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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Building Information Modelling: Application in Asset Management
Reference ACM021 Version 1
Created May 2018 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved April 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop a professional working understanding of building information modelling management (BIMM) and its implications for the built environment across the project delivery and asset management stages.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Define asset management in the context of the built environment.
2 Discuss the management skills involved in asset management, the stages of asset management implementation, outsourcing and space utilisation issues.
3 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the utilisation of BIMM during the project delivery and asset management stages including relevant legislation.
4 Apply BIMM as a vehicle to manage activity during the asset management stage including data management.

Indicative Module Content
Human influences, economic influences, effects on business, organisational structures, FM strategies, benefit analysis, occupancy evaluation, outsourcing, data management, COBie, data security, BIMFM.

Module Delivery
The module is available for delivery by distance-learning via CampusMoodle. Access to staff support will be available through online forums. The delivery of this module will be supported through case studies, group activities and discussion forums.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 70
Non-Contact Hours N/A 80
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 40% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: Normally a longitudinal assessment involving topic discussion forums (20%) and a group presentation (20%).
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 3, 4
Description: An individual written piece of work.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
In order to pass this module students must achieve 40% or greater in each component.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A 70% or greater
B 60% or greater
C 50% or greater
D 40% or greater
E 35% or greater
F Less than 35%
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Journals, to include Design Studies, ITCon, Automation in Construction, professional journals, including those from the RICS, RIBA and CIAT.
2 Shiem-Shim, DT., Hee TT. (2013) Facilities Management and the Business of Managing Assets, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon
3 Teicholy, Paul M., (2013) BIM for Facilities Managers, Wiley
4 Teicholz, Paul M. BIM for facility managers, editor of compilation.; International Facility Management Association.; IFMA Foundation, 2013.


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