Module Details

Module Code: INTR8031
Title: Project BIM+M
Long Title: Project BIM+M
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Development of the build environment continues to be executed within an increasingly complex context. Effective communication and collaboration between the increasing variety of specialist professions across the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector is crucial to successful development of a universally designed, sustainable and resilient built environment. Building Information Modelling (BIM) represents a panacea to the problematic silo-based traditional approach to AEC projects. It is widely accepted that BIM comprises three primary pillars, namely, people, process and technology. This module will adopt a project-based learning approach in facilitating learners in the exploration of the contribution of such pillars in supporting collaborative and effective realisation of AEC projects. Learners will collaboratively undertake a multi-disciplinary AEC project where research and learning are shared within the safe confines of a cooperative learning environment, free of the risks of financial, legal, or professional risks inherent of industry. Learners will be supported in such collaborative activity by developing intrapersonal skills (e.g reflection), interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, team work), and leveraging the latest digital technologies in accordance with industry best practice processes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the skills required for team members in effectively executing multidisciplinary AEC projects.
LO2 Develop the Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) for a proposed building or element of infrastructure.
LO3 Develop a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and subsequent Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) in response to an EIR.
LO4 In accordance with industry BIM standards and project specific BEP, apply appropriate information authoring,modelling and management technologies to create and validate coordinated multidisciplinary models.
LO5 Reflect on and evaluate project work in order to identify enabling/obstructive methodologies and behaviours in attaining optimum design performance in terms of product, process, technology and people.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Collaborative Culture
Effective multidisciplinary AEC project delivery via immersion within a culture of knowledge sharing, information sharing, collaboration, and integrated project delivery using a real-world context within a safe educational setting.
Leveraging Digital Technology
Both multi-disciplinary and discipline specific software is evaluated and applied where appropriate to support the collaborative teams working within industry recognised lean processes.
Reflection
Collaborative processes will evolve over time, while supporting digital technologies are likely to experience ongoing and potentially significant evolution. Consequently, the ability of individuals and teams to reflect on existing practices and subsequently develop new practices will be increasingly significant.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Online/hardcopy reflective journal to be updated on a weekly basis, identifying and evaluating the student's key learning outcomes from experiences in group-based BIM projects. In week 12, students will be required to present a reflective report which includes reflection on and evaluation of project work, identification of enabling/obstructive methodologies and behaviours in attaining optimum performance in terms of product, process, technology and people.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
In the context of a group-based project, develop the Employer's Information Requirements (EIR) for a proposed building or element of infrastructure.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
In the context of a group-based project, develop a BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and subsequent Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP) in response to an EIR for a building or element of infrastructure.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
The collaborative group-based design project will include key considerations of the design,
construction, and operation stages. Products of the process, which may include sketches, 3D information-centric models, schedules, 3D/4D/5D/6D simulations, shall be presented with in a Common Data Environment (CDE). Upon completion of the project work, each team is required to deliver an oral presentation on their project work.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content. Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Project work. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project work. Every Week 9.00 9
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content. Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Project work. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project work. Every Week 9.00 9
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rafael Sacks, Chuck Eastman, Ghang Lee, Paul Teicholz. (2018), BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Third. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 978111928753].
  • Dominik Holzer. (2016), The BIM Manager's Handbook: Guidance for Professionals in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, First. John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 1118982428].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CBIMM_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Information Modelling and Management 3 Group Elective 2
CR_CABIM_8 Certificate in Applied Building Information Modelling and Management 1 Mandatory