Module Details

Module Code: BULD6030
Title: Principles of Electronic Meas.
Long Title: Principles of Electronic Measurement
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: The module aims to demonstrate the benefits of electronic take-off and BIM to construction projects in order to enhance the students knowledge of automated and electronic measurement.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the various electronic drawing formats.
LO2 Evaluate the importance of 3D design documents to the overall project.
LO3 Demonstrate various 2D electronic take-off techniques.
LO4 Examine 5D BIM quantification.
LO5 Use computer software packages for 2D and 5D quantification.
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
Electronic Design Information
The managment of drawings in electronic format, storage retrieval and measurement from electronic drawings, understanding different electronic drawing file formats, the use of cloud computing, collaboration.
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Introduction to BIM, definitions of BIM, 3D, 4D, and 5D modelling, key components in relation to measurement and estimating.
Computerised Electronic Take-off
The application of 2D computerised quantity take-off software packages to construction measurement and estimating.
Use of BIM in Quantity Take-off
The use of BIM software packages for extracting quantities directly from the model.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Use 2D and 3D quantification software for the measurement of a construction project.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Short answer assessment on BIM and electronic takeoff
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Review of course topics and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. 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 on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Review of course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Steven Pittard and Peter Sell. (2016), BIM and Quantity Surveying, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415870436].
  • Weisheng Lu, Chi Cheung Lai and Tung Tse. (2018), BIM & Big Data for Construction Cost Management, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780815390947].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Brad Hardin and David McCool. (2015), BIM and Construction Management: Proven Tools, Methods and Workflows, 2nd Ed. Wiley, [ISBN: 9781118942765].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 4 Elective
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 4 Elective
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 4 Elective
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 4 Elective