Module Details

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Title MANAGING COLLABORATIVE WORKFLOWS FOR BIM
Code ARCH725
Coordinator Mr A Haidar
Architecture
Adonis.Haidar@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

Provide a critical appreciation and appraisal of various methods/techniques that are used to model, exchange and negotiate design and construction information and share data in BIM environments, through the life cycle of the buildings.

Provide a critical awareness of the various methods and techniques to utilise BIM as an integrated platform and communication media for design, construction, maintenance and operations of buildings.  

Appreciation of various techniques associated with optioneering to negotiate and achieve design and construction solutions which fulfil the clients’ and end-users’ requirements within the budget and schedule.  

A critical understanding of how BIM software can be used to share data and information in different software tools in the design, construction and maintenance processes as well as a decision support media to improve the quality and decrease the investment and life cycle costs of buildings.

An informed awareness of current technical, process and business model issues and debates regarding the integrated use of BIM in the construction industry.

The module will introduce the students to various methods and techniques to utilize BIM in collaborative projects including requirements management, design, construction and commissioning.

Students will be introduced to the concepts of data sharing in file-based and model server environments, basics of different models and data formats and interoperability.

An important focus will be understanding of the necessary information and data flows in different stages of the project life cycle.

The module will also aim to develop a comprehensive awareness of the BIM requirements by the UK Government and current global use of BIM as an integrated platform.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a critical understanding of how BIM can be used as an integrated platform between different domains and tasks in design and construction projects and in the use and maintenance of buildings.

(LO2) Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the methods used to exchange and share data and information throughout the project and building life cycle to provide objective information on choices.

(LO3) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the tools and processes associated with the articulation of performance targets and strategies which are updated throughout the process by the design, construction and maintenance teams.

(LO4) Demonstrate an informed awareness of how various BIM tools can be used in integrated project environment.

(LO5) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the multidisciplinary dimensions of design, construction and maintenance processes.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice.

(S2) Improving own learning/performance - Self-awareness/self-analysis.

(S3) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning.

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

(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written.


Syllabus

 

A History of Integrated Use of BIM.

Recent Trends towards Integrated BIM.

Impacts of BIM in Methods, Approaches and Policies.

UK BIM Standards and Requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Role of Modelling in Negotiating in Multi-disciplinary Environment.

Using BIM as a Tool for Integration for Design, Construction and Maintenance.

Case Studies.


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. Guest lectures will provide viewpoints and insights of different project partners (designers, engineers, planners, etc.)
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Seminars will encourage student engagement with the lecture topic and will provide an interactive medium for discussion and debate. Seminars will engage students in a variety of activities (e.g. case studies, fieldwork) and discussion of integrated design, lean and BIM issues.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials will aim to provide formative feedback to the students on their case studies and presentations to guide their research as a team.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 4 - Group Project
Description: A case study group work will support to build team-working skills
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

12

12

    6

42
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 108
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  20 minute case study    40       
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  2000-3000 words    60       

Recommended Texts

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