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. 

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.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold:

• an undergraduate bachelor's degree 1st or 2nd class honours in any discipline (level 8), along with three years of relevant industrial experience;
• or an ordinary bachelor's 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 a process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). They may also be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the course.

What you will Learn

This module will cover the following topics: Building Information modelling (BIM), sensor networks and building management systems, digital twins and performance modelling, real-life data collection and analysis, and standards and best practices 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 before attending. The course needs are identified through careful observation and primary market research, starting with the EY report (2021).

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the key concepts of digitisation in construction, including building information modelling (BIM), digital twins and augmented reality
2. Consider the opportunities offered by advances in BIM, big data and sensor technologies
3. Apply BIM in the whole building lifecycle, including facilities management
4. Track the progress, materials and products flow through the construction project
5. Gain practical experience in using BIM tools;
6. Consider the need for sensors to provide the data for digital twins and their incorporation into construction elements
7. Analyse and exploit large volumes of data generated during a construction project
8. Apply standardised approaches and best practice for improved information flow and information management across the whole construction project lifecycle

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Micro-credentials Team,
University of Galway

Email: Micro-credentials

How to Apply

You can apply for this University of Galway micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

Academic level: Micro-credentials and CPD
College/Interest type: Micro-credentials/CPD Postgrad Level 9
Academic programme: Science and Engineering Micro-credentials CPC15.

You will need to manually enter the Module Name and Code under ‘Module Name’ on the second page of your application. Please copy the name and code below:

Digital Construction Technologies - CE5105