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DIT College of Engineering and the Built Environment

Dublin School of Architecture

School of Multi-disciplinary Technologies

Dublin School of Architecture Part time and CPD programmes in

2013-2014

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

DIT College of Engineering and the Built Environment

Dublin School of Architecture

School of Multi-disciplinary Technologies

This brochure features images of project work produced by Springboard students at the DIT Dublin School of Architecture.

What is BIM?

‘’Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative and collaborative way ofworking that is underpinned by digital technologies which support more efficientmethods of designing, creating and maintaining the built environment. In essenceBIM embeds key product and asset data within multi-dimensional computer modelsthat can be used for effective management of information throughout the projectlifecycle – from earliest inception through occupation. It has been described as agame-changing technological and cultural process for the construction sector.’’From ‘Growth through BIM’ April 3012 report of the UK Construction IndustryCouncil (CIC)

BIM will be central to the resurgence of the building industry in Ireland. For thecoming years it is predicted that building activity in the domestic economy will becentred on the vast challenge of retrofitting the existing private, public and domesticbuilding stock to meet mandatory EU energy performance requirements, whileopportunities are also emerging for Irish building design and construction businessesto provide design and construction services in an international setting. All of thisactivity will require significant up-skilling amongst architects, engineers, surveyors,technologists and construction managers in the use of BIM.

The School of Architecture and School of Multidisciplinary Technologies at the DITCollege of Engineering + Built Environment have developed a suite of BIMprogrammes and modules to meet this need.

Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.dit.ie/architecture/


DIT / College / SchoolThe College of Engineering & the Built Environment is one of four colleges in the Dublin Institute of Technology.

The College comprises seven schools, each of which provides professionally accredited undergraduate andpostgraduate programmes in building design and construction disciplines including architecture, architecturaltechnology, civil and structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, planning, quantity surveyingand construction management.

The new School of Multidisciplinary Technologies has developed two industry-focussed re-skilling programmesin Building Information Modelling (BIM), which are delivered in collaboration with the Dublin School ofArchitecture, the School of Surveying & Construction Management and the School of Mechanical & DesignEngineering, These programmes are:

• DT775 CPD Diploma (BIM Technologies)

• DT775a CPD Diploma (Collaborative BIM)

The Dublin School of Architecture also delivers three short CPD Certificate modules focussed on developingthe BIM skills for architects and architectural technologists. These modules are:

• CPDBEU01 BIM Architecture 1: Primary Building Elements

• CPDBEU02 BIM Architecture 2: Secondary Building Elements

• CPDBEU04 BIM Architecture 3: Tertiary Building Elements

Full details on our BIM and other part time postgraduate and CPD programmes are available on the homepageof the DIT Dublin School of Architecture http://www.dit.ie/architecture/

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What our CPD BIM students say:

This is what some of our CPD BIM students have said about the CPD BIM programmes:

“My first few hours working on Revit blew my mindaway. I was thrilled to be able to produce basic 3Dmodels in such a quick way. Initially I thought thatwe were merely drawing in 3D, but I now see Revitas a very powerful database which presents datagraphically, enabling us humans to interpret it. Thisdemands careful control of the data input, addinginformation at any given stage of the project in alogical and organised manner, building up in layersof increasing complexity as the project progresses.I look forward to building on the skills I now have,and can’t wait to do my first real BIM project!’’Architect

“The main reason that I was keen to upskill in Revit was to optimise employment security and ensure that I was not overtaken by some young“whippersnapper” fresh out of college.’’Architectural Technologist

“I found the lectures were delivered in a veryfriendly and informative manner. The back-up fromthe lecturer and assistant was second to none andwent a long way to my enjoyment of the course.’’Engineering Technician

“Having completed the BIM Architecture 1module, I realise that for Irish consultancies andmulti-disciplinary design teams working in growingbut competitive international markets, BIM is amust. The capacity to use BIM could be aconsultancy's unique selling point, but can alsoprovide the efficiencies required to alter the profitrange.’’ Structural engineer

