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Module title: An Introduction to Building Information Modelling for Civil Engineers
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 10.00
ECTS credit value: 5
Module code: CTR07901
Module leader: Andrew Livingstone
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module focuses on the significance of digitisation and information management in the built environment. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics about the creation, extraction and management of digital data throughout various stages of construction, starting from site analysis and extending to modelling design, structural systems, material options, and modern construction processes. Within this module, you gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies and tools can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of structural design within architectural projects. Within your assigned group: you will have to· Decide upon a hypothetical site for an off-gride micro buildings, and detail what site restrictions are present.· Decide upon a floor layout of the off-gride micro building. Each member of the group will select a unique method of construction:· Lightweight timber frame panel (TFP)· Structurally insulated panels (SIPs)· Cross Laminated timber (CLT)· Nail laminated timber (NLT)· Timber Beam and post with lightweight infill panels· Hybrid approach · Each student will complete their design using their selected method of construction. Complete with: o Drawings to be produced Roof plan, floor plan, Elevations, 3D View and Panelised construction drawings o Panel weights will be reported o Cutting lists providedTen weeks of computer class lectures/design tutorials, at 2hr per week. Using SketchUp Pro design software.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Gain an appreciation of dimensional spatial planning data in relation to civil and structural engineering infrastructure.

LO2: Recognise the importance of detailed engineering drawings in the delivery of projects.

LO3: Collect various resources to allow decisions to be made in relation to structural form and contribution to conceptual design.

LO4: Develop an awareness of the integration of structural elements including the effects of construction method of delivery on-site vs off-site construction affecting health, safety and sustainability considerations in the full scale project.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: EGYPT
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Livingstone
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 2 hours weekly - this is a challenge-based module, with some prewritten lectures, but predominantly workshop-style sessions, in which you will design in 3D modelling a micro dwelling/holiday home/garden office.
Online Guided independent study 80 You are expected to organise your own time, finding and engaging with resources such as books, academic journal articles and online materials as well as working towards your assessments.
Total Study Hours100
Expected Total Study Hours for Module100


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4 Week 11 , WORDS= 3,500 words max This is an individual coursework activity. However, you will be broken into groups for setting boundary conditions for everyone. The output of this assessment will be a coursework report with max length 3500 words using Harvard or Numbers style references. Please follow these steps to complete the assessment: Within your assigned group: you will have 30m2 • Decide upon a hypothetical site for an off-gride micro buildings, and detail what site restrictions are present. • Decide upon a floor layout of the off-gride micro building. You are to do the following: • Each member of the group will select a unique method of construction: (so no duplication) o Light weight timber frame panel (TFP) o Structurally insulated panels (SIPs) o Cross Laminated timber (CLT) o Nail laminated timber (NLT) o Timber Beam and post with light weight infill panels o Hybrid approach • Each student will complete their design using their selected method of construction. Complete with: o Drawings to be produced  Roof plan, floor plan, Elevations, 3D View and Panelised construction drawings o Panel weights will be reported o Cutting lists provided For your final report: please include all your design drawings, cutting lists and panel weights. Then giving a critically analyse of what benefits of the offsite system proposed.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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