Module Details
| Module Code: |
INTR8043 |
| Title: |
Digital Design & Construction
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Long Title:
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Digital Design & Construction
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5213 - Interdisciplinary Engineering
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| Module Description: |
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is the management of integrated multi-disciplinary
performance models of built environment projects, thereby enabling the development and
testing of a digital prototype in advance of the commencement of construction on site. A
VDC approach enables models to be used for effective communication and sharing of
information, execution of multiple iterations of specific analysis (e.g. clash rendition, energy
analysis, structural analysis, cost analysis and construction programming).
Learners will use
digital technologies and industry best practice processes to facilitate data capture and
management of multi-disciplinary performance models within a cloud based Common Data Environment
(CDE).
Learners will collaboratively undertake a multi-disciplinary AEC project with a key focus on
efficient data capture (e.g. laser scanning, data matrix
technology), management via a Federated Model within a CDE, efficient interrogation and
manipulation of data by adopting a visual scripting approach, and communication via cloud
based applications and/or immersive technologies.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe, apply and critically appraise methodologies and technologies pertinent to the capture,
management, interrogation, use and sharing of discipline specific model data. |
| LO2 |
Use and evaluate data capture techniques (e.g. laser scanning, data matrix scanning) utilised at
various stages in the design and construction process. |
| LO3 |
Use an appropriate digital technology to import and combine domain-specific BIM models from
a variety of technologies in the execution of a federated model strategy and apply domain-specific model checking and combined model checking within the federated
model application. |
| LO4 |
Use and evaluate cloud based technologies and immersive technologies in the communication
and validation of data relevant to the design and/or construction phases of a project. |
| LO5 |
In accordance with industry BIM standards and a project specific BIM Execution Plan (BEP), apply appropriate
information authoring, modelling and management technologies within a team based interdisciplinary environment to create and validate
coordinated multidisciplinary models. |
| 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).
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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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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
General principles; VDC in the context of BIM; Typical and potential methodologies and technologies;
Examination of the role of VDC in the integration of multi-disciplinary performance models to act as a
digital prototype for testing in advance of construction in the first case, and to then develop as a 'digital
twin' of the physical asset, containing all data relevant to the design, construction and operations phases.
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Federated Model
Federated Model applications; Correct export and import procedures using shared coordinates; Real time
navigation within the federated model with data visibility adjustment techniques; Developing clash
avoidance methodologies; Generating interactive 3D, 4D, 5D and 6D simulations from the Federated
Model; Applying combined model checking procedures within the federated model.
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Common Data Environment (CDE)
Fundamental components which comprise a CDE; Current and future options in terms of deploying a
project appropriate CDE; Business considerations, as well as legal and security issues, of individual
project contributors sharing data via a CDE.
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Immersive Technology
Potential for immersive technology to be a powerful collaborative and communication tool; Current benefits
and limitations, as well as future potential to disrupt traditional AEC workflows to positive effect.
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Automation
Introduction to automated digital technology and its potential to facilitate lean processes within the AEC
sector by reducing time-demanding tasks; Application of common industry automation technology (e.g.
Dynamo, Grasshopper).
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Data Capture
Identifying, testing and evaluating various methods of data capture. Laser scanning, with potential uses
including the capture of: As-is geometry and visual record of existing buildings/elements of infrastructure;
Topographical data using associated drone technology; Construction progress data using associated
drone and robotic technology; As-built data. Ground penetrating radar to develop accurate models of
underground services. Intelligent data matrix technologies in combination with cloud computing to capture
operation and maintenance data.
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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.
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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.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
Delivery of practical instruction; Execution of formative and summative assignments/assessments. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision of module content; Execution of assignments/assessments. |
Every Week |
10.00 |
10 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| 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 |
Delivery of practical instruction; Execution of formative and summative assignments/assessments. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Revision of module content; Execution of assignments/assessments. |
Every Week |
10.00 |
10 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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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].
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Lennard Andersson, Kyla Farrell, Oleg Moshkovich, Cheryle Cranbourne. (2016), Implementing Virtual Design and Construction using BIM: Current and future practices, Routledge, [ISBN: 1138019941].
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| Other Resources |
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Standard, International Standards Organisation
(ISO). (2018), ISO 19650-1:2018 Organization and
digitization of information about
buildings and civil engineering works,
including building information modelling
(BIM) - Information management using
building information modelling - Part 1:
Concepts and p.
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Standard, International Standards Organisation
(ISO). (2018), ISO 19650-2:2018 Organization and
digitization of information about
buildings and civil engineering works,
including building information modelling
(BIM) - Information management using
building information modelling - Part 2:
Delivery phase.
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Guidance Document, Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
2018, CIF BIM Starter Pack,
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Website, Solibri Model Checking,
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Standard, BS 7400-4 Design management systems.
Guide to managing design in construction, BSi UK.
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