“I recently attended an interview for a new project with aretail client. My co-directors were making the job pitchand towards the end of the interview I took out my laptopand gave them a brief introduction to BIM through theuse of my DIT project model. They are informedclients and experienced in examining conventionalsketches, Autocad drawings, sketch-up models etc.They were so impressed with the capabilities of Revit,and of our ability to use it, that it swung the contractin our favour.’’ Architectural Technologist

“Over the last few years many new softwareapplications have promised so much. They alllooked really slick when they were demonstrated,but alas when you tried to use them in the real worldthey did not come up to scratch. My experience withRevit has been completely different. I started with alittle apprehension, but to my surprise it went waybeyond my expectations due to its ease of use andthe results you can get with very little input. Afteronly an eight week course I had enough ability andconfidence to produce a model with basicconstruction documentation. Going forward I feel Iwill be able to build on this foundation of knowledgeand produce building industry standard constructiondocuments. Now I am looking to the future withgreat interest to see where this new journey will takeme.’’ Construction Technician

“It is quite extraordinary how much we all learntwithin three and a half months. Although many feltunder pressure at various stages it was all worthit. It is an inspirational course and a uniqueconcept in BIM education. I think you have allsurpassed your goal.’’ Architect

Entry requirements:The various College of Engineering + Built Environment CPD BIM programmes and modules are open to thefollowing categories of applicants:

• Graduates of Level 8 degree programmes in Architecture, Architectural Technology, MechanicalEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying,Construction Management

• Graduates of professionally accredited Level 7 programmes in Architectural Technology and ConstructionTechnology

All students are required to have sound basic computer skills, and experience of construction processes.

Programme attendance:

To complete a CPD Diploma programme, studentsshould allocate 20 hours of their time each week for theduration of each semester. 6 hours will be spent incollege, and the remaining 14 hours will be spent in self-directed learning carrying out project work.

To complete a standalone CPD Certificate module,students should allocate 7 hours of their time each weekfor the duration of each semester. Students attendcollege for 3 hours each week over a period of 8 weeks,and the remaining hours are spent in self-directedlearning carrying out project work.

To facilitate students already in employment, attendancein college will generally take place between 18.00-21.00on weekdays and 10-00-13.00 on Saturdays. All otherlearning can be achieved remotely and online.

Career opportunities:

This programme will provide experienced built environment professionals and recent Level 8 graduates withan additional skill set centred on Building Information Modelling which will enable employment as a BIMprofessional in building design practices and the construction industry.

Additional benefits for CPD BIM students:

Students registered on DIT part time and CPD programmes have access to all the resources available to fulltime students. These include:

• Access to BIM software including Autodesk Revit, IES, Navisworks, CostX

• Access to PCs and software, 08.00-21.30, Monday-Saturday

• At-cost plotting

• Web based BIM resources on DIT webcourses intranet

• Web access to library services including codes and standards


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DT775 CPD Diploma (BIM Technologies)

Programme description:

The DT775 CPD Diploma (BIM Technologies) is a 1 year part time multi-disciplinary up-skilling programme forarchitects, technologists, engineers, surveyors, construction managers and other professionals with anacademic and / or professional background in the activity of building design and procurement.

The programme is set at Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications and aims to provide graduatesof building design and construction related programmes with an educational setting in which to develop anability to use Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the purposes of technical design, digital analysis andinformation production in a multi-disciplinary building design process.

Over two semesters students will develop skills in the use of BIM applications relevant to their discipline(Architecture, Architectural Technology, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Surveying and ConstructionManagement) with an introduction to selected BIM applications used by other disciplines.

