit (class instructor will guide you through the download & installation process)
Educational Pricing: Free for students and educators.
Autodesk Learning Hub: www.autodesk.com/learning
Bluebeam
Purpose: Tool for reading and marking up drawings, performing quantity takeoff.
Link: www.academic.bluebeam.com
Educational Pricing: Free for students and educators.
Bluebeam Learning Center: www.bluebeam.com/resources/learning-center/
MS Project
Purpose: Scheduling software.
Link: azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools (must access with GT account)
Educational Pricing: Free for students and educators.
Instructions for access will be provided in classes that utilize MS Project.
Navisworks Manage
Purpose: Project coordination, 4D simulation, quantity take-off.
Link: www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featured&filters=individual,aec-products (class instructor will guide you through the download & installation process)
Educational Pricing: Free for students and educators.