Module code: CSE7018-B
Building Information Modelling has become a prominent topic in civil engineering in recent years. This approach to managing and sharing information has been shown to improve the sustainability, safety and overall efficiency of civil engineering projects throughout their lifecycle. Since 2016, all publicly procured construction projects in the UK are required to implement BIM, with similar mandates being established in other countries. Therefore it is crucial for all civil engineers to understand this method of managing the information that they work with.
The aim of this module is to provide students with a deep and practical understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the context of Civil and Structural Engineering. Through learning about the key drivers thatresulted in the emergence of BIM as well as the main national and international standards that have been developed to describe the UK BIM Framework including ISO EN 19650-1:2018, students will be equipped to take leading and pragmatic roles on projects in embracing this new way of working. There exists a significant knowledge and skills gap in the industry, which students of this module will be able to provide a meaningful role in closing through reverse-mentoring of more senior staff when they enter the workplace.