Module Overview

BIM Electrical (2)

The BIM Electrical module is in response to an AEC industry need for BIM skilled personnel. It is aimed at level seven students wanting to up-skill in the area of BIM Technologies.

This module is designed to take student engineers, who have completed the preceding module, to a level where they are adept with the use of BIM software and can carry out complex tasks within the graphical user interface.

Module Code

ELEC 3002

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

·         Linking Revit models

·         Spaces

·         Heating and Cooling load reports

·         Mechanical systems

·         Creating families

·         Collaboration and clash detection

·         Energy analysis

·         Conceptual massing

Instruction is by means of in-class lectures, tutorials and consultations. The tutor uses audio visual aids in the form of video tutorials mainly to elaborate on lecture content and to stimulate discussion. The lecture programme will seek to introduce the theories and concepts of the subject matter and prepare the students for tutorials and for project work. The tutorials will provide students with the examples of various BIM processes, management procedures and methodologies including;

  • SBE Website
  • Demonstrations 
  • Lectures
  • Execution of projects
  • Individual and group tutorials
  • Group workshops related to projects
  • Critiques and reviews
  • Self directed learning during and outside contact hours

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100