Building Information Modelling
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DepartmentFaculty of Civil Engineering
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Program code6211EX045
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationMaster of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
About
BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
| Degree | Master of Engineering Sciences |
| Length | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Study language | Lithuanian |
| Start | 1st of September |
| Entry Qualification | To this programme applicants are accepted from the fields of Civil Engineering. |
BIM, which stands for building information modeling, is the current star player in the construction industry.
Modern technologies of design, construction and production organization as well as those related to operation and maintenance of the facility are based on the BIM concept. It basically means that the whole construction project and its separate parts are developed in the context of a spatial graphic-information model of a single or connected building.
The BIM context embraces all parts of the project (such as architectural, structural, engineering, technological parts and the estimated project value) and life cycle stages (conceptual, technical, work design, construction, operation and maintenance, reconstruction) as existing from earliest conception to demolition of the building.
An ever increasing application of BIM technologies in building design, production and construction, as well as in facility (asset) management puts forward a demand not only for advanced theoretical knowledge and specific practical skills demonstrated by the professionals who are involved in these processes, but also for a broader perspective on information coordination of interfaces between individual project disciplines and project development stages, as well as for the digital integration of static nature of the life cycle stages.
The aim of the Master's Degree Program in Building Information Modeling is to provide specialized engineering knowledge and develop specialized engineering skills to perform the functions of BIM manager required to design and implement a construction project or manage already built assets, as well as to enhance the state-of-the-art achievements in engineering information modeling in technology and management.
What competencies will I acquire?
The Master's Degree in Building Information Modeling Program is designed to develop the following student skills:
- to choose and apply innovative information technology solutions in the fields of design, construction and property management; plan and implement digitization solutions in the construction sector;
- to prepare and coordinate the development parts of the integrated construction project; organize and carry out the construction and manufacturing/production processes, perform the maintenance and management of the built property using information modeling;
- to develop BIM implementation strategy at both company and project level; identify, initiate and execute processes; monitor and educate changes in the work culture.
What are my possible career pathways?
- Working as a BIM manager of building and infrastructure information modeling, BIM project coordinator, BIM expert, BIM consultant in builders 'and developers' organizations, property management companies, design, contracting and manufacturing companies of various profiles, both in the private and public sector;
- Pursuing doctoral studies.
Study subjects
1 Semester
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STGGM24101 9 credits
Building Lifecycle Information Modelling
Module aim
The central aim of the programme is to provide students with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge on modern building information modelling technologies and collaboration approaches to design construction and building operation; to introduce administration and management strategy of the project based on building information modelling concept; to establish a benchmark and standard for organisational collaborative working; to provide with the capability to integrate the design and construction processes with asset management through collaborative practices and information systems to promote an effective, efficient, socially responsive and sustainable construction industry.
Module description
This MSc course seeks to support and also lead the construction industry through the implementation of Integrated Project Delivery, supported by the adoption of Building Information Modelling, to make the industry more effective in its delivery, more economically viable in its business and more sustainable in its practice. Modern computer-aided design technology in AEC industry is based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) concept. According to this concept building project through the all lifecycle stages have to be developed within information modelling context covering all stages and parts of the project. BIM lano f a single object for all project teams (designers, manufactures, contractors, asset managers, and owners), single source of information for all project parts (architectural, structural, mechanical, economical, technological) and stages (conceptual design, detailed project, production, construction operation). Based on the concept of building information modelling the system of centralized project process administration and management is proposed and combined with project deliverables.
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STGGM24102 9 credits
Building Information Modeling Technologies
Module aim
To give special knowledge about modern building information modeling (BIM) integrated systems and technologies
Module description
Whithin the scope of this module the first stages of the building life cycle is being analyzed – the integrated design process and it’s deliverables as a result of development of single or distributed three-dimensional graphical information model of the building. Such graphical information building model is a general object of development for all project teams. Project teams are being formed in the course of working together building an integrated BIM model consisting of: an architectural, structural and MEP models.
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STGGM17121 6 credits
Regulation of the Digital Construction Process
Module aim
To get acquainted with Digital construction process, it’s legal evironment regulation and Digital construction standards.
Module description
The Digital construction process are being studied. The teritorry planing law sources subjects and objects discussed as well as it’s storing and management in Digital environment. The legal regulation of the design, construction processes and construction supervision, buildings use and teritorry planing regulations are being studied as well as order of the disputes resolutions and legal responsibility for violation of the construction and teritorry planing regulations. The Digital information modeling studied for all processes. The Digital simulation means reviewed for essential requirements assurance.
