QUSU08015 2019 Digital Construction Technology

Consolidate the skills attained in other modules of this programme and apply them to the practical aspects of Construction Project Management.

Demonstrate an ability to coordinate the responsibilities of other design team professionals to bring a project to fruition in accordance with the relevant codes of practice

Illustrate a capacity to communicate effectively with clients, other design team members and with contractor's personnel using innovative digital workflows.

Select research information sources and apply findings as appropriate.

Appraise current digital workflows and associated software and technologies.

Manage deadlines and appreciate the need to work to rigid programmes and to deliver on commitments.

Utilise innovative digital platforms which connect multidisiplinary project teams and data in real-time. 

This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), workshops and work based learning where relevant and guest lectures augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address 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 (lectures and workshops) brings students together to facilitate group learning. 

This module is 100% Continuous Assessment. 

Repeat Continuous Assessment.

Projects - Students will be assigned a number of projects in the course of the academic year with the objective of developing the student's expertise in the practical application of the taught modules on the programme. The projects will be of increasing complexity so that the final project will require the student to display a professional level of skill in project management and administration pertaining to digital workflows and technologies. 

Multidisciplinary Teamwork - The students will be required to participate in multi-disciplinary teams comprising of Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering and Interior Architecture students. The project (Project Execution Plan) will employ a total problem-based learning teaching strategy in order to develop critical thinking and teamwork skills, encourage deep learning and develop report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills. Digital workflows will form the basis of the project. 

Software applications - Asta Powerproject BIM, Navisworks, Synchro Pro, ReCap, BIM 360, Estate Master.

CPD - Methods and sources of CPD and Lifelong Learning.