16205 Digital Design and Construction 3
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 16212 Digital Design and Construction 1
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
The subject provides a detailed and applied understanding of ISO1906501&2 by using BIM tools and cloud workflows to develop, manage and execute a digital construction project, standardised from international benchmarks. Students develop detailed ISO conforming workflows in the following areas within both local and cloud-based environments: BIM Setup and Creation, Model Coordination, Corrective Modelling, Asset Information Management, Documentation and File Export, Data Analytics & Automation, Schedules and Quantities, Site Execution and Document Generation. 4D BIM and 5D BIM workflows and processes are taught alongside broader skills and capabilities related to; work organisation and management, software and hardware applications, interpretation of the client brief, and interpretation of the BEP. This subject ties into national and international WorldSkills competitions, and is taught through intensive practice-based workshops and computing labs, enabling students to build skills in virtual design and construction processes.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Apply knowledge to interpreting and understanding client's requirements and Exchange Information Requirements (EIR). |
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| 2. | Apply knowledge through the use of standards and protocols for managing, organising and exchanging data within a Common Data Environment (CDE), publishing construction documents and coordinating digital assets for construction sites. |
| 3. | Understand 3D model authoring processes and apply knowledge in the use of 3D software and cloud workflows for the development of 3D models and documentation for design, management and construction. |
| 4. | Apply knowledge of ISO 196501&2 in the development and verification of model-based content, data and documentation. Model data is interrogated, coordinated, and remodeled to simulate verification and quality assurance of design and construction data. |
| 5. | Apply knowledge of commercial construction elements, materials and building components based on an understanding of their physical properties, functional requirements, technical performance and building standards. |
| 6. | Communicate an increasing knowledge of commercial construction orally, visually, and in written form. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Identify ethical issues and apply informed ethical judgements in professional Contexts. (A.1)
- Work effectively in multidisciplinary and culturally diverse contexts. (A.2)
- Apply a variety of communication skills and technologies in professional contexts. (C.1)
- Work effectively in project teams in professional contexts. (C.2)
- Adaptability to changing processes, developments, methodologies and technologies in built environment contexts. (I.2)
- Apply the body of knowledge underpinning construction project management practice. (P.2)
- Effectively manage the interface between design and construction processes for projects. (P.3)
- Independent development of competence with new technologies. (P.4)
- Analyse and advise on alternative design solutions to promote the achievement of value on projects. (P.7)
- Demonstrate an understanding of construction technology and structural principles. (P.10)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
The subject is structured around a mixed mode of delivery and tutorials run weekly. Students are expected to attend all lab workshop and lecture sessions. Content will be delivered through real-world projects, National Competitions and is taught through intensive practice-based workshops and computing labs, enabling students build skills in model-based construction detailing and documentation processes. Students are expected to actively participate in each block so as to ensure productive collaboration and engagement with the subject.
Students will be briefed on work expected for each session. The subject will provide formative feedback, primarily through critique and review of work in progress, to allow individuals to discuss and refine this work in subsequent workshops
UTS requires all students to attend classes regularly. A minimum of 80% attendance is a requirement of this subject. Due to the intensive nature of this subject and the weekly delivery, it is the student’s responsibility to attend all workshop and computer lab sessions and carry out all assignment work. Student attendance will be recorded during each lab workshop and UTS CANVAS use will be monitored. Students will be required to spend more time than the listed computer lab hours to finish course work. This may depend on a student’s aptitude for modelling software and grasp of construction scheduling theories and methods.
Content (topics)
In this subject, students will garner a comprehensive overview of digital construction through weekly face to face tutorials and workshops, with additional online lecture materials.
Weekly tutorials/workshops will use a project based exercise to develop and apply skills in the following areas:
1. BIM Setup
2. Modelling and Collaboration
3. Model Coordination
4. Corrective Modelling
5. Asset Information Management
6. Documentation and File Export
7. 4D BIM Planning and Visualisation Processes
8. Data Analytics and Automation
9. 5D BIM: Schedules and quantities
10. Site Execution
These areas are relevant to a diverse range of industry standard software and cloud applications. Students will be given practical exposure to many of these areas, and in some cases, will gather a detailed and advanced understanding of specific workflows and processes for BIM application and management.
Online weekly lecture material supplements each of the face to face applied skill-based workshops. Lectures support the practical learning within workshops by outlining technical jargon, symbols, and prevalent industry trends alongside professional design and construction software adoption and relevance. Lecture material also extends the practical sessions to address multifaceted aspects of digital construction including; the ethical use of automation, industry-recognised standards such as ISO 19650-1 and 19650-2, building codes, health and safety regulations and AI regulations, adherence to BIM execution plans, and aligning work with client specifications and expectations. These lectures have a strong emphasis on emerging technologies like GEN AI, while also addressing continuing issues faced within digital construction industries related to data and information management. The lectures underscore the significance of effective communication skills and continuous learning in emerging technologies during all aspects of Digital construction
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Gen AI WIL-Tutorbot. Interpreting digital construction standards, BIM theory and WIL support through the use of LLM's.
| Intent: | Group task but assessed individually- Working collaborativley but marked individually, students are required to apply AI workflows, engineer prompts and apply skills from workshop exercises into their own education and WIL. Students implement and experiment with a range of Large Languagle Models (LLM's) to engage with building standards and codes, modelling and BIM concepts and other posted course material in order to develop their own unique trained 'tutorbot'. Students are also ecougared to explore and leverage LLMS power in automation and content creation iduing thier work or cadetships. Strict attention to data sensitivity and data security is applied. This assessment aims to: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): A.1, A.2, I.2, P.2 and P.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 35% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Specific assessment sub-criteria for each of the main criteria listed below will be provided in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Test Project involving architectural and structural modelling, coordination and quality assurance, remodeling, documentation, cloud based project setup, management and execution. Test Project as a pathway to National and International Digital Construction Competition
| Intent: | Individual task - Working individually, students will develop a test-project based on compentancies developed throughout the semester. All modelling processes surrounding 3D model auditing and preprocessing activities that support the development of the design and execution of the documentation will be tested. Continuing with the same project scenario developed, students are required to (individually) detail, refine and optimise the construction schedule, apply 4D, and 5D BIM processess and other site execution processes to the model generated. Details regarding format, data sets and suggested length of individual submissions will be presented in class. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, C.2, P.10, P.3, P.4 and P.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Design/drawing/plan/sketch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 55% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Specific assessment sub-criteria for each of the main criteria listed below will be provided in the detailed assessment handout. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Workshop and tutorial exercises- modelling and application of BIM tools. Use and application of automation in Digital construction including Gen AI.
| Intent: | Apply knowledge of software and develop skills in a scaffoded way to design, manage, and document a commercial building. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4, 5 and 6 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): C.1, P.4 and P.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Exercises | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 10% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria: | Students will need to attend weekly tutorials and workshops to complete a range of inclass exercises and tasks. Further specific details will be given in class. | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.
Recommended texts
Comprehensive notes on all topics can be bought from UTS Union Shop, which is located at L3, Tower Bldg, Broadway. The reference number will be given by the lecturers.