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Digital Construction Technologies
Course delivery consists of a mixture of remote (or online) and in-person (or face-to-face) activities on campus.
Microcreds overview
This module will cover the broad areas of building information modelling (BIM) technology, digital twinning, visualisation methods and their standard approaches within the construction sector. Digitalisation will fundamentally change the ways in which construction teams interact. Technologies such as BIM will seamlessly monitor the materials and products delivered to the construction site, in a manner that respects the need for sustainability and traceability. Furthermore, sensors will provide the data for digital twins and their incorporation into construction elements, thus the ability to analyse and exploit the large volumes of data is required.
What you'll learn
The following topics will be covered as part of this module: Building Information modelling (BIM); Sensor networks and building management systems; Digital twins and performance modelling; Real-life data collection and analysis; Standards and best practice in data management.
Attendance and active participation are essential components of this course. During the lectures, students will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with academic staff. All reading assignments must be completed prior to attending. The course needs are identified through careful observation and primary market research, starting with the EY report (2021).
Requirements
Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Applicants should hold: an undergraduate bachelor degree 1st or 2nd class honours in any discipline level 8, along with three years of relevant industrial experience or an ordinary bachelor degree or 3rd class honours undergraduate degree level 7, along with five years of relevant industrial experience or a recognised professional qualification and five years of relevant industrial experience. Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria are encouraged to contact the programme's administrators to discuss eligibility through Recognition through Prior Learning (RPL) and may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the programme.
This course has also been approved by Industry 4.0 Skillnet, for a 30% fees subsidy for professionals employed in the Irish Private sector and Sole Traders. Funding is limited and subject to availability on the date of request. Please email Ylenia Morselli at info@industry4skillnet.com for terms and conditions.* *Subject to change.
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- Understand the key concepts of digitisation in construction, including building information modelling (BIM), digital twins and augmented reality.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the opportunities offered by advances in BIM, big data and sensor technologies.
- Develop skills in BIM in the whole building lifecycle, including facilities management.
- Be able to track the progress, materials and products flow through the construction project.
- Gain practical experience in using BIM tools.
- Understand the need for sensors to provide the data for digital twins and their incorporation into construction elements.
- Be able to analyse and exploit large volumes of data generated during a construction project.
- Understand the standardised approaches and best practice for improved information flow and information management across the whole construction project lifecycle.
Continuous Assessment
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