AF273V BIM3, Design, Cost Estimation and Time Planning 7.5 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

• Subject area

  Built Environment
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course web

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

1. Understand the theory behind Building Information Modelling (BIM)
2. Utilize modelling information and databases in BIM applications
3. Understand potential for cost estimation associated with computer models
4. Understand the various scheduling tools associated with computer models
5. Make cost estimates for a construction project
6. Update estimates during the production process
7. Understand how quantity surveying is done using BIM
8. Understand the range of tools available for estimating when managing the production process within BIM

Course main content

The course aims to provide a general orientation in 5D project management, cost estimating and 4D scheduling methods used in BIM.

The overall approach is problem-oriented. The course is focused on a specific architectural project, for which the student will carry out simplified project management and cost estimation. The stages given below will be covered.

• The general definition of BIM
• Methods and applications of BIM in future estimating and building maintenance phases
• Review of time management planning for both traditional and BIM projects
• Review of traditional production scheduling
• Review of traditional cost estimating methods
• BIM 4D – potential for visualizing timing of the production process
• BIM 5D – potential for taking off quantities and cost estimation

Eligibility

120 credits in the built environment, constructional engineering and architecture. Of these, at least 7.5 credits in the built environment, 15 credits in constructional engineering, 5 credits in architecture and 3 credits in CAD, or a Bachelor of Science in constructional engineering and design, or a Master of Science in the built environment, or an equivalent degree, as well as Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6. In addition, courses AF1730 Building Information Modeling 7.5 credits, AF272V BIM2 Design, Installation and Integrated Planning 7.5 credits, HS1006 the Building Process 7.5 credits, and AF1740 Economics and organization 7.5 credits or equivalent.

Prerequisites

A deeper knowledge of an object-based application

Literature

To be announced at course start.

Examination

• PRO1 - Project, 2.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
• PRO2 - Project Work, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Assignments PRO1:
Specific tasks associated with the practical exercises. Detailed information to be given out later on the relevant occasion.

Assignment PRO2:
Coordinated project including an analytical report. Detailed information about PRO2 will be provided later.

TEN1:
A passing grade on the written examination.

Offered by

ABE/Constructional Engineering and Design

Contact

Bengt Wik,

Examiner

Per-Magnus R Roald <proald@kth.se>

Supplementary information

Applicants with relevant knowledge and professional or vocational experience may apply for recognition of prior learning. Examples of relevant backgrounds may include currently employed construction engineers or architects with active experience as project planners for building services, quantity surveyors and/or in the field of construction management. Cited qualifications must be verified by the applicant's employer.

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 13.
Examination information valid from: Spring 11.