Computer Requirements
Students in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction will need access to a computer that meets the school's minimum requirements to successfully complete coursework and take advantage of the school's resources. Below, you can find details about computer requirements and recommendations for both the Building Construction and the Construction Engineering and Management degree programs. It's worth noting these programs involve architectural and structural modeling of buildings, as well as 4D construction simulations using tools like Autodesk, Revit, and Navisworks, which require a Windows operating system.
| Specification | Minumum Requirement | Recommended |
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| Operating System (OS) | 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 | 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 11 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® i-Series i5, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5GHz or Higher | Intel® i-Series i7 AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 3GHz or Higher |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB or higher | 32 GB |
| Graphics (GPU) | DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4GB of video memory (Nvidia RTX 2000-4000 series) | DirectX 11 capable graphics card with Shader Model 5 and a minimum of 4GB of video memory (Nvidia RTX 2000-4000 series) |
| Storage |
512 GB | 1 TB |
| Peripherals | Mouse | Mouse and pen capability. In addition, the department recommends a printer, monitor, and a computer that supports digital inking |
| Webcam | Internal or external webcam | Internal or External Webcam |
| Wireless | See university requirements here | See university requirements here |
| Backup | Physical storage (external hard drive) | Cloud backup solution |
| Warranty | 3 years onsite with accidental coverage | 4 years onsite with accidental coverage |
| Software | Software Suite* + Building Construction Bundle *Students are required to purchase the Incoming Undergraduate Software Bundle through the Virginia Tech Software Service Center. More information can be found via the Virginia Tech Software Service Center. Please note that all BC students will be billed for the software bundle through Information Technology Acquisitions. The 5% VA sales tax will be added to all orders. |
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College of Engineering Computer Requirements , redirectConstruction Engineering and Management students will follow the College of Engineering's computer requirements. To learn more, please refer to the College of Engineering website here.