NG2S720 - BIM and Data Management 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG2S720
Module Title: BIM and Data Management
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader: Emmajane Mantle, Nicholas Avon
Module Team: Stuart Bunston, Grant Avon, Thomas Lambourne, Karen Le Feuvre, Debbie Hughes
First Intended Intake: SEP 2027 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100149 - construction 100370 - information management
HECOS Code Weighting: 50 50

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Jul 2029

Module Aims

The Aim of this Module is to introduce students to the different Dimensions of BIM and provide an opportunity to use some of the software packages involved within a BIM Project from Design through Construction and through its Occupancy.

To provide opportunity for the use of a Common Data Environment to Collaborate with Group Members and to build an understanding of the type of data that needs to be shared, and when, and how it is stored.

Students will not only build an understanding of BIM data, but have an insight into the need for data, the type of data within Construction, and the privacy and security of that Data. Data ownership, Copyright and Contractual liability will also be explored.

Content Summary

During this module students will be given opportunity to engage with a leading BIM Software package and gain experience of how the data within the model can be managed and distributed throughout the design team.

Furthermore, Students will gain an understanding of the different BIM Standards for Information Management, and how a Common Data Environment (CDE) can be used to aid Collaboration within Construction, and will provide opportunity for Groupwork to be conducted using a CDE.

There will be an opportunity to collaborate on a project in order to identify issues that may affect the Construction Process when on Site, giving an insight into how Team members can work together to find solutions.

There will be a focus on Data Management and how that data is used, secured, and shared to inform within the decision-making process. Copyright issues and Contractual liability and ownership of data will also be introduced.

The sources of data within the UKCI i.e. ONS, RICS, BCIS will also be explored, giving the students an opportunity to view, explore and use existing Construction data to build an understanding of Budget and Timescales.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Groupwork 76
Tutorials 12
Demonstration 12
Field Work 12
Independent Study 76
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Understand how a Central Model can be used within Construction in order to Aid Collaboration via a Common Data Environment.
LO2 Understand the issues surrounding Data Management, Data Security and Copyright.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Write a Professional Report on the use of Data 0 2000 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 A Collection of captured data and imagery. 0 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Portfolio 1

Reading List

Sanchez.A, Hampson.D. 2016. Delivering Value with BIM: A whole-of-life approach. Routledge. Oxon.

Pittard,S. Sell, P. 2016. BIM and Quantity Surveying. London: Routledge

Hardin. B. 2015. BIM and Construction Management : proven tools, methods, and

workflows. Wiley Publishers.