Module Details

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Title THEORY OF BIM AND INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY
Code ARCH724
Coordinator Mr A Haidar
Architecture
Adonis.Haidar@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

The module aims to familiarize students with the technology, methods and processes underlying the development and implementation of Building 21 Information Modelling as a tool for integrated design and project delivery.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Recognis eand critically appraise the role of BIM and Integrated Design and Project Delivery.

(LO2) Explain the opportunities and challenges of BIM for all stakeholders.

(LO3) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the use of existing BIM tools and methodology in current industry and the underlying technical, social, managerial and organisational implications.

(LO4) Demonstrate an informed awareness of interoperability and data exchange standards.

(LO5) Critically appraise the implementation of BIM in different cultural contexts and at different scales.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Self-awareness/self-analysis.

(S2) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning.

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral.

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written.

(S5) Demonstrate a high level of interdependent research, design and problem solving skills.

(S6) Demonstrate a high level competence in critical appraisal of collaborative design and construction processes and tools.

(S7) Achieve a high level understanding of BIM standards, tools and techniques.

(S8) Achieve competence in appraising theoretical and methodological concepts in Integrated Project Design and Delivery in Architecture and Construction industry.


Syllabus

 

Principles of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Information Modelling for Design and Construction.

Introduction to BIM – underlying technical and methodological concepts.

Data sharing,  Parametric Modelling, Interoperability and Data Exchange standards (e.g. IFC).

Gaps between Design, Manufacturing and Construction processes.

BIM in the Building Life-cycle.

BIM tools in current practice, opportunities and challenges.

BIM deployment strategies; past, present and possible future implications.

Case studies of Successful BIM practices.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures and presentations will be delivered by academic staff and guest speakers from industry, which will be aligned to real world problems and experiences, from both national and international contexts.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Seminars will encourage student engagement with the lecture topic and will provide an interactive medium for discussion and debate.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials will aim to provide formative feedback to the students on their essay and to guide their individual research.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 28

20

8

      56
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 244
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
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Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  4000-5000 words essa    100       

Recommended Texts

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