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This module enables students to develop their understanding of the way in which the construction and built environment domain embraces digital technologies and digital information systems across its operations. This module introduces key theories and concepts of data and digital information management within and beyond the delivery of projects, as a fundamental body of knowledge and competencies that will underpin other modules in the programme and the destination career paths for students on the programme. The module explores core principles and concepts in data, information and knowledge management. It explores the approaches used in the construction industry more specifically, such as digital tools and technologies to handle design and construction information, as well as financial transactions, planning and also monitoring of assets when in use. Relevant advantages are covered, and also the inherent risks associated with digital information exchange (such as data loss, infringement of intellectual property/copyright etc). This approach provides basicknowledge drawn from project examples, industry guidance and textbooks, as well as skills training on relevant software. It begins to build the digital competences and skills that will help students be able to understand building information models, and the wider digital context within which projects are conceived, delivered and evaluated.

Lectures, seminars and discussions in class, are informed by selected reading tasks and dedicated training on Revit, the industry-standard building information management and modelling software.

Students are required to submit a term paper, and then a set of Revit drawing outputs at the end of the module. The module leader provides formative feedback on quizzes, and students gain experience of examining real project drawings – an important professional skills development opportunity.

Aims:

To provide students with a basic working understanding of:
1. the key concepts and terms of data, information and knowledge and the types of data theÌýindustry produces;
2. how digital project delivery works, before, during and after construction;
3. how to use industry-standard digital design and building information modelling software;
4. the advantages of a highly digitalised industry and its risks/challenges; and,
5. current debates and ideas about digital transformation of the industry that project managersÌýmay need to address now and in the future.
NB: knowledge gained in this module is extended further through module Technology 3: The DigitalÌýDesign Process in the Year Two syllabus.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
• Describe the key terms, tools and technologies that constitute digital delivery in construction.
• Explain how projects can benefit from digitalisation, as well as the risks that can occur.
• Appreciate the nature of a project manager’s role and responsibilities in respect of digital dataÌýand information sharing, co-production and exchange.
• Discuss how the industry is changing in respect of digitalisation of its processes, projects andÌýways of working – and what can be improved.
• Outline the standards and technical approaches which govern information modelling andÌýmanagement in construction.
• Apply this knowledge to use an industry standard software to produce a set of outputs toÌýaccepted standards.