Computer and Software

Construction Management Majors

Construction Management students use Autodesk, 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 Autodesk, 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.

Technicians within Hardware Repair are certified to provide students with convenient on-campus support for Lenovo Think-branded computers, Dell computers, and Apple computers. 

Minimum Specifications:

  • 16GB RAM
  • 512 GB SSD

Preferred Specifications:

  • 32GB RAM
  • 1TB SSD
Software Requirements

You will use AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Cloud applications 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 the Microsoft Suite, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUP, Lumion, and Enscape to complete projects and course assignments, BUT PLEASE wait to download software until it is needed.

As an enrolled student, you can get the following software for free (educational version) with subscription:

·      Adobe Creative Cloud

· Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD

·       Enscape

·      Lumion

·      Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus