Module Details

Module Code: BULD7015
Title: Building Services Management
Long Title: Building Services Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2015/16 ( September 2015 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to describe management, sustainability and process engineering as applied to building services.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Interpret building services drawings
LO2 Describe and explain services used in the process industry
LO3 Discuss and review building services coordination
LO4 Evaluate buildings services control systems
LO5 Analyse sustainable techniques, technologies, energy management and energy regulations
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.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Process Engineering
Introduction to process engineering. Services in the process industry.
Services Coordination
Buildings management systems & controls.
Services Drawings
Introduction to building services drawings.
Management of Building Services
Commissioning. Lifecycle costing
Sustainability & New Technologies
Building Energy Rating (BER). Energy Standards. Innovative techniques and technologies in building services. Energy management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Process industry services and piping & instrumentation diagrams
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Group Project on Building Management Systems, Whole Life Costing, and Energy Auditing
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Innovative sustainable techniques and technologies
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Churcher. (2012), A Design Framework for Building Services, 3rd. BSRIA, [ISBN: 978-0-86022-714-4].
  • BSRIA. (2009), Building Services Job Book, [ISBN: 978-0-86022-681-9].
  • David Churcher. (2008), Whole Life Costing Analysis, BSRIA, [ISBN: 978-0-86022-676-5].
  • BSRIA. (2002), Commissioning Management: How to achieve a fully-functioning building, [ISBN: 0 86022 590 9].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • British Standard Institution. (2012), Diagrams for the chemical and petrochemical industry. Graphical symbols, BS EN ISO 10628-2:2012.
  • British Standard Institution. (2001), Flow diagrams for process plants. General rules, BS EN ISO 10628:2001.
  • Salim Deramchi and Glenn Hawkins. (2009), Model Commissioning Plan, BSRIA.
Other Resources
  • Document, John Sands. (2013), Seasonal Commissioning, BSRIA.
  • Document, Portman J, Bleicher D. (2011), Utility Connections and Diversions - Planning, design and installation, BSRIA.
  • Document, CIBSE. (2009), Building control systems CIBSE Guide H.
  • Document, BSRIA. (2007), The BSRIA Blue Book.
  • Document, CIBSE. Managing your building services, CIBSE Knowledge Series.
  • Document, CIBSE. (2003), Commissioning management.
  • Document, BSRIA. (1998), Project management handbook for building services.
  • Document, BSRIA. (1996), Value engineering of building services.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTWB_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business 6 Elective