CEM225-Building Information Modelling

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr Laura Maftei
Email: l.maftei@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

The module introduces and explores Building Information Modelling (BIM) as sets of standard processes for managing information across delivery, operations and handover. The course addresses BIM as collaborative process, supported by a range of technologies, and introduces concepts of structured collaboration, data exchange, interoperability, and life cycle information management, in lectures and through group work. Emphasis is placed on the UK BS / PAS 1192 suite of standards as an example of BIM process, although international alternatives are discussed.

Aims:

• To understand the rationale and role of BIM processes in professional work across design, construction and operation.


• To recognise the range of processes, standards and approaches which can constitute ‘BIM’.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Understand, articulate and demonstrate structured processes for sharing and interrogating design, construction and operation information in a collaborative project team;


• Recognise a variety of BIM and associated standards, such as IFC, Uniclass, COBIE, BS1192, both UK based and international, and understand the rationales for their use, separate from technology / software choices;


• Identify and use, through group work activities, a range of software packages appropriate to professional work within a BIM environment (e.g. model servers, data capture, storage and manipulation tools) dependant on type of project and task;


• Demonstrate critical understanding of potential benefits, value and challenges of mobilising BIM for design, construction, operation and asset management.

Additional outcomes:

• Enhancement in collaborative, group working skills


• Developing general IT skills

Outline content:

• The history of and rationale for using BIM in the UK and internationally


• Benefits of using BIM across design, construction and operation


• BIM ‘level 2’: process, standards, roles in line with the UK government mandate


• Using BIM processes, standards and tools in collaborative work for design, construction, operation and cost management


• Moving beyond level 2: Limits and potential of digital coordination

Global context:

BIM is changing the nature of the design, construction and management of the built environment across the globe. Skills in digital delivery have become important to competitive success in international markets. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The course will consist of a mixture of lecture based presentations, discussions and extensive hands-on activity including group work. Practical work will involve learning about BIM through digitally-mediated, collaborative activities in small teams. These activities are hosted in the classroom, the School’s BIM Lounge and IT lab.

 

Structured preparation will support your learning during the week, and Blackboard will provide details of additional resources, software tutorials and training that you can use to develop skills.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	12
Project Supervision	3
Supervised time in studio/workshop	15
Guided independent study:	70
Total hours by term	100
Total hours for module	100

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	65
Project output other than dissertation	35

Summative assessment- Examinations:
N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1) individual essay (65% of the module mark)  and 2) group work (35% of the module mark). 

Formative assessment methods:

• Q&A sessions at the end of each lecture-based session. Feedback will be given throughout the project work, with informal reviews and advice and input on the activities of each team.  Generic feedback on hands-on activities will be provided to provide formative input into the development of individual work.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy £Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes£, which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 50% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
To be reassessed by re-submission of coursework/assignment only. You are required to contact the School to confirm reassessment arrangements.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required text books:  None

2) Specialist equipment or materials:  None

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:  None

4) Printing and binding:  None

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:  None

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:  None

Last updated: 22 September 2022