Programme modules:

Collaborative BIM 1: Introduction to Building Information Modelling Technologies

BIM Architecture 1: BIM Building Services 1 BIM Surveying and Management 1:Primary Building Elements Programming & Scheduling

BIM Architecture 2: BIM Building Services 2 BIM Surveying and Management 2:Secondary Building Elements Leveraging BIM for Cost & Value

Management

BIM Architecture 3: BIM Building Services 3: BIM Surveying and Management 3:Tertiary Building Elements Sustainability Analysis & Low Advanced BIM for Construction &

Energy Building Design Project Management

Collaborative BIM 2: Collaborative BIM Module

DT775a CPD Diploma (Collaborative BIM)

Programme description:

The DT775a CPD Diploma (Collaborative BIM) is a 2 year part time multi-disciplinary up-skillingprogramme for architects, technologists, engineers, surveyors, construction managers and otherprofessionals with an academic and / or professional background in the activity of building design andprocurement. It comprises the modules of the DT775 CPD Diploma (BIM Technologies) over Year 1,together with further modules in Year 2 focussed on management processes and collaborative designusing BIM.

As with DT775, the programme is set at Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications. It aims to providegraduates of building design and construction related programmes with an educational setting in which todevelop an ability to use BIM for the purposes of technical design, digital analysis and information productionin a multi-disciplinary building design process, with an additional skillset extending to management andcollaborative design processes.

Over four semesters students will develop skills in the use of BIM applications relevant to their discipline(Architecture, Architectural Technology, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Surveying andConstruction Management) with an introduction to selected BIM applications used by other disciplines,and an ability to engage in collaborative design in a multi-disciplinary design team setting, using themedium of BIM.

Programme modules:

Collaborative BIM 1: Introduction to Building Information Modelling Technologies

BIM Architecture 1: BIM Building Services 1 BIM Surveying and Management 1:Primary Building Elements Programming & Scheduling

BIM Architecture 2: BIM Building Services 2 BIM Surveying and Management 2:Secondary Building Elements Leveraging BIM for Cost & Value

Management

BIM Architecture 3: BIM Building Services 3: BIM Surveying and Management 3:Tertiary Building Elements Sustainability Analysis & Low Advanced BIM for Construction &

Energy Building Design Project Management

Collaborative BIM 2: Collaborative BIM Module

Collaborative BIM 3: Advanced BIM Processes and Management

Collaborative BIM 4: Collaborative Multidisciplinary BIM Design Project

Programme fee:€2400 + registration

Programme duration:2 x 15 week semesters

Registration, induction andcommencement:January each year

Commencement: Week commencing 23/09/2013

Location:DIT Bolton Street

Contact details for furtherinformation:[email protected]

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Programme duration:4 x 15 week semesters


Commencement: Week commencing 23/09/2013


Contact details for further information:[email protected]

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CPDBEU01 CPD Certificate (BIM Architecture 1)

Module description:

The CPDBEU01 CPD Certificate (BIM Architecture 1)is the first of three related part time multi-disciplinaryup-skilling BIM module for building designprofessionals with an academic and / or professionalbackground in the activity of building design andprocurement.

It is set at Level 8 in the National Framework ofQualifications, and can be combined with the relatedBIM Architecture 2 and BIM Architecture 3 modulesto achieve the award of CPD Diploma (BIMArchitecture).

The module is aimed at industry professionals whoare fully employed and who have only limitedavailable time for re-skilling. The module is deliveredin 3 hour blocks over eight contact weeks with thechoice of aligning project work with an office projects.

This module is introductory and aims to provide graduates of building design and construction relatedprogrammes with an educational setting in which to up-skill in the Revit Architecture BIM application and willdevelop the learner’s knowledge of basic techniques for creating a digital building model.

On completion of the module the learner will be able to:

• Select an appropriate application template to begin a building project

• Describe the organisation of the graphic user interface and identify the hierarchy to be able to locate andexecute commands, sub commands on the GUI

• Set up grids and levels for precise 3d element drawing

• Interpret sketch and CAD designs for creation of a BIM project

• Create a building mass to reflect the proposed building shape, size and volume

• Construct and edit primary building elements

• Organise building data on to digital plotting sheets

The module is aimed at industry professionals who are fully employed and who have only limited availabletime for re-skilling. The module is delivered in 3 hour blocks over eight contact weeks with the choice ofaligning project work with an office projects.


