Digital Construction: Technology, Strategy & Management draft

Program Overview

This 20-credit short course explores digital construction processes and technologies in the AECFM sector. It aims to bridge the gap in curricula for Industry 4.0 adoption. Through lectures, seminars, and practical work, learners develop strategic and management capabilities, professional communication skills, and a deep understanding of digital construction's potential to enhance the AECFM sector. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in digital construction management, BIM, design engineering, project management, and facilities management.

Program Outline

Outline:

It aims to close the gap in the curricula for supporting the AECFM sector in embracing the Industry 4.0 vision.

The course will cover the following topics:

• Digital construction processes and technologies
• Industry 4.0
• AECFM sector
• Strategic and management capabilities
• Professional communication skills

Assessment:

• Written Assignment (Coursework) [50%]: Learners will complete a 2,000-word funding application based on a provided template.
This assignment will assess the learner's ability to:
• Evaluate a current sector problem or process
• Propose a digital construction process and/or technology
• Write a compelling funding application
• Presentation (Practical) [50%]: Learners will deliver a 15-minute presentation on their funding application.
This presentation will assess the learner's ability to:
• Communicate effectively
• Answer questions effectively

Teaching:

• The course will be taught by experienced academics and practitioners in the field of digital construction.

Careers:

Potential career paths include:

• Digital construction manager
• BIM specialist
• Design engineer
• Project manager
• Facilities manager

Other:

• The course is linked to both academic research and contemporary practice.

• The course is open to learners from a variety of backgrounds, including architecture, engineering, construction, and other built environment-related fields.

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:

£777.80

England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees:

£777.80

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.