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MODULE TITLE	Project Procurement and BIM	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ECM2209	MODULE CONVENER	Unknown

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	4	0	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	25

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

In this module you will develop an understanding of the typical civil engineering project procurement routes. Through a mix of traditional lectures and case study projects presented by industry guest speakers you will become familiar with different types of procurement their contractual arrangements and their benefits and drawbacks.

Clear communication between the design team and contractor is key to the successful delivery of any project. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an important tool in facilitates this communication. In this module you will be introduced to BIM technology and methodologies and become familiar in with their application in the construction project context.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aim of this new module is to provide an understanding of the relationship between consultants, contractors and other industry professionals and how BIM can be used within these relationship to facilitate successful project procurement.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. Identify the key features of specific forms of construction contract and the obligations they place on project stakeholders

2. Navigate and interrogate 3-D project models using common collaboration tools, including undertaking clash detection, time slices. 3. Create basic 3-D models of design solutions.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. Select appropriate software and understand the requirements and/or limitations.

5. Apply the Safe by Design principle to the design and construction process

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

6. Prepare and assess the suitability of construction method statements, BoQ, and project specifications  
7. Incorporate BIM related application into the role of a site engineer, (to include but not to limited to; production of visual method statements, communicate construction sequences, interrogation of critical interfaces within the broader context of a projects design and programme, clear articulation of alternative technical solutions/temporary works design).

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Project Procurement

- Consultants’ relationship with contractors and the responsibilities of each party according to CDM and in a practical context.

- The design process and how / where collaboration with the construction contractor/consultant should occur.

- Change management (contractual and practical) and how BIM is utilised.

- Safe by Design – how to make the build safer through considered design.

- Requirements for temporary works and how this may need to integrate with permanent design.

- Specifications, procurement and BoQ’s.

BIM:

- Pace of change of technology - Government mandate, relevant code of practice, PAS 1192 - Software - Revit, Navisworks, etc - Information Management - Modelling techniques and protocols - Model interrogation - Clash detection, Time slices, View ports - Model library and importation of common elements - Document production - Temporary works design brief - Visual method statement/briefing document.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	36.00	Guided Independent Study	114.00	Placement / Study Abroad	0.00

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	18	Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	18	Tutorials
Guided independent study	114	Guided Independent study

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Procurement assignment	50	Approx 10 hours	1,5,6	Individual Feedback
BIM assignment	50	Approx 10 hours	2-4,7	Individual Feedback

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above	Examination (100%)	All	August Ref/Def Period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment.    If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark. 

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/  

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Friday 03 February 2023	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 03 February 2023

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Structures, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Project Procurement, Safe by Design

ECM2209 - Project Procurement and BIM (2023)