CONS07046 2019 Building Information Modelling Fundamentals

Understand fundamentals of BIM and its implementation in the construction industry

Create and present basic 3D BIM Models, details and schedules

Manage and share content of 3D models competently in a CDE environment

Access and use Building Information Modelling within the construction industry

This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques which will comprise mainly of  front-loaded online resources such as recorded tutorials, augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student-learning needs. A learning platform such as Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. tutorial  recordings plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. uploading
assignments and projects). This blended approach (lectures and pre-recorded tutorials) allows students work at their own pace.

Mid term summative and formative assessment 10%. Major summative project of a Revit model 50%. Summative Final exam 40%. Both project and final exam are compulsory pass.

Repeat project and final exam.

1. BIM theory; Introduction to implementing BIM in Industry, levels and Dimensions of BIM, IFC, digital strategy, processes, resources and technologies, BIM project planning, benefits of BIM, CDE, Codes of practice/supporting documents, roles and responsibilities in BIM projects. Naming conventions.
2. BIM Collaboration.
3. Revit interface and file types.
4. Model creation - walls, curtain walls, columns, beams and floors, roofs, components and family creation, groups, stairs, shafts, extrusions, railings, Site and Toposurfaces.
5. Sections, call-outs, detailing and drafting views, integration of CAD detailing.
6. Sheets and title block creation, printing. 
7. Concrete and steel framed buildings, steel portal framed buildings, Schedules - wall, windows, finishes etc, Applying costings to schedules.