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STGSM17122 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
To enable students to effectively and purposefully apply the knowledge and abilities required for the development of scientific research and innovation.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical and practical knowledge that helps to understand the goals, tasks and main methods of scientific research and innovative activities in the field of construction. It is important to know the process of creating innovations and the commercialization of innovations, the protection of intellectual property. The subject includes the application of mathematical modeling and experimental activity methods in solving construction science problems, data collection and processing methods. It is important to understand the role of mathematical statistics and probabilistic modeling in the research process. Students will benefit from the methods of planning experiments, operations research, and statistical quality control when conducting scientific work. Construction students are given general knowledge about the methods of assessing and ensuring the reliability of construction objects. The subject also includes methods of risk assessment and management of industrial objects and methods of group creativity.
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STGGM17122 3 credits
Research Work 1
Module aim
To introduce students with the collection of the scientific literature and they analysis and generalization
Module description
Literature review on selected subject mode under the quidance of graduation work advisor
2 Semester
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STGGM24204 9 credits
Development of Building Integrated Project
Module aim
To give special knowledge about modern building information modeling (BIM) integrated systems and technologies.
Module description
Whithin the scope of this module the first stages of the building life cycle is being analyzed – the integrated design process and it’s deliverables as a result of development of single or distributed three-dimensional graphical information model of the building. Such graphical information building model is a general object of development for all project teams. Project teams are being formed in the course of working together building an integrated BIM model consisting of: an architectural, structural and MEP models.
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STGGM24203 6 credits
Planning the Implementation of the Static Information Modeling Project
Module aim
The central aim of the programme is to provide students with the basic theoretical and practical knowledge on modern building information modelling technologies and collaboration approaches to design construction and building operation; to introduce administration and management strategy of the project based on building information modelling concept; to establish a benchmark and standard for organisational collaborative working; to provide with the capability to integrate the design and construction processes with asset management through collaborative practices and information systems to promote an effective, efficient, socially responsive and sustainable construction industry.
Module description
This MSc course seeks to support and also lead the construction industry through the implementation of Integrated Project Delivery, supported by the adoption of Building Information Modelling, to make the industry more effective in its delivery, more economically viable in its business and more sustainable in its practice. Modern computer-aided design technology in AEC industry is based on Building Information Modelling (BIM) concept. According to this concept building project through the all lifecycle stages as well as it’s separate parts have to be created within single or integrated information modelling context covering all stages and parts of the project. BIM model is a single object for all project teams (designers, manufactures, contractors, asset managers, and owners), single source of information for all project parts (architectural, structural, mechanical, economical, technological) and stages (conceptual design, detailed project, production, construction operation). Based on the concept of building information modelling the system of centralized project process administration and management is proposed and combined with project deliverables
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STGGM17132 3 credits
Research Work 2
Module aim
To introduce students with the collection of the scientific literature and they analysis and generalization.
Module description
The analysis and description of the results of the literature studies. The investigation of final work. The analysis of the research results. The public presentation of the research results.
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FMITM19308 6 credits
Cloud Computing and Networks
Module aim
To provide knowledge’s about cloud computing.
Module description
Introduction to cloud computing. Cloud computing – architecture, virtualization, service management, security.
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FMITM19338 6 credits
Database Management
Module aim
Provide the information about DBMS, introduce a comparison of the differences, advantages and disadvantages; be able to create the database, use the SQL language, write queries, create GUI.
Module description
The course is designed to familiarize students with databases and database management systems concepts. Provides information on possible actions to databases, database users are presented, their possible rights working with databases and database security. Also course introduces the graphical user interface development as well as generating reports and its presentation.
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STGGM17133 6 credits
Systems of Integrated Design and Analysis
Module aim
To give general fundamentals and practical skills about state-of-the-art integrated CAD/CAE systems, building information modeling technologies, complex usage of numerical modeling, analysis and design systems of building structures. To give practical skills in usage of numerical modeling analysis and design systems of building structures according to Eurocodes requirements.
Module description
State-of-the-art computer aided design technology is based on the concept of graphical-information modeling of a building. According to this concept entire building project and their different parts are ensured by using of complete and intelligent 3D Building Information Model (BIM) that embodies the full scope of design, engineering and production information across all disciplines. Examine BIM application in building design process it can be assumed that of object modeling and simulation technique comprises a full range of actions starting from the development of virtual model of the project under consideration, describing all physical parameters characteristic of a real structure, defining the conditions of its position. Then analysis of model behavior under real maintenance conditions is performed: effects of different character are described and the results obtained are analyzed. The results received by next step are presented in common technical documentation form: general arran
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APPEM17231 6 credits
Integrated Building Services
Module aim
To introduce students to the energy efficiency measures of the building, the integration of the capabilities of the building engineering systems and possible computer simulation tools used in building information modeling context.
