QUSU09002 2019 Electrical Building Services Technology
Full Title
Electrical Building Services Technology
Transcript Title
Electrical Building Services T
Code
QUSU09002
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QUSU - 0732 Quantity Surveying
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
09 - Level 9
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, Ruairi ODriscoll
Programme Membership
SG_SMECH_S09 201900 Postgraduate Certificate in Mechanical and Electrical Quantity Surveying
SG_SPROJ_O09 201900 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_M09 201900 Master of Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_M09 202400 Master of Science in Project Management
SG_SPROJ_O09 202400 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Project Management
Description
Electrical Building Services Technology will enable learners to formulate critical opinions of electrical building services technology and building systems utilised in the Built Environment. It will enable learners to evaluate and assess the requisite electrical services elements, systems and components which combine to complete a variety of efficient functioning building types. This will require learners to assess and evaluate the relationships between the CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) disciplines and the building services personnel.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Appraise and evaluate basic electrical services technology including; generating and standby plant, switchgear, power distribution options, lighting and general services, protective services, transport, communications, lightning protection and mechanical wiring as required to complete an efficient functioning building in accordance with the clients requirements.
2.
Formulate and assess the commercial issues involved with electrical design development.
3.
Appraise and discuss that which is identified as builder’s work and predict the extent to which it is required.
4.
Explain and discuss the significance and importance of Building Management Systems.
5.
Evaluate how to procure specified Electrical Building Services components and Electrical Subcontract work packages.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via adobe connect or similar), 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.
Module Assessment Strategies
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40%
End of Semester Exam
60%
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Indicative Syllabus
This module will;
- Evaluate and formulate electrical services technology appropriate to various installations scenarios (generating and stand by plant, switchgear, power distribution, lighting and general services, protective services (fire detection, intruder alarm, access control, etc.) transport, communications, lightning protection, mechanical wiring, etc. + associated builder’s work) to take account of mains supply, equipment, control gear, cables, cable containment and final sub-circuits as appropriate to complete a variety of efficient functioning building types.
- Assess the significance of modern BMS systems.
- Analyse the appropriate procurement of Electrical Building Services components and Sub-Contractors.
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 Electrical Building Services 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 Exam - Electrical Building Services Technology | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Electrical Building Services Technology | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Electrical Building Services Technology | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
| Directed Learning | Not Specified | Electrical Building Services Technology | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 1.00 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.
Module Resources
Journal Resources
Surveyors Journal (SCSI)
URL Resources
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 2013
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