Module description:

The CPDBEU02 CPD Certificate (BIM Architecture 2)is the second of three related part time multi-disciplinary up-skilling BIM modules for buildingdesign professionals with an academic and / orprofessional background in the activity of buildingdesign and procurement.

It is set at Level 8 in the National Framework ofQualifications, and can be combined with the relatedBIM Architecture 1 and BIM Architecture 3 modulesto achieve the award of CPD Diploma (BIMArchitecture).

This is an intermediate module and will develop thelearner’s ability for creating secondary buildingelements to integrate with primary building elementsin a digital building model.

On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

• Identify and select a set of secondary building elements from a digital library

• Create and edit secondary building element sets for use in the building project

• Recognise the hierarchy and have ability to execute commands, sub commands of secondary buildingelements

• Establish how to connect and edit primary and secondary building elements

• Convey graphic description and measurement of secondary building elements

• Construct custom annotations, tags and keynotes

• Schedule values to measure primary and secondary building elements

• Manipulate the model to effectively visualise the building by way of views

• Organise building data on to digital plotting sheets



Programme duration:8 contact weeks over one 15 week semester



Contact details for further information:[email protected]

Programme details:




Commencement: October and February each year



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Dublin School of Architecture “Springboard’’ funded programmes commencing September 2013

Are you a professionally qualified building designprofessional who is unemployed, in reducedemployment, or previously self-employed?

If so you may be eligible for admission to thefollowing DIT part time programmes which arebeing offered under the Department of Education &Skills “Springboard’’ initiative commencing inSeptember 2013:

Retrofit & Energy Performance programmes (Dublin School of Architecture):

Code Programme Duration Credits Level

DT774 Postgraduate Certificate 1 30 9(Digital Analysis & Energy Retrofit)* year

DT775d Postgraduate Certificate 1 30 9(Thermal Performance Modelling) year

DT775e CPD Diploma 1 15 9(Building Environmental Assessment Methods) semester

*This programme limited to professionally qualified architects and architectural technologists

To be eligible for a place on a Springboard programme a person must be unemployed witha previous history of employment and satisfy one of the following three criteria and be activelyseeking employment:

1. Be in receipt of one of the payments from the Department of Social Protection (forexample Jobseeker’s Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance, Disability Allowance etc) OR

2. Be signing for social insurance contribution credits OR

3. Be previously self-employed

Details on these and other related programmes are available on the DIT School ofArchitecture website homepage: http://www.dit.ie/architecture/

Springboard applications should be made through the Springboard website:http://www.springboardcourses.ie/

For further information please email [email protected]

Springboard funded students will be provided with a work placement opportunity as part of the programme.

Details will be confirmed as part of the application process.

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Module description:

The CPDBEU03 CPD Certificate (BIM Architecture3) is the third of three related part time multi-disciplinary up-skilling BIM modules for buildingdesign professionals with an academic and / orprofessional background in the activity of buildingdesign and procurement.

It is set at Level 8 in the National Framework ofQualifications, and can be combined with therelated BIM Architecture 1 and BIM Architecture 2modules to achieve the award of CPD Diploma(BIM Architecture).

The module is aimed at industry professionals whoare fully employed and who have only limitedavailable time for re-skilling. The module is deliveredin 3 hour blocks over eight contact weeks with thechoice of aligning project work with an office projects.

This is an advanced module and will develop the learner’s ability for creating tertiary building elements developingtechnical designs to integrate with primary and secondary building elements in a digital building model.

On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

• Locate and select detail design components to construct tertiary details for building elements in a digitalbuilding model

• Create and edit tertiary building element representation for use in the technical detail design

• Identify the hierarchy and create or import 2D construction details to co-ordinate with the primary andsecondary building elements in a digital building model

• Convey graphic description and measurement of technical design details

• Transfer graphic description and measurement of secondary building elements

• Coordinate other digital building information models from the design team

• Arrange building data on to digital plotting sheets




Commencement: October and February each year



Programme details:

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