The module aims to promote a student’s ability to plan and build strategies towards BIM implementation on a project level, as well as on the organisational level. In addition, the module will equip students with a subtle and systematic understanding of the UK and international BIM standards to scrutinise the implementation and adoption of BIM on national and international levels.

(LO1) Establish a profound understanding of collaboration and its fundamental role in the contemporary AEC industry.

(LO2) Demonstrate an informative understanding of the essentiality of interoperability of technologies and systems in collaborative project delivery.

(LO3) Recognise and critically appraise the role of BIM in Integrated Design, based on a thorough understanding of the UK BIM standards and principles of Integrated Project Delivery.

(LO4) Scrutinise the methods used to exchange and share data and information throughout the project and building life cycle.

(LO5) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the tools and processes associated with the articulation of performance targets and strategies which are updated throughout the process by the design, construction and maintenance teams.

(S1) Research skills.

(S2) Critical thinking and analysis.

(S3) Independent learning skills.

(S4) Written communication skills.

(S5) Oral communication skills.

(S6) Graphical communication skills.

(S7) Team working skills.

Collaboration in Architecture, Engineering and Construction
Using BIM as a Tool for Integration for Design, Construction and Maintenance
BIM and Integrated Design in Practice
UK BIM Standards and Requirements
BIM Execution Planning
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures and presentations will be delivered by academic staff and guest speakers from the industry, which will be aligned to real-world problems and experiences, from both national and international contexts. Guest lectures will provide viewpoints and insights of different project partners (designers, engineers, planners, etc.)
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar/ Webinar
Description: Seminars will encourage student engagement with the topic and will provide an interactive medium for discussion and debate. Seminars will engage students in a variety of activities and discussion on integrated design, BIM processes and BIM standards.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials will aim to provide formative feedback to the students on their case studies and presentations to guide their research as a team.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 4 - Group Project
Description: Group work sessions will support to build team-working skills.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 5 – Competition
Description: Students will be given a reading list, and a competition in the form of multi-answer questions will be presented on screen. Prizes will be provided for the winners. The aim of the competition is to encourage students to read the essential material needed for their assignment, enhance student engagement and create positive energy in the teaching and learning environment
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching will be delivered face to face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience