QUSU06044 2019 M and E Construction Technology
Full Title
M and E Construction Technology
Transcript Title
MandE Construction Technology
Code
QUSU06044
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QUSU - Quantity Surveying
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Pat Carter, JohnJoe McHugh, Sean McGagh, Ruairi ODriscoll
Programme Membership
SG_TADWO_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Advanced Wood and Sustainable Building Technology
SG_CCONS_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Economics
SG_JQUAN_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
SG_SCOPY_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in COPY DO USE
SG_SCONS_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology dd
SG_SAPCT_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Construction Technology 1
SG_SCONS_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology 2
SG_SCONS_H08 201900 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology
SG_SACON_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Construction Technology
SG_CCONS_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Economics
SG_CCEOL_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Economics (Add-On)
SG_JQUAN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
SG_SCONS_H08 202200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology
Description
This module will enable learners to recognise and explain basic building services technology and building systems. It will enable learners to identify the requisite building services elements, systems and components which combine to complete functional domestic buildings. This will require learners to illustrate and recognise the relationship between the CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) disciplines and the building services. This module will also develop an appreciation for the relevant Building Regulations that deliver the requirements for Low Energy Construction.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain and compare basic building mechanical services technology as appropriate to domestic construction, including; drainage systems, pipe sizes, gradients, rainwater installations, hot and cold water installations, heating systems.
2.
Explain and compare basic building electrical services technology as appropriate to domestic construction, including; lighting, power, mains, security, fire, data.
3.
Identify & summarise the commercial issues associated with various Building Services including building works and associated procurement activities.
4.
Outline and demonstrate the significance and importance of basic Building Management Systems, i.e. zonal heating, thermostats, thermostatic radiator valves and programmable digital clocks.
5.
Apply the principles of energy use in buildings to the selection of their services, with an awareness of energy conservation and environmental impacts.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar) for part time students, and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach addresses student learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach brings students together to facilitate group learning.
The teaching strategy will also use a blended approach of lectures & self-directed learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
Coursework and Continuous Assessment
40%
End of Semester Examination
60%
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam
Indicative Syllabus
Building services technology as appropriate to domestic construction, including;
Drainage systems, pipe sizes, gradients, rainwater installations
Hot and cold water installations, heating systems, electrical installations
Renewable energy sources, controls and building management systems.
Building services elements, systems and components
CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) disciplines and interaction with the building services personnel.
Builders Work and the procurement of basic Building Services
Appreciation for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings and renewable sources, including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment - M&E Construction Technology | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | End of Semester Examination - M&E Construction Technology | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | M&E Construction Technology | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | M&E Construction Technology | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Directed Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
1997 Building Services, Technology and Design Routledge
ISBN 0582279410 ISBN-13 9780582279414
1997 Building Services, Technology and Design Routledge
ISBN 0582279410 ISBN-13 9780582279414
One in a series of textbooks produced in association with the CIOB, this is a concise guide to the installation and design of principal services in domestic and commercial buildings.
Recommended Reading
1994 Building Services and Equipment Routledge
ISBN 0582231396 ISBN-13 9780582231399
1994 Building Services and Equipment Routledge
ISBN 0582231396 ISBN-13 9780582231399
Written specifically for students studying for the BTEC Standard Unit in Building Services and Equipment, the text also covers closely the requirements of the TEC syllabus. The text covers selected worked examples, the principles of services design and related questions and answers.
Recommended Reading
1994 Building Services and Equipment Routledge
ISBN 0582236525 ISBN-13 9780582236523
1994 Building Services and Equipment Routledge
ISBN 0582236525 ISBN-13 9780582236523
Services and equipment in complex modern buildings account for over one-third of the total cost. Therefore study of services and equipment is essential for technicians in construction, surveying and architecture. Building Services and Equipment Volume 1 is the first book in a widely acclaimed trilogy that has become established as the leading work in this field. This volume deals with the topics of fuel conservation and thermal comfort by use of integrated heating, ventilating, air conditioning and lighting systems, district heating, thermal insulation, heat pumps and thermostatic controls.
Recommended Reading
2000 Building Services Engineering Taylor & Francis
ISBN 0419257306 ISBN-13 9780419257301
2000 Building Services Engineering Taylor & Francis
ISBN 0419257306 ISBN-13 9780419257301
Engineering services within buildings can account for up to forty per cent of the original cost. The energy-using systems that service the building are a significant expense for the building owner in terms of the installed cost, the energy consumed during the forty years, or more, and in the maintenance, repair and upgrading of the systems and plant. This book provides study material in the construction, architectural, surveying and energy engineering subject areas ; it is also suitable for distance learning.
Recommended Reading
2008 Renewable Energy Crowood Press
ISBN 1847970613 ISBN-13 9781847970619
2008 Renewable Energy Crowood Press
ISBN 1847970613 ISBN-13 9781847970619
Reviews the range of renewable technologies that can provide energy as heat and electricity for our homes, businesses and industry, and also save harmful emissions, energy and money.
Recommended Reading
2017-03 Renewable Energy Systems
ISBN 153610423X ISBN-13 9781536104233
2017-03 Renewable Energy Systems
ISBN 153610423X ISBN-13 9781536104233
Renewable energy is contributing significantly to fulfill the continuously increasing energy demand of the world. Research in the field of renewable energy has to play a vital role if the potential of renewable energy is to be fully exploited. This book is intended to explore some recent developments in the field of these renewable energy sources. This book is comprised of four chapters on solar energy, four chapters on wind energy, two chapters on bio energy and two chapters on renewable energy. Chapters on solar energy include the basic concepts of photovoltaic cells, modules, array, modeling PV cell operation under Matlab/Simulink, alternative materials to conventional silicon based solar cells, recent transparent thin film materials and their performance characteristics. Chapters on wind energy present two new methods to predict wind power, a methodological approach for performance evaluation of wind farms, dynamic behavior of a weak hybrid power system and a structural analysis of multi-story vertical axis wind turbines. It also includes the impact of physical properties such as density and viscosity of biodiesels, as well as an investigation of performance of a low heat rejection engine using neem kernel oil and its methyl ester as fuel. A renewable energy conversion and waste heat recovery using organic Rankine cycles and various challenges and opportunities for sustainable development for implementation of renewable energy technologies are described at the end.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
N/A
Journal Resources
N/A
URL Resources
Technical Guidance Document B- Fire Safety
Technical Guidance Document F- Ventilation
Technical Guidance Document J - Heat Producing Appliances
Technical Guidance Document L- Conservation of Fuel and Energy – Dwellings
Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB)
https://www.seai.ie/sustainable-solutions/nearly-zero-energy-buildi-1/
Solar Energy
https://www.seai.ie/sustainable-solutions/renewable-energy/solar-energy/
Hot water from solar thermal collectors
ETCI Regulations; https://www.nsai.ie/standards/standards-commitees/standard-committees/electrotechnical-standards/
International Electrotechnical Commission; https://www.iec.ch/about/
Building Regulations TGD's A-M https://www.housing.gov.ie/housing/building-standards/building-regulations/building-regulations
A guide to the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (SCSI) https://www.scsi.ie/documents/get_lob?id=1094&field=file
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers https://www.cibse.org/
Other Resources
ETCI Regulations
Building Regulations
Building Control Act
Additional Information
N/A