Module description
The module introduces the importance of the building information model and the integrated organization of the process of the building engineering systems design, and supervision of the project, communication of the individual parts of the project based on information model support. The introduction of computer tools used for building energy modeling and integrated engineering systems modeling is presented. The requirements of the design documentation is introduced, which is necessary for the implementation of the project.
3 Semester
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STVNM17373 12 credits
Information Modeling of Construction Project Planning and Implementation
Module aim
The aim of this module is to introduce the students with theory of integrated Building Information Modelling (BIM) in construction and practical implementation (for evaluation, planning, structure element’s production and implementation of actual construction project tasks), training of skills and continuous professional development both with knowledge for scientific research in BIM area.
Module description
During integrated construction project life-cycle (implementation) is proposed to apply the Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology, which helps reduce design errors, uncertainties and risks. Three-dimensional 3D design of construction and structure element’s production, calculation of estimates and resources, preparation of calendar schedules and management of resource flows, analysis of the implementation, comparison of alternatives with decision support systems and the analysis possible risks must be combined in single system and is subject to information management for construction problems.
To simulate construction works the 3D BIM Design model with quantitative/geometry is used and as an additional assessment of the time dimension is needed to get the 4D BIM construction model. According to the actual project data, construction execution process visualization as Virtual Project Development (VPD) and the real-time construction review the construction organizational issues can be solved. In addition, the estimated qualitative parameter – the price is obtained using the base of 3D design and 4D construction models and assessed in 5D BIM economic model.
Alternatives can be analyzed by selected indicators in different BIM model development phases (3D/4D/5D/6D) based on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) conception and evaluation can be done to the same level of aggregated information using a multicriteria decision support system. -
APPEM17333 9 credits
Sustainable Use and Maintenance Information Modelling of Building and its Infrastructure
Module aim
Provide technical and management knowledge to the integrated and effective management of developed facility using the information modelling.
Module description
Trends of facility information model development and application. Standards of facility management and process of information management. Data structure used within the facility operation over the entire life cycle of facility. Types of information model and level of model details. Facility management database storage, its development and management. Roles and responsibilities. Information model use and management tools. Facility management smart tools application and installation in city’s management networks.
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STGGM17141 3 credits
Research Work 3
Module aim
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Module description
The analysis and description of the results of the literature studies. The investigation of final work. The analysis of the research results. The public presentation of the research results.
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STVNM24302 6 credits
Integrated Project Management
Module aim
To introduce students to advanced construction project management methods and tools. To develop students’ understanding of project management and their ability to apply theoretical project management methods and tools to implementing construction projects that use Building Information Modelling.
Module description
This course provides an understanding of how Building Information Modelling must be used to effectively manage projects to ensure that they are completed on time, on budget and meeting the needs of the client. It introduces students to the basic processes of managing a construction project from inception to completion with an emphasis on the application of Building Information Modelling. Topics covered include Building Information Modelling project planning, project implementation, integrated project management, project time, cost and quality management, project human resource management, project communications management, project risk management, project monitoring and control, and project procurement management.
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STVNM24301 6 credits
Deployment and benefit assessment of Building Information Modelling
Module aim
To introduce students to the methods of assessing the maturity and benefits of Building Information Modelling in construction projects. To develop students’ understanding of the monitoring of Building Information Modelling and to develop their ability to apply theoretical methods and tools for the assessment and monitoring of the maturity and benefits of Building Information Modelling in the implementation of construction projects.
Module description
This subject helps you to understand how to effectively adopt Building Information Modelling in design and construction organisations, how to assess the maturity of the application of Building Information Modelling in the organisation and the project, and how to measure the benefits of applying Building Information Modelling. It introduces students to methods and tools for assessing the maturity of Building Information Modelling and for measuring and monitoring the benefits of Building Information Modelling. Topics covered include maturity models for Building Information Modelling as described in the literature, maturity assessment methods for Building Information Modelling as applied worldwide, methods and tools for measuring the benefits of Building Information Modelling as applied worldwide, and methods and frameworks for monitoring the use of Building Information Modelling.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled laboratory work.
4 Semester
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STGGM17143 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis
Module aim
To develop skills to independently perform the analysis of scientific, engineering and informatics literature. Independently form the goals of research work. Conduct research. Analyze the research results. Draw the conclusions of the completed work and present them independently to the engineering community.
Module description
Analysis of scientific, methodological and normative literature. Formation of the work goal. Theoretical and analytical research on the topic of the thesis. Analysis of the results of the thesis research. Formulation of conclusions and recommendations of the thesis.
Statistics
| Metric | Value |
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| Enrolled students | 11 |
| Enrolled to FT | 11 |
| Min FT grade | 9.43 |