Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations is fast becoming the industry standard approach to designing, analysing, and managing building lifecycle. 

BIM in Construction Operation looks at a range of BIM approaches and applications for construction planning and operations, including simulating construction schedules and logistics, buildability forecasting and clash detection.

Careers / Further study

This module can be taken as a stand alone module, or used to build up credit towards a named postgraduate qualification (PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters) within our School of Architecture and Environment Awards:  BIM in Design, Construction and Operation; Building Surveying.

As this module carries university accreditation, once you have submitted your booking form, you will be required to provide the following supporting information for the Programme Leader to review and formally accept your application as required by the university.

• An up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae (including contact details of a work or academic reference)
• A brief personal statement to support your application
• A copy of your highest qualification certificate and transcript of modules studied
• For UK students, a copy of your photographic proof of ID (i.e. driver's licence/passport).

For non-UK students, a copy of your current passport. Please note you may need a Visitor Visa to come to the UK to study less than 6 months. Visit UWE's Visas webpage for more information.

For further information

Email: For any questions in relation to the course, i.e. content, assessments, submissions, etc. please contact the Programme Leader directly (Karina.Silverio@uwe.ac.uk). For queries regarding administration aspects of registration, i.e. fees, etc. please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or by calling the telephone number below.

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81043 (option 1, then option 3)

Content

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate current practice in the use of BIM for construction operations;2. Simulate construction schedules and logistics using BIM to communicate and evaluate project activities;3. Apply BIM for buildability scenario forecasting, including interference management and clash detection;4. Use BIM for construction system design;5. Evaluate the role of BIM for site utilisation planning;6. Critically analyse BIM for phase planning;7. Assess collaborative practices in a multidisciplinary team;8. Work as part of a team.

Learning and Teaching

The module is delivered by way of five study days for face to face teaching. Recorded lectures and the use of email discussion groups of virtual learning environments (VLEs) and other technology-aided means are also employed.

Study time

This module will involve a total of 34 hours direct contact time (on campus).

Students undertake a significant amount of directed and independent study between and after the sessions.

To complete the module and assessment, if taken, we recommend students allocate approximately 150 hours including taught sessions and personal study time. This is only a guideline and will depend on the participants' motivation and learning abilities. 

Assessment

The module will be assessed through a practical skills assessment and a written report.