5B015E - Applied Architectural Technology for Building Surveyors 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B015E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applied Architectural Technology for Building Surveyors | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Grant Avon | ||
| Module Team: | Emmajane Mantle | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100216 - building surveying | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Develop students’ ability to apply architectural technology principles to building surveying practice, including the interpretation of construction forms, detailing, material performance, and the technical behaviour of traditional, modern, and non-traditional buildings.
Enable students to produce accurate technical drawings, defect diagrams, measured records and digital models that support inspection, diagnosis, communication, and decision-making across a range of professional surveying tasks.
Strengthen students’ capacity to use digital tools, financial mathematics and traditional valuation methods to analyse building information, interpret data, evaluate options, and prepare clear, robust, and client-focused technical reports.
Engage students in progressive, authentic surveying and architectural technology challenges that develop inquiry, experimentation, and reflective decision-making in line with challenge-based learning principles
Content Summary
This module adopts a challenge-based learning approach, where students address authentic surveying and architectural technology problems through progressive weekly challenges. Each challenge requires learners to apply technical, digital, and analytical skills to diagnose issues, propose evidence-based solutions, and communicate their decisions professionally. This iterative, inquiry-driven structure mirrors real surveying practice and encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and reflective problem-solving
The module develops students’ ability to apply architectural technology principles within building surveying practice, integrating technical design communication, digital modelling, measured surveys and evidence-based building analysis. Learners develop competence in producing accurate technical drawings, defect diagrams, measured records and digital representations that support professional reporting, valuation, and decision-making. The module introduces intermediate surveying techniques, architectural detailing, fabric performance analysis, and boundary interpretation, alongside the use of BIM, CAD, and data-driven tools to model and communicate building information. Students apply these skills to diagnose defects, evaluate repair and conservation options, interpret financial and valuation data, and prepare clear, robust technical outputs aligned with contemporary building surveying practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Active/Simulation based | 6 |
| Demonstration | 6 |
| Formative assessment - scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 54 |
| Independent Study | 114 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply architectural technology principles, measured surveying techniques and technical communication skills to inspect, record, and analyse buildings. Produce accurate technical drawings, defect diagrams, and digital models to support the diagnosis of defects, evaluation of building performance, interpretation of boundaries and preparation of professional surveying outputs. |
| LO2 | Evaluate and apply digital tools, BIM and CAD workflows, data management systems, financial mathematics and traditional valuation methods to interpret building information, analyse technical and commercial options, and prepare robust, evidence-based reports that support professional judgement in surveying practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio | Develops foundational skills in applied architectural technology and surveying practice through a portfolio of technical outputs, including a measured survey drawing, scaled plans, construction sections, defect diagrams, boundary/condition overlays, and service layouts. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report | Requiring students to produce a professional technical report that integrates digital modelling, annotated BIM/CAD outputs, corrected AI diagnostic overlays, area calculations, financial mathematics, and valuation methods | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report | ✔ | ✔ | |